A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments

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.

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• Authors: Malorie L Dimler, Elisabeth Hollister Sandberg, Elisabeth L, Jill Myerow Myerow Bloom, San, Elisabeth Hollister Sandber, Elisabeth Hollister Sandberg, Elisabeth Hollister Spritz Sandberg, Becky L Spritz, Becky L. Spritz
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2012
• EAN: 9781849059046
• ISBN: 978-1-84905-904-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 215 mm x 8 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Esoterics; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology