TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chez,Michael G.
TI  - Autism and its medical management: a guide for parents and professionals 
SN  - 9781843108344 (pb : alk. paper)
AV  - RJ506.A9 C443 2008
PY  - 2008///
CY  - London, Philadelphia
PB  - Jessica Kingsley Publishers
KW  - Autism in children
KW  - Treatment
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index; 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
ER  -