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Caring for autism : practical advice from a parent and physician / Michael A. Ellis with Lori Layton Ellis.

by Ellis, Michael A.

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Oxford University Press, 2018.

618.9285882 E47c

Autism in children.

Autistic children -- Care.

Parents of autistic children.

9780190259358 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Autism : practical advice from a parent and physician

xi, 220 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

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? 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? 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 impact it has on the child's environment. With the help of his wife, Lori Layton Ellis, Dr. Ellis shares personal stories of their 10-year journey in order to provide insight and support for anyone traversing the difficulties of autism." -- adapted from publisher

Ellis, Lori Layton.

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