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UNINA9910782227603321 |
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Autore |
Chez Michael G |
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Titolo |
Autism and its medical management [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for parents and professionals / / Michael G. Chez |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-78213-0 |
9786611782139 |
1-84642-794-0 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (224 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Autism in children |
Autism in children - Treatment |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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FRONT COVER; Autism and its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals; Contents; Preface; Introduction and Reader Guide; Part I: Autism Overview; 1. What Is Normal Development? Does My Child Have Autism?; 2. Understanding the Diagnosis of Autism; Part II: Definitions, Diagnosis, and Other Clinical Aspects; 3. Defining the Clinical Aspects of Autistic Spectrum Disorders; 4. What Type of Autistic Spectrum Disorder Does My Child Have?; 5. Current Recommendations for Medical Evaluation; 6. The Role of Medical Laboratory Diagnosis Testing; 7. Neuroanatomy and Neuroimaging |
8. Electroencephalography: The Relationship of Epilepsy or Epileptic Activity9. Genetics; Part III: Theories on Autistic Spectrum Disorders; 10. Why Are Autistic Spectrum Disorders Increasing?; 11. Vaccinations, Mercury, and Autism; 12. Immunology and Autoimmunity: Is There a Causative Relationship with Autistic Spectrum Disorders?; 13. Theories on a Prenatal Cause; 14. Common Alternative Medicine Theories; Part IV:Treating |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Autism and its Medical Management explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. The book begins with an overview of Autism |
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