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OverviewParents who find out their child might have autism are overwhelmed with doctors, therapists, and information all at once. It can be difficult for these parents to find the answers they need in a sea of resources, especially for a parent who is not familiar with autism terminology and treatments. This little book is the perfect way to get acquainted with autism and early intervention strategies. It answers questions such as: What is autism?What are the signs of autism?Who is involved in my child's evaluation?What should I expect at the time of diagnosis?What are the goals of early intervention?How do I choose which treatments are right for my child?In addition to Dr. Melmed's compassionate yet practical advice, this book offers: easy-to-read chartsa glossary of autism termsand a comprehensive, annotated list of resources. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Raun MelmedPublisher: Future Horizons Imprint: Future Horizons Edition: annotated edition ISBN: 9781322474199ISBN 10: 1322474192 Publication Date: 16 December 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRaun D. Melmed is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and Director of the Melmed Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also co-founder and Medical Director of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, and Adjunct Senior Researcher at the Translational Genomics Institute in Phoenix. Dr. Melmed has established physician-training programs for the early identification of infants and toddlers with autism and other developmental and behavioral concerns. He is currently investigating the genetics and phenotypes of autism, as well as the use of novel therapeutic agents in the treatment of ADHD and autism. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |