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What science tells us about autism spectrum disorder : making the right choices for your child

Bernier, Raphael (Raphael A.) (author.). Dawson, Geraldine, (author.). Nigg, Joel T., (author.).

Item details

ISBN: 1462541372
ISBN: 9781462541379
ISBN: 9781462536078
Physical Description: print
vi, 328 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York : The Guilford Press, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 300-320) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

A new understanding of autism spectrum disorder -- What are the essential features that define the autism spectrum? -- What causes autism? -- How does the brain develop differently in autism? -- What are the best practices for helping a child with autism? -- Exercise, sleep, and ASD -- Gastrointestinal and feeding problems, food, and diet in ASD -- Technology and ASD: latest findings on the peril and the promise -- Adolescence and autism -- Adulthood and autism -- Tying it all together -- Resources -- References.