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Medical and Educational Needs for Autism

  • 1 Edición - 10 de septiembre de 2024
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Michelle Hartley-McAndrew, Kathy Ralabate Doody
  • Idioma: Inglés

Medical and Educational Needs for Autism aims to provide understanding and assistance to clinicians interacting with ASD patients and their caregivers. This book is divided i… Leer más

Descripción

Medical and Educational Needs for Autism aims to provide understanding and assistance to clinicians interacting with ASD patients and their caregivers. This book is divided into two clear sections, first the medical coverage and second, an educational section. The first section includes chapters on sleep disorders, feeding/nutrition concerns, and medication. The second section focuses on the education component which includes IEP processes and activities for daily living.

Puntos claves

  • Includes case study examples in each chapter
  • Features a bulleted list to summarize main points in each chapter
  • Discusses toileting and GI concerns for patients with ASD
  • Outlines communication strategies and how to develop language skills for patients with ASD

De interès para

clinical psychologists, Psychiatrists, ABA therapist, neurologist, students and researchers in Psychology, Neuroscience and Neurology (specifically related to autism)

Índice

1. Introduction and overview

2. What to expect at medical visits and how to prepare

3. Neurological considerations

4. Sleep concerns

5. Feeding/nutrition concerns

6. Toileting and GI concerns

7. Mental health concerns and dual diagnosis

8. Medication

9. Complementary and alternative treatments

10. Collaboration strategies for key stakeholders (parent, educators, medical providers)

11. IFSPs, IEPs, and Section 504 Plans

12. Communication strategies and how to develop language skills

13. Behavioral and teaching considerations

14. Evidence-based practices for addressing social skills

15. Conclusion

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 13 de septiembre de 2024
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

MH

Michelle Hartley-McAndrew

Michelle Hartley-McAndrew, MD, FAAP is a specialist in neurodevelopmental disabilities who is board certified in Pediatrics and board certified in Child Neurology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the medical director of the Robert Warner Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation at the Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, New York. She is a clinical associate professor of pediatrics and chief of the division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.

Afiliaciones y experiencia
State University of New York, Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, USA

KD

Kathy Ralabate Doody

Kathy Ralabate Doody, PhD, is a Professor at SUNY, Buffalo State University, preparing candidates to become special educators for individuals from birth age to 21. She holds a doctoral degree in Special Education with a concentration in ASD and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Prior to joining higher education, she was a special education teacher, working with young children with ASD while supporting their families. Her ASD research interests include the study of behavior, the development of play skills and social interaction, interprofessional collaboration, and family involvement.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor, SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY, USA

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