Medical and Educational Needs for Autism
- 1st Edition - September 10, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Michelle Hartley-McAndrew, Kathy Ralabate Doody
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 6 8 2 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 6 8 3 - 0
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMedical 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.
- 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
clinical psychologists, Psychiatrists, ABA therapist, neurologist, students and researchers in Psychology, Neuroscience and Neurology (specifically related to autism)
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
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 10, 2024
- No. of pages (Paperback): 280
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443156823
- eBook ISBN: 9780443156830
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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.
Affiliations and expertise
State University of New York, Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, USAKD
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY, USARead Medical and Educational Needs for Autism on ScienceDirect