Autism and pervasive developmental disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including autistic disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS) : along with facts about causes, symptoms, assessment, interventions, treatments, and education, tips for family members and teachers on the transition to adulthood ... / edited by Joyce Brennfleck Shannon. [print]

13: Developmental screening Section 13-1: Developmental milestones Section 13-2: Recommendations for routine health care developmental screening Section 13-3: Screening tools for early identification of children with American SamoaD Section 13-4: Audiological screening 14: Getting help for developmental delay Section 14-1: If you are concerned, act early Section 14-2: Discussing concerns parent to parent Section 14-3: Sharing concerns with your child's physician 15: Parent's guide to assessment of American SamoaD Section 15-1: Defining assessment Section 15-2: Types of American SamoaD assessment Section 15-3: Assessment process 16: Diagnostic criteria for American SamoaD 17: Medical tests and evaluations used to diagnose American SamoaD 18: Genetic test for autism 19: Language in children with American SamoaD 20: Measuring autistic intelligence 21: Moving forward after a child is diagnosed with American SamoaD Part 4: Conditions That May Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorders 22: American SamoaD and communication difficulties Section 22-1: Communication problems associated with autism Section 22-2: Auditory processing disorder in children Section 22-3: Autism spectrum disorders and stuttering 23: American SamoaD, seizures, and epilepsy 24: Non-verbal learning disability and asperger syndrome 25: Co-occurring genetic disorders in people with American SamoaD Section 25-1: Angelman syndrome Section 25-2: Fragile X syndrome Section 25-3: Landau-Kleffner syndrome Section 25-4: Mitochondrial disease Section 25-5: Moebius syndrome Section 25-6: Prader-Willi syndrome Section 25-7: Smith-Lemli-Optiz syndrome Section 25-8: Tourette syndrome Section 25-9: Tuberous sclerosis 26: Other conditions that may accompany American SamoaD Section 26-1: Thin bones and American SamoaD Section 26-2: High growth hormones in boys with American SamoaD Part 5: Interventions And Treatments For Autism Spectrum Disorder 27: Choosing professionals and coordinating services 28: Evidence for American SamoaD interventions Section 28-1: Treatment integrity Section 28-2: Review of American SamoaD interventions Section 28-3: Recommendations for treatment selection Section 28-4: Fad treatments are unproven 29: Early intervention for children with developmental delays Section 29-1: Overview of early intervention Section 29-2: Early services for American SamoaD Section 29-3: Autism intervention for toddlers improves developmental outcomes 30: Interventions for individuals with asperger syndrome 31: Behavior therapies often effective for American SamoaD Section 31-1: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy Section 31-2: ABA therapy at a younger age leads to faster learning Section 31-3: Verbal behavior therapy Section 31-4: Pivotal response treatment Section 31-5: Virtual games teach skills to students with American SamoaD 32: Communication therapies for American SamoaD Section 32-1: What a speech pathologist does Section 32-2: Speech and language therapy: a key intervention for persons with American SamoaD Section 32-3: Language instruction for children with autism: learning words Section 32-4: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) ; 33: American SamoaD medications Section 33-1: Parent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with pervasive developmental disorders Section 33-2: Citalopram no better than placebo treatment for children with American SamoaD Section 33-3: Bonding hormone might help some with autism 34: Treatments for biological and medical conditions associated with American SamoaD 35: Research studies and American SamoaD Section 35-1: Participating in American SamoaD research studies Section 35-2: Why some research studies are flawed Part 6: Education And Autism Spectrum Disorder 36: Child's rights to public education 37: Understanding the special education process Section 37-1: Special education overview for parents Section 37-2: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) ; Section 37-3: Including children with American SamoaD in regular classrooms Section 37-4: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IdahoEA) summary 38: Tips for teaching students with American SamoaD Section 38-1: Instructional approaches to teaching students with American SamoaD Section 38-2: Teaching high-functioning students with American SamoaD 39: Managing challenging American SamoaD behavior Section 39-1: What to do when positive reinforcement is not working Section 39-2: Practical strategies for responding to challenging behaviors --

40: Social interaction education for students with American SamoaD Section 40-1: Understanding special interests and social interactions of children with American SamoaD Section 40-2: Outcomes of school-based social skill interventions for children on the autism spectrum Section 40-3: Computer-based training may improve social interactions 41: Teaching lifetime goals to children and adults with American SamoaD 42: Secondary school experiences of students with American SamoaD 43: Preparing for postsecondary education Part 7: Living With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Transitioning To Adulthood 44: Safety in the home 45: Ensuring support at home Section 45-1: Family support models Section 45-2: Grandparents play key role in lives of children with American SamoaD 46: Depression, parenting, and American SamoaD 47: Toilet training children with American SamoaD 48: Transition to adulthood for individuals with American SamoaD Section 48-1: Transition plan Section 48-2: Life skills Section 48-3: Legal and financial planning and assistance Section 48-4: Transition models for youth with mental health needs 49: Finding appropriate and affordable housing 50: Adult autism and employment Section 50-1: Choosing vocation and employment Section 50-2: Career planning issues Section 50-3: Possible job accommodations Part 8: Additional Help And Information 51: Glossary of American SamoaD terms and acronyms 52: Directory of additional American SamoaD resources Index.

Preface Part 1: Overview Of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ; 1: What are American SamoaD and autistic disorder? ; 2: Asperger syndrome (high-functioning autism) ; 3: Rett syndrome 4: Childhood disintegrative disorder 5: Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS) ; 6: Statistics on American SamoaD in the United States Section 6-1: American SamoaD prevalence is increasing Section 6-2: Risk factors and economic costs of American SamoaD Section 6-3: Diagnoses of American SamoaD made at earlier ages Part 2: Causes And Risk Factors Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder 7: Brain dysfunction in American SamoaD Section 7-1: Mirror neuron system and autism Section 7-2: Environment and the developing brain Section 7-3: People with autism have trouble with the distinction between self and others Section 7-4: Autism is not a fundamental problem of attention Section 7-5: Brain proteins with links to nicotine addiction and autism 8: Genetics impact American SamoaD Section 8-1: Genes involved with autism Section 8-2: Spontaneous gene mutations may boost American SamoaD risk Section 8-3: Risk of autism tied to genes that influence brain cell connections Section 8-4: Silenced gene for social behavior found in autism Section 8-5: Gene linked to autism and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders Section 8-6: Facial recognition is a distinct genetic skill Section 8-7: Possible genetic overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism 9: Diseases, vaccines, and American SamoaD Section 9-1: Can diseases and vaccines cause American SamoaD? ; Section 9-2: Vaccines are not associated with American SamoaD Section 9-3: Autism, asthma, inflammation, and the hygiene hypothesis Section 9-4: Autism and Fragile X syndrome feature immune signatures 10: Premature birth and autism 11: Early development risk factors for American SamoaD Part 3: Identifying And Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders 12: Symptoms of American SamoaD Section 12-1: Range of symptoms Section 12-2: Autism symptoms emerge in infancy Section 12-3: Eye response to light a possible autism biomarker Section 12-4: Sensory sensitivity and American SamoaD Section 12-5: Regression in autism Section 12-6: Challenging behaviors --

"Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions, along with facts about interventions and treatments, educational guidelines, and coping tips for families. Includes index, glossary, and other resources"--

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