Caring for autism : practical advice from a parent and physician

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xi, 220 pages ; 22 cm.

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When a professional states, "Your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)", it is enough to make your whole world fall apart. What does it mean to be on the autism spectrum? How will this affect your child's life, your life, the life of your family, and others you interact with? What sorts of medications, therapies, and alternative methods are used to help manage the disorder? What are the financial and legal ramifications? How will this affect schooling, your spiritual growth, and everyday life? These are just a few of the questions that will rapidly cross your mind. Caring for Autism: Practical Advice from a Parent and Physician delves into all these questions and more. As the father of a daughter with ASD and as a trained psychiatrist who specializes in ASD, Dr. Michael A. Ellis provides a holistic view of what comes after diagnosis. In user-friendly tones, he answers the most commonly asked questions about what it's actually like to live with ASD, what medications and therapies are available, and the global impact it has on the child's environment. With the help of his wife, Lori Layton Ellis, to provide a mother's perspective, Dr. Ellis shares personal stories of their 10-year journey in order to provide insight and support for anyone - patient, parent, caregiver - traversing the difficulties of autism.

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A father's perspective on autism -- A mother's perspective on autism / Lori Layton Ellis, BS, MPH -- Assessment and diagnosis of ASD -- What causes autism? -- Autism's effect on the whole family -- Psychopharmacology- should I use medications for my child? -- Complementary and alternative medicine therapies (CAM) for ASD -- Non-medication therapies for ASD -- The educational system and ASD -- Long-term planning and legal issues -- Stages of grief, spirituality, and religion.

Subject Term:

Autism in children

Autistic children -- Care.

Parents of autistic children

Publication Info:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]

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Autism in children

Autistic children -- Care.

Parents of autistic children

Autistic disorder

Childhood autism

Early infantile autism

Infantile autism

Kanner syndrome

Kanner's syndrome

Autism in children -- Patients

Children with autism

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9780190259358

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Do you want to know what it's like to live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a part of your daily family life? Or how you can you help yourself, your child with ASD, and the rest of your family to thrive while handling this multifaceted disorder? As the title suggests, this book is filled with practical advice from not only a physician trained in ASD but one who has a child with ASD at home. Ellis knows firsthand of what he speaks when advising parents about difficulties with family life, diagnosis, treatment choices, education, and parenting. The author also includes a chapter by his wife discussing the mother's point of view of raising three children and the challenges presented when the oldest has ASD. Other topics in this comprehensive and accessible look at all aspects of having a child with ASD and the effect on the entire family include ASD diagnosis, causes, medication, alternative medicine, education, therapies, and long-term planning. VERDICT A must-read for those who have a child diagnosed with ASD, their families, and caregivers. Suitable for any library with parenting and autism collections.-Lisa Jordan, Johnson Cty. Lib., Overland Park, KS © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Lori Layton Ellis, BS, MPH

Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Contributor	p. xv
Chapter 1 A Father's Perspective on Autism	p. 1
My Child's Diagnosis	p. 2
Why Did This Happen to My Child?	p. 4
Lessons Learned	p. 5
Chapter 2 A Mother's Perspective on Autism	p. 11
Chapter 3 Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder	p. 17
History of Autism	p. 19
Symptoms of ASD	p. 21
Diagnoses that Mimic ASD	p. 28
Common Comorbid Disorders	p. 30
Screening and Diagnostic Instruments	p. 33
Medical Workup of Your Child	p. 35
Other Referrals Needed	p. 37
Chapter 4 What Causes Autism?	p. 39
Possible Causes of Autism	p. 41
Brain Differences in ASD	p. 42
Genetic Causes	p. 43
Environmental Causes	p. 44
OBGYN Recommendations	p. 56
Conclusion	p. 59
Chapter 5 Autism's Effect on the Whole Family	p. 63
Impact of ASD on the Family	p. 64
Parenting Efficacy (Am I a Good Parent?)	p. 66
Parenting Stress	p. 67
Effect of ASD on Parents' Health	p. 70
Hardships of Parenting a Child with ASD	p. 73
How the Environment Affects the Child with ASD	p. 74
ASD's Impact on the Marriage	p. 75
ASD's Impact on Siblings	p. 76
The Cost of ASD	p. 77
Quality of Life and Well-Being	p. 79
What Should I Do?	p. 80
Coping and Acceptance	p. 81
Social Support	p. 82
Interventions/Therapies	p. 86
Chapter 6 Psychopharmacology: Should I Use Medications for My Child?	p. 89
What Symptoms Can Be Treated with Medications?	p. 94
Stimulants	p. 94
Nonstimulants	p. 104
Other Medications that May Be Used Off-Label for ADHD	p. 108
Atypical (Second-Generation) Antipsychotic Medications	p. 111
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors	p. 121
Antiepileptic (Anticonvulsant) Drugs	p. 124
Glutamatergic and Gamma-Aminobutyric Acidergic Agents	p. 125
Cholinergic Agents	p. 126
Oxytocin	p. 126
Other Agents	p. 126
Sleep	p. 127
Pharmacogenetic Testing	p. 129
Conclusion	p. 130
Chapter 7 Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies	p. 133
Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diet	p. 136
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	p. 137
Vitamin B6	p. 138
Artificial Food Colors	p. 139
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy	p. 139
Chemical Chelation	p. 140
Secretin	p. 140
Melatonin	p. 140
Cannabis	p. 141
Tips on the Use of CAM	p. 142
Chapter 8 Non-Medication Therapies for ASD	p. 147
Applied Behavior Analysis	p. 148
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention	p. 151
Developmental Relationship-Based Approaches	p. 154
Comprehensive Treatment Models for Early Intervention for Preschool Children	p. 155
Parent Training	p. 156
Social Skills Groups	p. 158
TEACCH Program	p. 158
Speech Therapy	p. 159
General Recommendations	p. 160
Chapter 9 The Educational System and Autism Spectrum Disorder	p. 163
Disciplinary Action	p. 171
11 Important Points for Individualized Education Programs	p. 173
Predictors of Your Child's Educational Success	p. 176
Chapter 10 Long-Term Planning and Legal Issues	p. 177
Financial Planning	p. 178
Health Insurance	p. 179
Medicaid Waiver Programs	p. 180
Guardianship	p. 181
Special Needs Trust	p. 184
SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance/Disabled Adult Child Benefits (SSDI)	p. 185
Other Legal Issues	p. 189
Letter of Intent	p. 189
Common Mistakes to Avoid	p. 189
Your Adult Child and Vocational Issues	p. 192
Chapter 11 Stages of Grief, Spirituality, and Religion	p. 195
Meaning-Making Theory of Grief	p. 200
Religion in the Individual with ASD	p. 205
Chapter 12 Navigating the Journey	p. 209
About the Author	p. 211
Index	p. 213

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