Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help - Couverture souple

Waltz, Mitzi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1565925300 ISBN 13 : 9781565925304

Editeur : O'Reilly Media, 1999

Synopsis

Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) include autism and a range of other neurological disorders. This book focuses on the most common, PDD-NOS (not otherwise specified). There are at least 250,000 Americans with this diagnosis, one-third of which are children. (According to researchers, there may be as many as twice that number who fit the criteria but who remain undiagnosed or have been misdiagnosed.) Parents of a young child with undiagnosed PDD may suspect any number of things, from autism to severe allergies. Pervasive Development Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help is the guide for parents (or newly diagnosed adults) who struggle with this neurological condition that profoundly impacts the life of the child and family. There are medications, therapies, and educational techniques that can address symptoms and improve the lives of people with PDD. In some cases, the results can be spectacular. Topics include: Getting a diagnosis, including preparing for a diagnostic interview in a medical, psychiatric, or school setting; the book includes descriptions of all diagnostic tests and checklists/questions used by professionals Treatment options, including: pharmaceutical medications, vitamins and supplements, sensory integration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, behavior modification, "floor time" play therapy, talk therapy, and parenting techniques Coping with diagnosis and treatment, including emotions and support systems, insurance system, and educational plans Stories from a range of parents helping their children

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Mitzi Waltz has been a professional author, journalist, and editor for over a decade, covering topics ranging from computers to health care. As the parent of a daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder II and a son diagnosed with PDD-NOS, she has been heavily involved in parent support work, and has also advocated for special-needs children within the medical, insurance, and education systems. Ms. Waltz has also authored Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help for O'Reilly Patient-Centered Guides series, among other books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: O'Reilly Media
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1565925300
• ISBN 13: 9781565925304
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 450
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible