Volkmar, Fred R., <br/><br/>
Essential clinical guide to understanding and treating autism / 
Fred R. Volkmar, Lisa A. Wiesner. 
 - First edition. 
 - 1 online resource 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>What is autism : history, causes, and current research -- Screening and diagnostic assessment -- Approaches to providing medical care -- Frequent medical conditions and problems -- Working with attorneys and other referral sources -- Securing services -- Infants and preschool children -- School-aged children -- Adolescents and adults -- Behavioral and psychiatric problems : issues and interventions -- Considering medications for behavioral and mental health problems -- Considering complementary and alternative treatments -- Supporting families. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781119426981 1119426987 
<br/><br/><label>Publisher. No.: </label>EB00710978  Recorded Books 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2017-015963 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Autism--Treatment.<br/>Autism spectrum disorders--Treatment.<br/>HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--General.<br/>MEDICAL--Clinical Medicine.<br/>MEDICAL--Diseases.<br/>MEDICAL--Evidence-Based Medicine.<br/>MEDICAL--Internal Medicine.<br/>Autism spectrum disorders--Treatment.<br/>Autism--Treatment.<br/>Autistic Disorder--therapy.<br/>Autism Spectrum Disorder--therapy.<br/>Autism Spectrum Disorder--psychology.<br/>Autistic disorder--Psychology.<br/>Adolescent.<br/>Adult.<br/>Child.<br/>Humans.<br/>Infant.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC553.A88 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.85/882 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>2017 H-612 WS 350.8.P4