First ed. published under title: Pervasive developmental disorders.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The medical facts about autism -- Categorizing autistic spectrum disorders -- Getting a diagnosis -- Getting started -- Medical interventions -- Therapeutic interventions -- Other interventions -- Insurance -- School -- Family issues and support -- Growing up on the autistic spectrum -- Adults with autistic spectrum disorders -- Appendices: Resources -- Support and advocacy -- Research and testing facilities -- The genetics of autism -- Medication reference -- Supplement reference -- Diagnostic tools -- Glossary of acronyms.