Navigating the Medical Maze with a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Practical Guide for Parents

By: Iona Monterio and Susan Connors and Lisa Ford and Evan Spivack and Susan Brill and Gary Mcabee and Barbie Zimmerman-Bier and Thomas Ballesteros and Tishi Shah and Jennifer Bain and Beth Pletcher and Sue Ming and Devorah Segal and Caroline Hayes-Rosen and Jeffrey Kornitzer and Harumi Jyonouchi and Julie O'Brien and Mark D. Robinson

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Synopsis: This comprehensive guide enables parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to play an active and effective role in their child's medical care from diagnosis to early adulthood. With a focus on working with health care providers to ensure the best treatment for your child's unique needs, it includes: - a description of the developmental and medical conditions faced by children with ASDs in lay terms - an explanation of common diagnostic tests - a presentation of conventional and alternative therapies and how they work - tips for managing day-to-day medical or behavioral problems - advice for parents considering enrolling their child in a research project - and all the latest medical information. This authoritative and accessible book provides parents of children with an ASD with the foundation of knowledge they need to become an active partner in the medical care of their child and the map that will allow them to navigate the complex medical world.