Understanding and treating self-injurious behavior in autism : a multi-disciplinary perspective / / edited by Stephen M. Edelson and Jane Botsford Johnson ; foreword by Temple Grandin

• Pubblicazione: London, England ; ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, , 2016; ©2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (306 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.92/85882
• Soggetto topico: Autistic children - Treatment; Self-mutilation - Treatment
• Persona (resp. second.): EdelsonStephen M.; JohnsonJane <1966->; GrandinTemple
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective, edited by Stephen M. Edelson and Jane Botsford Johnson; Acknowledgments; Foreword by Temple Grandin; Introduction - Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., Autism Research Institute, San Diego, California; 1. Targeted Medical Therapies and Self-Injury - Mary Coleman, M.D., Foundation for Autism Research, Sarasota, Florida; 2. Self-Injurious and Aggressive Behaviors in Autism: Looking Below the Surface - Margaret L. Bauman, M.D., Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts ; 6. Self-Injurious Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Impact of Allergic Diseases - Harumi Jyonouchi, M.D., Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey7. Medical and Nutritional Approaches to Treating Self-Injurious Behavior and Aggression in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Fifteen Case Studies - John Green III, M.D., Evergreen Center, Portland, Oregon, and Nancy O'Hara, M.D., Center for Integrative Health, Wilton, Connecticut ; 8. Dietary and Nutrition Intervention to Address Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism: Thoughts from 5 Years of Clinical Care - Kelly M. Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development, Austin, Texas9. Sensory Processing Disorder and Self-Injurious Behaviors - Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D., OTR/L, and Karen Misher, MFA, Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, Greenwood Village, Colorado ; 10. Assessment and Intervention for Self-Injurious Behavior Using Positive Behavior Support - Lauren J. Moskowitz, Ph.D., St. John's University, New York, Caitlin E. Walsh, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado, and V. Mark Durand, Ph.D., University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida11. Using Functional Communication Training to Treat Self-Injurious Behavior - V. Mark Durand, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, St. Petersburg, and Lauren J. Moskowitz, Ph.D., St. John's University, New York, New York ; 12. Assessment and Intervention for Self-Injurious Behavior Related to Anxiety - Lauren J. Moskowitz, Ph.D., and Alexis B. Ritter, M.S., St. John's University, New York
• Sommario/riassunto: A complete guide for parents and practitioners on understanding and treating self-injury in autism (ASD). With contributions by top experts, the book explains various forms of self-injury, discusses the treatment options available, including medical, psychiatric and nutritional treatments, and considers the effectiveness of integrated approaches.
• Titolo autorizzato: Understanding and treating self-injurious behavior in autism
• ISBN: 1-78450-189-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910798222003321
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