| A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments Contributor(s): Myerow Bloom, Jill Myerow (Contribution by), Dimler, Malorie L. (Contribution by), Sandberg, Elisabeth Hollister (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849059047 ISBN-13: 9781849059046 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Psychology | Reference |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2012024418 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.60 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The number of intervention options available for children with autism can be overwhelming for parents. This book provides brief, user-friendly descriptions of the most commonly publicized treatments for autism, summarizing the available information in an objective and accessible way. Each short chapter covers a single treatment from Applied Behavior Analysis to Gluten-Free Casein-Free diets, as well as lesser known therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Each includes a definition and description; a summary of the prevailing information gleaned from popular press; an explanation of what the science says; and an idea of potential costs to parents and schools. This straight-talking and practical guide will allow parents of newly-diagnosed children, as well as any professionals working alongside them, to sift through the avalanche of advice and make their own informed choices about treatment. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sandberg, Elisabeth Hollister: - Elisabeth Hollister Sandberg, PhD, is a Cognitive Developmental Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee.Spritz, Becky L.: - Becky L. Spritz, PhD, is a Child Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Roger Williams University, Rhode Island. They are the authors of A Clinician's Guide to Normal Cognitive Development in Childhood. |