100 questions & answers about autism : expert advice from a physician/parent caregiver by Quinn, Campion instant download

100 questions & answers about autism : expert advice from a physician/parent caregiver by Quinn, Campion instant download

1 online resource (vi, 267 pages), Includes bibliographical references and index, The basics: questions 1-12 provide background information for understanding autism -- Diagnosing autism: questions 13-21 describe the symptoms of autism and discuss how autism is diagnosed -- Autism crisis: questions 22-27 address the controversy over the reported rising incidence rate of autism as well as the roles of vaccines and mercury -- Autism therapies and treatments: questions 28-35 describe the types of treatments available for autism and address the challenges of evaluating treatment options -- Medication and the treatment of autism: questions 36-43 cover common symptoms, side effects, and complications of autism and its treatment -- Alternative treatment for autism: questions 44-50 discuss complementary and alternative treatments for autism -- State and federal entitlement programs: questions 51-59 address entitlement programs for disabled children -- Caring for your child after you're gone: questions 60-69 discuss wills, trusts, and guardianship -- Education of autistic children: questions 70-79 discuss educational resources available for autistic children -- Living with autism: questions 80-94 address the challenges of daily life with an autistic child -- Stress: questions 95-99 discuss coping with the stress of autism, Print version record