If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, or PDD-NOS), this book is for you. In an informative style, weaved with personal stories from parents, author Mitzi Waltz covers various topics: getting a diagnosis (including preparing for a diagnostic interview in a medical, psychiatric, or school setting, with descriptions of all diagnostic tests and checklists/questions used by professionals); treatment options (such as medications/supplements, sensory integration, occupational/physical/speech therapy, behavior modification, 'Floor time', and more); and coping with diagnosis and treatment (including emotions and support systems, insurance, and educational plans).
| ISBN: | 9781932565003 |
| Publication date: | 1st September 2003 |
| Author: | Mitzi Waltz |
| Publisher: | Future Horizons Incorporated |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 390 pages |
| Genres: |
Coping with physical impairments / disability |