Treating Feeding Challenges in Autism

• Author : Jonathan Tarbox,Taira Lanagan Bermudez
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 07 June 2017

Treating Feeding Challenges in Autism: Turning the Tables on Mealtime distills existing research on feeding disorders treatment into the very best, most effective and most practical strategies for practitioners to implement with their clients who have autism and other developmental and behavioral disorders. The book focuses on the few but highly effective feeding treatment procedures that work in the large percentage of cases. The book describes each procedure in practical, how-to language, with the goal of explaining how to implement

• Author : Keith E. Williams,Richard M. Foxx
• Publisher : Pro-Ed
• Release : 01 January 2007

A child's incessant screaming, spitting, and food throwing during mealtime are enough to frustrate any parent or caregiver Continuous resistance to eating not only leads to malnourishment, but physical and intellectual developmental become additional concerns. Invariably, the underlying reason(s) for refusing to eat will differ from child to child, so the focus should be on improving or resolving the eating problem. This is a two-part book written for caregivers and professionals who work with children with feeding problems. It

• Author : Elizabeth Strickland
• Publisher : Hachette UK
• Release : 28 April 2009

What your child eats has a major impact on his brain and body function. Eating for Autism is the first book to explain how an autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, or ADHD condition can effectively be treated through diet.Eating for Autism presents a realistic 10-step plan to change your child's diet, starting with essential foods and supplements and moving to more advanced therapies like the Gluten-Free Casein-Free diet. Parents who have followed Strickland's revolutionary plan have reported great improvements in their

• Author : Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H.,Diana Laurent, M.P.H.,Robert Schreiber, MD,Maureen Gecht-Silver, OTD. MPH, OTR/L,Dolores Gallagher Thompson, PhD, ABPP,Marian Minor, RPT, PhD,Virginia González, M.P.H.,David Sobel, MD, MPH,Danbi Lee PhD, OTD, OTR/L
• Publisher : Bull Publishing
• Release : 20 June 2018

Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can

• Author : Roberto Canitano,Yuri Bozzi,Dirk Dhossche
• Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
• Release : 03 July 2020

• Author : Brie Turns,Julie Ramisch,Jason B. Whiting
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 18 February 2019

Systemically Treating Autism provides a unique resource for family therapists and other mental health professionals who want to increase their understanding of families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through a combination of research, practical interventions, and case vignettes, this text covers the diagnosis of ASD, how ASD impacts the family, systemic theories that can be used when treating families with children with ASD, spirituality and cultural dynamics, and collaboration with other professionals. Providing a systemic framework for conceptualizing

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 19 May 2013

International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, syndromes, etc. of developmental disabilities. Contributors come from wide-ranging perspectives, including genetics, psychology, education, and other health and behavioral sciences. Volume 44 of the series offers chapters on challenging behavior. Provides the most recent scholarly research in the study of developmental disabilities A vast range of perspectives is offered, and many topics are covered An excellent resource for academic researchers

• Author : Martin J. Lubetsky,Benjamin L. Handen,John J. McGonigle
• Publisher : OUP USA
• Release : 27 June 2011

Autism Spectrum Disorder of the Pittsburgh Pocket Psychiatry Series highlights current key topics for this developmental neurobiological disorder: early identification and diagnosis; medical, psychiatric, behavioral, social, educational and language evaluations and treatment approaches; genetics and neurobiology; and transition-age and adult services. This book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.

• Author : James K. Luiselli
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release : 21 May 2022

Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a state-of-the-art volume of 15 chapters across four thematic sections that reflect the current convention of viewing autism along a continuum of presenting symptoms.

• Author : Alan Carr,Christine Linehan,Gary O'Reilly,Patricia Noonan Walsh,John McEvoy
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 12 April 2016

The Handbook of Intellectual Disability and Clinical Psychology Practice will equip clinical psychologists in training with the skills necessary to complete a clinical placement in the field of intellectual disability. Building on the success of the previous edition this handbook has been extensively revised. Throughout, the text, references, and website addresses and have been updated to reflect important developments since the publication the first edition. Recent research findings on the epidemiology, aetiology, course, outcome, assessment and treatment of all psychological

• Author : Vanessa Shaw
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 24 June 2020

Clinical Paediatric Dietetics, Fifth Edition continues to provide a very practical approach to dietary management of children with an extensive range of disorders. Thoroughly revised to reflect the most recent scientific and medical literature, this new edition proves to be an indispensable guide for both acute and community-based healthcare professionals. New and expanded content covering a range of disorders, treatments and guidelines has been introduced to the fifth edition, from diabetes technology and the ketogenic diet, to renal tubular disorders,

• Author : Robert D. Rieske
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 29 April 2019

This handbook examines the medical and therapeutic needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the effectiveness of treatments that are delivered through interdisciplinary teams. It analyzes the impact of interdisciplinary teams on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation and explores how evidence-based treatments can be developed and implemented. Chapters describe the wide-ranging effects of ASD and the challenges individuals and their family members face when seeking treatment. In addition, chapters provide an overview of the comorbidities and related

• Author : Anna P. Kroncke,Marcy Willard,Helena Huckabee
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 09 February 2016

This book offers clear best-practice guidelines for the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It discusses both the rising rates of autism and the growing need for appropriate, effective treatments and services. The book examines measures and methods used in assessing for core symptoms of ASD as well as memory, attention, visual and spatial skills, and other areas relevant to autism assessment. In-depth material on differential diagnosis and a range of comorbid conditions depict the complexities of the assessment process and

• Author : Elizabeth Neal
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 03 July 2012

Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder characterisedby recurrent unprovoked seizures, and affects 50 million peopleworldwide. Approximately 30% of these do not have seizure controleven with the best available medications, hence renewed andincreasing interest in the use of dietary treatments to treatepilepsy. These treatments include the traditional ketogenic dietsbut also the newer modified Atkins diet and low glycaemic indextreatment. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein,low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treatrefractory epilepsy in children, and requires the

• Author : Fred R. Volkmar,Rhea Paul,Sally J. Rogers,Kevin A. Pelphrey
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 21 February 2014

The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives. Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers will