TY - BOOK AU - Sears,Robert TI - The autism book: what every parent needs to know about early detection, treatment, recovery, and prevention SN - 9780316042802 AV - RJ506.A9 .S425 2010 U1 - 618.9285882 22 PY - 2010/// CY - New York PB - Little, Brown KW - Autism in children KW - Popular works KW - Local N1 - 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 ER -