Medical and Educational Needs for Autism
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2024
- 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.
1. What to expect at medical visits and how to prepare
2. Neurological considerations
3. Sleep disorders
4. Feeding/nutrition concerns
5. Toileting and GI concerns
6. Mental health concerns and dual diagnosis
7. Medication
8. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
9. Collaboration strategies for key stakeholders (parent, educators, medical, other)
10. The IEP process and development
11. Communication strategies and how to develop language skills
12. Behavioural considerations
13. Activities of daily living (ADLs)
14 Incorporating evidence-based practices across environments
15. Conclusion
- No. of pages: 275
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 1, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443156823
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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, Ph.D. is a Professor at SUNY, Buffalo State University, preparing candidates to become special educators for individuals Birth-age 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
Assistant Professor, SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY, USA