1st Edition
Childhood Autism A Clinician's Guide to Early Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment
Grandin, Foreword. Introduction. Making an Accurate and Timely Diagnosis. Autism: The Experience for Children, Parents and Practitioners. Applied Behavioural Analysis: The Gold Standard and Beyond. Sensory Integration, Systematic Desensitization, and Exercise: Promoting Interdisciplinary Intervention in the Mind-body Relationship. Addressing Core Social Deficits. The Psychobiology of Autism: Coping with Dietary Restrictions, Invasive Procedures and Chronic Pain. Autism and Academics: Getting the Appropriate Education and IEP. Newer Treatments, Resiliency, and Hope for the Future.
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Hillman is a licensed clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Berks College of the Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Stephen Snyder is a Senior Lecturer in English at the Berks College of Pennsylvania State University, USA.
James Neubrander is a board certified diplomat in environmental medicine. He is a member of the think tank of the internationally recognized Autism Research Institute, USA.
Finally, a clinician’s guide to autism which has an integrated treatment approach and displays a clear understanding of what parents of a child on the spectrum experiences. This informative book explains all you need to know in regards to treating and educating a child with autism. – Chantal Sicile-Kira, Executive Director, Autism Making a Difference, Inc.
Childhood Autism provides both practical and scientific information on different therapies for young children with autism… it will be extremely useful for therapists and teachers. - Temple Grandin, from the foreword
