Autism and Its Medical Management : A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Chez, Michael G.Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-06-01
Publisher(s): JESSICA KINGSLEY
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Summary
Autism and its Medical Management explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address these aspects.
Author Biography
Michael G. Chez MD is a board certified pediatric neurologist and epileptologist who is now Director of Pediatric Neurology at Sutter Neuroscience Institute and Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, California and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Chez has spent over 16 years practicing pediatric neurology with a special interest in clinical aspects of autism
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. 11 |
| Introduction and Reader Guide | p. 15 |
| Autism Overview | |
| What Is Normal Development? Does My Child Have Autism? | p. 19 |
| Understanding the Diagnosis of Autism | p. 23 |
| Definitions, Diagnosis, and Other Clinical Aspects | |
| Defining the Clinical Aspects of Autistic Spectrum Disorders | p. 31 |
| What Type of Autistic Spectrum Disorder Does My Child Have? | p. 35 |
| Current Recommendations for Medical Evaluation | p. 45 |
| The Role of Medical Laboratory Diagnosis Testing | p. 49 |
| Neuroanatomy and Neuroimaging | p. 59 |
| Electroencephalography: The Relationship of Epilepsy or Epileptic Activity | p. 69 |
| Genetics | p. 77 |
| Theories on Autistic Spectrum Disorders | |
| Why Are Autistic Spectrum Disorders Increasing? | p. 85 |
| Vaccinations, Mercury, and Autism | p. 91 |
| Immunology and Autoimmunity: Is There a Causative Relationship with Autistic Spectrum Disorders? | p. 97 |
| Theories on a Prenatal Cause | p. 105 |
| Common Alternative Medicine Theories | p. 109 |
| Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders | |
| Overview of Treatment | p. 115 |
| Choosing a Physician | p. 119 |
| Non-Medically Sanctioned Alternative Approaches | p. 123 |
| Overview of Medicines: No Cure, but Symptomatic Treatments Can Help | p. 129 |
| Neurologically Managing Clinical Aspects with Medication | |
| Medicines Prescribed for Behavioral Problems | p. 137 |
| Treating EEG Abnormalities and Epilepsy | p. 151 |
| Immunological Medical Therapy | p. 161 |
| Gastrointestinal Issues | p. 165 |
| Medications for Core Symptoms of Language and Behavior | p. 169 |
| A Rational Approach to Medical Treatment: Case Studies | p. 173 |
| Bibliography | p. 181 |
| Glossary | p. 203 |
| Resources | p. 211 |
| Index | p. 217 |
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