Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Preface xi
Chapter 1 What Is Autism? 1
Chapter 2 What Causes Autism? 25
Chapter 3 Getting a Diagnosis 45
Chapter 4 Getting Services 87
Chapter 5 An Overview of Educational Programs 119
Chapter 6 Educational Interventions 149
Chapter 7 Working with Young Children 193
Chapter 8 Working with School-Aged Children 233
Chapter 9 Adolescence, Adulthood, and the Future 277
Chapter 10 Managing Medical Issues and Problems 325
Chapter 11 Ensuring Safety 369
Chapter 12 Dealing with Seizures 387
Chapter 13 Dealing with Regression 407
Chapter 14 Dealing with Behavior Problems 423
Chapter 15 Considering Medications for Behavior Problems 453
Chapter 16 Managing Sensory Issues 483
Chapter 17 Managing Sleep and Sleep Problems 501
Chapter 18 Considering Complementary and Alternative Treatments 519
Chapter 19 Managing Sibling and Family Issues 551
Resources Lists Books and Websites 575
Appendix Criteria for Autism 579
Glossary 585