Medical aspects of autism and Asperger syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals
Ghaziuddin, Mohammad2018
Books
Find it!
People with autism are at a higher risk of having additional medical conditions, so increased care should be taken to ensure any other needs are detected early and effectively managed. This book is the perfect aid for doing so, providing detailed information on the range of possible further conditions, including epilepsy, eating disorders or genetic conditions. Written for both parents and practitioners, including students, it shows how these medical conditions can be identified, and explains the range of possible treatments that are available that may improve the quality of life of the affected person.
Main title:
Medical aspects of autism and Asperger syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals / Mohammad Ghaziuddin.
Author:
Imprint:
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.
Collation:
195 pages ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: 1.An Overview of Autism -- 2.Medical Conditions in Autism -- 3.Epilepsy in Autism -- 4.Neurocutaneous Syndromes -- 5.Genetic Syndromes in Autism -- 6.Infections and Autism -- 7.Movement Disorders and Catatonia -- 8.Eating Disorders and Related Conditions -- 9.Inborn Errors of Metabolism -- 10.Toxins, Drugs, and Autism -- 11.Sensory Disorders in Autism.
ISBN:
9781843108184
Dewey class:
616.85882
Language:
English
BRN:
340323
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing | 616.85882 GHA | Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 |