Volkmar, Fred R.

Healthcare for children on the autism spectrum : a guide to medical, nutritional, and behavioral issues / Fred R. Volkmar and Lisa A. Wiesner ; Sandra L. Harris, series editor. - 1st ed. - Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2004. - xiii, 376 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Topics in autism .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]-362) and index.

Autism and related conditions: an overview -- Getting a diagnosis -- Raising a healthy child with an autism spectrum disorder -- Coping with common medical problems -- Handling visits to the emergency room or hospital -- Growth and nutritional issues -- Safety and your child -- Sleep and sleep problems -- Seizure disorders -- Dental care -- Sensory issues in autism and related disorders -- Common challenging behaviors -- Medications for challenging behaviors -- Adolescence and sexuality -- Dealing with developmental deterioration -- Complementary and alternative treatments.

ISBN: 0933149972

LCCN: 2003022953

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Autistic children
Autistic children
Autistic children
Developmentally disabled children
Developmentally disabled children
Developmentally disabled children
Child rearing.

LC Class. No.: RJ506.M4 / V656 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 649/.154