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OverviewThe parents of children with autism know that research is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources to do this, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism research and treatment. Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than eighty experts on a variety of therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Each contributor provides readers with an easy-to-understand description of the topic, including its scientific rationale, development, risks, and benefits. Siri and Lyons include the therapies of the future, focusing on current clinical trials, ongoing research, and the researchers who are striving to better understand autism and find new treatments. Revised and updated to reflect the new developments in the last year, the 20112012 edition explains possible causes of autism, including food allergies and gastrointestinal diseases in children. An extensive variety of therapies is discussed, from dietary interventions that reduce sugars and remove gluten to animal assisted therapies that place a dog or cat in the care of the autistic individual to help enhance social and developmental skills. Filled with numerous case studies and more than seventy distinct subjects, Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism is a detailed and informative guide for anyone affected by autism. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ken Siri , Tony Lyons , Rita Shreffler , Teri ArrangaPublisher: Skyhorse Publishing Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 15.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.606kg ISBN: 9781616082529ISBN 10: 1616082526 Pages: 528 Publication Date: 21 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsParents and teachers seeking innovative ways to assist children with autism will find this a very useful resource. Author InformationKen Siri, also the author of Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, is the single parent of a boy with autism. He is the founder and president of Consilium Global Research, a Wall Street advisory firm. Ken is active in the autism community in New York City, where he and his son reside. Tony Lyons is a publishing and copyright attorney and the publisher of Skyhorse Publishing. He lives and works in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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