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.
1. Chapter 1 : Introduction and overview - p. Page ix 2. Chapter 2 : What to expect at medical visits and how to prepare - p. Page 6 3. Chapter 3 : Neurological considerations - p. Page 16 4. Chapter 4 : Sleep concerns - p. Page 30 5. Chapter 5 : Feeding/nutrition concerns - p. Page 51 6. Chapter 6 : Toileting and GI concerns - p. Page 63 7. Chapter 7 : Mental health concerns and dual diagnosis - p. Page 71 8. Chapter 8 : Medication - p. Page 106 9. Chapter 9 : Complementary and alternative treatments - p. Page 122 10. Chapter 10 : Collaboration strategies for key stakeholders (parent, educators, medical providers) - p. Page 140 11. Chapter 11 : IFSPs, IEPs, and Section 504 Plans - p. Page 157 12. Chapter 12 : Communication strategies and how to develop language skills - p. Page 173 13. Chapter 13 : Behavioral and teaching considerations - p. Page 194 14. Chapter 14 : Evidence-based practices for addressing social skills - p. Page 234 15. Chapter 15 : Conclusion - p. Page 253 16. Index - p. Page 257
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.
1. Chapter 1 : Introduction and overview - p. Page ix 2. Chapter 2 : What to expect at medical visits and how to prepare - p. Page 6 3. Chapter 3 : Neurological considerations - p. Page 16 4. Chapter 4 : Sleep concerns - p. Page 30 5. Chapter 5 : Feeding/nutrition concerns - p. Page 51 6. Chapter 6 : Toileting and GI concerns - p. Page 63 7. Chapter 7 : Mental health concerns and dual diagnosis - p. Page 71 8. Chapter 8 : Medication - p. Page 106 9. Chapter 9 : Complementary and alternative treatments - p. Page 122 10. Chapter 10 : Collaboration strategies for key stakeholders (parent, educators, medical providers) - p. Page 140 11. Chapter 11 : IFSPs, IEPs, and Section 504 Plans - p. Page 157 12. Chapter 12 : Communication strategies and how to develop language skills - p. Page 173 13. Chapter 13 : Behavioral and teaching considerations - p. Page 194 14. Chapter 14 : Evidence-based practices for addressing social skills - p. Page 234 15. Chapter 15 : Conclusion - p. Page 253 16. Index - p. Page 257
