Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook, 4th Ed.

Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook, 4th Ed.
Author: James Chambers
Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0780816579

Provides consumer health information about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions, along with facts about interventions and treatments, educational guidelines, and coping tips for families. Includes index, glossary, and other resources.

Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook

Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook
Author: Sandra J. Judd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 672
Release: 2007
Genre: Autism in children
ISBN:

"Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, available therapies and interventions, and related conditions. Includes index, glossary, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.

The School Services Sourcebook

The School Services Sourcebook
Author: Cynthia Franklin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1944
Release: 2006-02-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0199884110

This comprehensive sourcebook covers every aspect of school service delivery, arming practitioners with the nuts and bolts of evidence-based practice. Each of the 114 chapters serves as a detailed intervention map, beginning with a summary of the problem area and moving directly into step-by-step instructions on how to implement an evidence-based program with distinct goals in mind and methods to measure the outcome. School-based professionals in need of ready access to information on mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, health promotion, child abuse, dropout prevention, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, group work, family interventions, culturally competent practice, policy, ethics, legal issues, community involvement, accountability, and funding can now find high-quality and easy-to-implement strategies at their fintertips. A concise, user-friendly format orients readers to each issue with a Getting Started section, then moves smoothly into What We Know, What We Can Do, Tools and Practice Examples, and Points to Remember. Quick-reference tables and charts highlight the most important information needed for daily reference, and lists of further reading and Web resources guide readers in gathering additional information to tailor their practice to suit their students' needs. Each chapter has been specifically crafted by leaders in their fields with the ultimate goal of giving school-based practitioners the tools they need to deliver the best mental health and social services possible to students, families, and communities. This is a must-have reference for all school-based social workers, psychologists, counselors, mental health professionals, and educators.

Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook

Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook
Author: Sandra J. Judd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 754
Release: 2009
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780780810310

Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of pre-adolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and o

What You Need to Know about Autism

What You Need to Know about Autism
Author: Christopher Cumo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2018-11-26
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

This book offers an accessibly written introduction to autism that make it an indispensable resource for anyone whose life has been affected—directly or indirectly—by this condition. Autism is a spectrum of developmental disorders that can range from mild to severe. Individuals with autism often have difficulties with communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, and may engage in repetitive or restricted behaviors. Beyond this definition, however, what finer points and real-life implications of these disorders do individuals and families affected by autism need to know? What You Need to Know about Autism is a part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized,easily navigable structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering basics such as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critical to understand, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook

Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook
Author: Amy L. Sutton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2009
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Omnigraphics' Health Reference series is designed for the General reader seeking guidance on how to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs. It also supports the Layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and Contains material found in Publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form.

Movement Disorders Sourcebook

Movement Disorders Sourcebook
Author: Amy L. Sutton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2009
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Provides basic consumer health information about diagnosis, treatment, and management of Parkinson disease and other hypokinetic and hyperkinetic movement disorders, along with advice for family members and caregivers.

Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook

Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook
Author: Sandra J. Judd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2008
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Breathing is an activity many people take for granted. An average person takes almost 25,000 breaths a day and processes more than 10,000 liters of air. When the respiratory system functions properly, this work is done automatically. When things go awry, however, a wide range of conditions can develop that lead to outcomes varying in severity from transient to chronic and from mild to fatal. Furthermore, respiratory disorders are widespread, affecting people at all stages of life. In fact, the National Center for Health Statistics estimates that in the United States more than 3.6 million children and 22 million adults suffer from chronic respiratory diseases.