Medical and Educational Needs for Autism

Medical and Educational Needs for Autism aims to provide understanding and assistance to clinicians interacting with ASD patients and their caregivers. This book is divided into two clear sections, first the medical coverage and second, an educational section. The first section includes chapters on sleep disorders, feeding/nutrition concerns, and medication. The second section focuses on the education component which includes IEP processes and activities for daily living. Includes case study examples in each chapterFeatures a bulleted list to summarize main points in each chapterDiscusses toileting and GI concerns for patients with ASDOutlines communication strategies and how to develop language skills for patients with ASD INDICE: 1. What to expect at medical visits and how to prepare 2. Neurological considerations 3. Sleep disorders 4. Feeding/nutrition concerns 5. Toileting and GI concerns 6. Mental health concerns and dual diagnosis 7. Medication 8. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) 9. Collaboration strategies for key stakeholders (parent, educators, medical, other) 10. The IEP process and development 11. Communication strategies and how to develop language skills 12. Behavioural considerations 13. Activities of daily living (ADLs) 14 Incorporating evidence-based practices across environments 15. Conclusion

• ISBN: 978-0-443-15682-3
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 275
• Fecha Publicación: 25/09/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés