Diagnosing and Caring for the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Table of Contents

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   Book Overview
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   Chapter 1 Introduction to the Book and the Concept of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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   Chapter 2 Obstacles to Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder and Myths About Autism
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   Chapter 3 Autism Screening and Early Identification: If You See Something, Say Something
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   Chapter 4 Steps to Diagnosis and the First Minute
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   Chapter 5 Elicit a Developmental History
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   Chapter 6 Overview of the Diagnostic System: Using Diagnostic Criteria
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   Chapter 7 The Developmental Physical Exam
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   Chapter 8 Assessing Current Developmental Levels and Making a Diagnostic Decision
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    Chapter 9 Discussing Your Findings with Parents: Saying the “A” Word
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    Chapter 10 Connect the Family with Community Resources
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    Chapter 11 Documentation: What You Say Matters
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    Chapter 12 Evidence-Based Treatments
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    Chapter 13 Alternative Interventions and the Placebo Effect
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    Chapter 14 Respect for the Sensory and Anxiety Issues of Children with ASD
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    Chapter 15 Teaching Effective and Positive Parenting Skills
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    Chapter 16 Challenging Behaviors in ASD
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    Chapter 17 Primary Care Issues by Age
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    Chapter 18 Looking Forward
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    Chapter 19 The Diagnostic Borderlands of the Autism Spectrum
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    Chapter 20 Females with ASD
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    Chapter 21 Gender Identity in ASD
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    Chapter 22 Cultural Perspectives in ASD
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    Chapter 23 Prevention of ASD
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    Chapter 24 Conclusions