Caring for Autism

Caring for Autism

Practical Advice from a Parent and Physician

Ellis, Michael

Oxford University Press Inc

03/2018

240

Mole

Inglês

9780190259358

15 a 20 dias

250

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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Contributor List

Chapter 1: A Father's Perspective on Autism
My Child's Diagnosis
Why Did This Happen to My Child
Lessons Learned
Chapter 2: A Mother's Perspective on Autism
By Lori Layton Ellis, BS, MPH
Chapter 3: Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
History of Autism
The Symptoms of ASD
Diagnoses That Mimic ASD
Common Comorbid Disorders
Screening and Diagnostic Instruments
Medical Work-Up of Your Child
Other Referrals Needed
Chapter 4: What Causes Autism?
Possible Causes of Autism
Brain Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Genetic Causes
Environmental Causes
OBGYN Recommendations
Chapter 5: Autism's Effect on the Whole Family
Impact of ASD on the Family
Parenting Efficacy (Am I A Good Parent?)
Parenting Stress
The Effect of ASD on Parents' Health
Hardships of Parenting a Child with ASD
How Environment Affects the Child with ASD
ASD's Impact on Siblings
The Cost of ASD
Quality of Life and Well-Being
What Should I Do?
Coping and Acceptance
Social Support
Interventions/ Therapies
Chapter 6: Psychopharmacology- Should I use Medications for My Child?
What Symptoms Can Be Treated with Medications?
Stimulants
Nonstimulants
Other Medications That May Be Used Off-Label for ADHD
Atypical (Second-Generation) Antipsychotic Medications
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Antiepileptic (Anticonvulsant) Drugs
Glutamatergic and Gamma-Aminobutyric Acidergic Agents
Cholinergic Agents
Oxytocin
Other Agents
Sleep
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Chapter 7: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies (CAM) for ASD
Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Vitamin B6
Artificial Food Colors
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Chemical Chelation
Melatonin
Cannabis (THC) Oil
Tips on the Use of CAM
Chapter 8: Non-Medication Therapies for ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
Developmental Relationship-Based Approaches
Comprehensive Treatment Models for Early Intervention for Preschool Children
Parent Training
Social Skills Groups
TEACCH Program
Speech Therapy
General Recommendations
Chapter 9: The Educational System and ASD
Disciplinary Action
11 Important Points for IEPs
Predictors of Your Child's Educational Success
Chapter 10: Long-Term Planning and Legal Issues
Health Insurance
Medicaid Waiver Programs
Guardianship
Special Needs Trust
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance/ Disabled
Adult Child Benefits (SSDI)
Chapter 11: Stages of Grief, Spirituality, and Religion
Meaning-Making Theory of Grief
Religion in the Individual with ASD
Chapter 12: Navigating the Journey

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