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Sears, Robert M.D.

The autism book what every parent needs to know about early detection, treatment, recovery, and prevention by Robert W. Sears. - 1st ed. - New York Little, Brown 2010. - xv, 398 p. 21 cm.

Includes index.

Diagnosing autism -- Symptoms and early detection -- Pediatrician screening -- Referral to specialists for full assessment and diagnosis -- Causes of autism -- What causes autism? mainstream and biomedical theories -- Testing to evaluate all possible causes -- Treating autism -- Behavioral, developmental, and educational therapies -- Prescription medications for autistic symptoms -- An overview of the biomedical approach -- Diet changes -- Vitamin and nutritional supplements -- Treating yeast and bacterial infections -- More advanced treatment options -- Treating associated medical problems -- Putting it all together: Dr. Bob's ten-step program -- Preventing autism -- Prevention for your future children.

ISBN: 9780316042802

LCCN: 2009034451

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Autism in children--Popular works.

LC Class. No.: RJ506.A9 / .S425 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 618.9285882 / S4395a