{"product_id":"essential-clinical-guide-to-understanding-and-treating-autism-isbn-9781118586624","title":"Essential Clinical Guide to Understanding and Treating Autism","description":"Coauthored by the premier expert on autism in the United States and an experienced academic and practicing pediatrician, this volume provides concise and practical information based on the most up-to-date research and clinical experience for primary care givers around the world. Showing clinicians how to most effectively use evidence-based techniques, this invaluable guide offers primary-care providers access to expert, current research and practice guidelines allowing them to confidently support children who present with symptoms of autism. \u003cp\u003ePREFACE vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1 What Is Autism: Diagnostic Concepts, Causes, and Current Research 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2 Screening and Diagnostic Assessment 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3 Approaches to Providing Medical Care 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4 Frequent Medical Conditions and Problems 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5 Overview of Educational Programs and Interventions 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6 Securing Services 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7 Autism in Infants and Preschool Children 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8 School-Age Children 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9 Adolescents and Adults 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10 Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems: Issues and Interventions 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11 Considering Medications for Behavior and Mental Health Problems 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12 Considering Complementary and Alternative Treatments 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13 Supporting Families 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX 1 Diagnostic Descriptions and Criteria for Autism and Related Pervasive\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopmental Disorders 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX 2 Understanding School and Specialist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGLOSSARY 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 339\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRED R. VOLKMAR, M.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the Yale University School of Medicine and the former Director of the Center. He is the primary author of the American Psychiatric Associations DSM-IV section on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Dr. Volkmar has directed Autism research at Yale and the coauthor of a number of books, including \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 4th edition\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley, 2013). The mentor of several hundred students, he has a strong interest in bringing research knowledge to primary care providers and to parents and teachers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLISA A. WIESNER, M.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is a pediatrician in private practice in Orange, Connecticut. She is a graduate of Harvard College and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric training at Yale New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Yale. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of pediatrics at Yale and the co-author with Dr. Volkmar of \u003ci\u003eA\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher needs to Know\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley, 2009).    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers Primary-Care Providers Access to Expert, Current Research and Practice Guidelines Allowing Them to Confidently Support Children Who Present with Symptoms of Autism\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoauthored by the premier expert on autism in the United States and an experienced academic and practicing pediatrician, this volume provides concise and practical information based on the most up-to-date research and clinical experience for primary caregivers around the world.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn an environment full of contesting theories and advice, this book provides the gold standard of current research and practice for primary care providers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows clinicians how to most effectively use evidence-based techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to video lectures by Dr. Volkmar provided\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopic covered include:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eScreening and Diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssociated Medical Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding Medical Care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with Families and Schools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBehavioral Issues and Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChanges with Age\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e This book is available as a \u003cb\u003eWiley E-Text\u003c\/b\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wiley E-Text is a complete digital version of the text that makes time spent studying more efficient.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCourse materials can be accessed on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device—so that learning can take place anytime, anywhere.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA more affordable alternative to traditional print, the Wiley E-Text creates a flexible user experience:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess on-the-go\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlight and take notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSearch across content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave money!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWiley E-Text\u003c\/b\u003e can be purchased in the following ways: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck with your bookstore for available e-textbook options \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirectly from: \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/x\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989155234021,"sku":"NP9781118586624","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118586624.jpg?v=1761783019","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/essential-clinical-guide-to-understanding-and-treating-autism-isbn-9781118586624","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}