Health Reference Series: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook

Editor/Author Williams, Angela
Publication Year: 2018
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

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ISBN: 978-1-78785-191-7
Category: Psychology
Image Count: 4
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Studies indicate that the prevalence of these neurodevelopmental disabilities, which cause significant problems with social interaction and communication, is increasing.

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Preface
Part I: Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 1—What Are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autistic Disorder?
Chapter 2—Asperger Syndrome (High-Functioning Autism)
Chapter 3—Rett Syndrome
Chapter 4—Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 5—Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States
Part II: Causes and Risk Factors Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 6—Causes and Risk Factors for Autism
Chapter 7—Early Brain Development and ASD
Chapter 8—Genetics Impact Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 8.1—Is Autism Inherited?
Section 8.2—Genes Involved with Autism
Section 8.3—Common Gene Variants Account for Most Genetic Risk for Autism
Section 8.4—Oxytocin Affects Facial Recognition
Section 8.5—Gene Disruptions Associated with Autism Risk
Section 8.6—Autism Shares Genetic Roots with Other Mental Disorders
Section 8.7—Where Toddlers Look Is Affected by Genes and Altered in Autism
Chapter 9—Diseases, Vaccines, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 9.1—Can Diseases and Vaccines Cause ASD?
Section 9.2—The Facts on Thimerosal, Mercury, and Vaccine Safety
Section 9.3—No Link between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Chapter 10—Autism and the Environment
Chapter 11—Premature Birth and Autism
Chapter 12—Early Development Risk Factors for ASD
Chapter 13—Assisted Reproductive Technology and Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Part III: Identifying and Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 14—Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 14.1—Range of Symptoms
Section 14.2—Autism Symptoms Emerge in Infancy
Section 14.3—Eye Response during Infancy for Autism
Chapter 15—Developmental Screening
Section 15.1—Developmental Milestones
Section 15.2—Recommendations for Routine Healthcare Developmental Screening
Section 15.3—Screening Tools for Early Identification of Children with ASD
Section 15.4—Audiological Screening
Section 15.5—Observing Child's Development through Play
Section 15.6—Early Brain Changes May Help Predict Autism among High-Risk Infants
Section 15.7—Neuroimaging Technique May Help Predict Autism among High-Risk Infants
Section 15.8—Progress toward Earlier Diagnosis
Chapter 16—Getting Help for Developmental Delay
Section 16.1—If You Are Concerned, Act Early
Section 16.2—Sharing Concerns with Your Child's Physician
Chapter 17—ASD Assessment
Chapter 18—Diagnostic Criteria for ASD
Chapter 19—Medical Tests and Evaluations Used to Diagnose ASD
Chapter 20—Genetic Test for Autism
Chapter 21—Speech and Language Developmental Milestones
Chapter 22—Measuring Autistic Intelligence
Part IV: Conditions That May Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 23—Autism Spectrum Disorder and Communication Difficulties
Section 23.1—Communication Problems Associated with Autism
Section 23.2—Auditory Processing Disorder in Children
Section 23.3—Autism Spectrum Disorders and Stuttering
Chapter 24—ASD, Seizures, and Epilepsy
Chapter 25—Nonverbal Learning Disability and Asperger Syndrome
Chapter 26—Co-Occurring Genetic Disorders in People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Section 26.1—Angelman Syndrome
Section 26.2—Fragile X Syndrome
Section 26.3—Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Section 26.4—Mitochondrial Disease
Section 26.5—Moebius Syndrome
Section 26.6—Prader-Willi Syndrome
Section 26.7—Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Section 26.8—Tourette Syndrome
Section 26.9—Tuberous Sclerosis
Chapter 27—Autism Affects Functioning of Entire Brain
Chapter 28—Other Conditions That May Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorders
Section 28.1—Thin Bones and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 28.2—High Growth Hormones in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 28.3—Unhealthy Weight in the U.S. Adolescents with Autism
Section 28.4—Childhood Vision Impairment, Hearing Loss, and Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder
Part V: Interventions and Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 29—What Are Autism Spectrum Disorder Interventions?
Chapter 30—Evidence for ASD Interventions
Chapter 31—Early Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays
Section 31.1—Overview of Early Intervention
Section 31.2—Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder Made at Earlier Ages
Section 31.3—Early Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 31.4—Autism Intervention for Toddlers Improves Developmental Outcomes
Section 31.5—Challenging Behaviors
Chapter 32—Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 33—Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 34—Communication Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 34.1—Language Instruction for Children with Autism: Learning Words
Section 34.2—Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Section 34.3—Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders
Chapter 35—Therapists for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 35.1—Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 35.2—Occupational Therapists
Chapter 36—Autism Spectrum Disorders Medications
Section 36.1—Parent Training Complements Medication for Treating Behavioral Problems in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Section 36.2—Citalopram No Better than Placebo Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 37—Web Technology for Behavioral Deficit of Autism
Chapter 38—Research Studies and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 38.1—Participating in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Studies
Section 38.2—Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy Metals
Section 38.3—Children's Visual Engagement Is Heritable and Altered in Autism
Section 38.4—Delayed Walking May Signal Spontaneous Gene Anomalies in Autism
Chapter 39—False or Misleading Claims for Treating Autism
Part VI: Education and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 40—Understanding the Special Education Process
Section 40.1—Autism Awareness and Acceptance in Early Childhood Education
Section 40.2—504 Education Plans
Section 40.3—Individualized Education Plan
Section 40.4—Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Summary
Section 40.5—Free Appropriate Public Education under Section 504
Section 40.6—Protection of Student Education under Section 504
Section 40.7—Including Children with ASD in Regular Classrooms
Chapter 41—Classroom Management for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 42—Social Interaction Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 43—Secondary School Experiences of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 44—Preparing for Postsecondary Education
Part VII: Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Transitioning to Adulthood
Chapter 45—Managing Challenging Autism Spectrum Disorders Behaviors
Chapter 46—Safety and Children with Disabilities
Chapter 47—Home Modifications for People with Autism
Chapter 48—Grandparents Play Key Role in Lives of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 49—Pets for Easing Social Anxiety in Kids with Autism
Chapter 50—Feeding Problems and Toilet Training for Children with ASD
Chapter 51—Practical Oral Care for People with ASD
Chapter 52—Transition to Adulthood for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Section 52.1—Transition Plan
Section 52.2—Federal Agency Activities Related to Transition for Autism
Section 52.3—Legal and Financial Planning Related to Transition for Autism
Chapter 53—Finding Appropriate and Affordable Housing
Chapter 54—Adult Autism and Employment
Section 54.1—Employment Training for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 54.2—Disability Employment
Section 54.3—Self-Employment for People with Disabilities
Chapter 55—The Affordable Care Act and Autism and Related Conditions
Part VIII: Additional Help and Information
Chapter 56—Acronyms and Glossary of Autism Spectrum Disorder Terms
Chapter 57—Directory of Additional ASD Resources