The Parent’s Guide to the Medical World of Autism - A Physician Explains Diagnosis, Medications & Treatments by Edward Aull, MD

When families are faced with a diagnosis of autism, they find themselves swimming in a vast sea of new terms and treatment options. It can be hard to know what to try or how to proceed. In this book, Dr Aull identifies the best and safest treatment strategies for your child’s particular diagnosis. Dr Aull explains how he assigns an autism diagnosis and presents the medical treatments available to children and young adults on the spectrum. He offers invaluable information on the results you can expect with all types of medications and what can be done to create a successful treatment regimen. Here you will find your guide to: • The diagnosis and possible causes of autism • The evaluation process • Treatment options • Anxiety issues • Sleep issues