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BL
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| Record Number
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693614
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b515803
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| Main Entry
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Chez, Michael G
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| Title & Author
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Autism and its medical management : : a guide for parents and professionals /\ Michael G. Chez
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| Publication Statement
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London ;Philadelphia :: Jessica Kingsley Publishers,, 2008
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222 p. :: ill. ;; 26 cm
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| ISBN
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1843108348 (pb : alk. paper)
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: 9781843108344 (pb : alk. paper)
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index
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| Contents
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What is normal development? Does my child have autism? -- Understanding the diagnosis of autism -- Defining the clinical aspects of autism spectrum disorders -- What type of autistic spectrum disorder does my child have? -- Current recommendations for medical evaluation -- The role of medical laboratory diagnostic testing -- Neuroanatomy and neuroimaging -- Electroencephalography : the relationship of epilepsy or epileptic activity -- Genetics -- Why are autism spectrum disorders increasing? -- Vaccinations, mercury, and autism -- Immunology and autoimmunity : is there a causative relationship with autistic spectrum disorders? -- Theories on a prenatal cause -- Common alternative medicine theories -- Overview of treatment -- Choosing a physician -- Non-medically sanctioned alternative approaches -- Overview of medicines : no cure, but symptomatic treatments can help -- Medicines prescribed for behavioral problems -- Treating EEG abnormalities and epilepsy -- Immunological medical therapy -- Gastrointestinal issues -- Medications for core symptoms of language and behavior -- A rational approach to medical treatment : case studies
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| Subject
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Autism in children
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Autism in children-- Treatment
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Autistic Disorder-- diagnosis
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Autistic Disorder-- drug therapy
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Autistic Disorder-- therapy
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| Dewey Classification
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618.92/85882
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| LC Classification
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RJ506.A9C443 2008
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WM 203.5C531a 2008
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