Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children

Vidya Bhushan Gupta

Foreword, Preface, Contributors, 1. History, Definition, and Classification of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 2. The Epidemiology of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3. Etiology of Autism, 4. Neurological Basis of Autism, 5. Early Clinical Characteristics of Children with Autism, 6. Screening and Diagnosis for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 7. Informing, Educating, and Supporting the Family, 8. Behavioral and Educational Interventions for Young Children with Autism, 9. Communication Disorders in Children with Autism: Characteristics, Assessment, Treatment, 10. Sensory Integration and Occupational Therapy Intervention for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 11. Drug Therapy (Pharmacotherapy) of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 12. Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Autism, 13. Planning Education Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 14. Science as a Candle in the Dark: Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluating Interventions, Appendix: Prognosis in Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Index