By

• Patricia Evans MD, FAAN, FAAP Associate Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics Director, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency, University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine, Dallas, TX
• Mary Ann Morris PhD Coordinator Psychometrician, Neurology Department, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX

A Clinical Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders provides primary care health care providers and pediatricians the inclusive, yet succinct, material they need to immediately evaluate and support their patients.  Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a wide and sometimes confusing presentation, and this text covers the recognition, evaluation, and multi-disciplinary approach to the management of ASD.  Readers will benefit not only from the brief review of the biology and demographics of autism, but also from its common sense approach and practical suggestions for clinical settings.

A companion website features the fully searchable text and printable patient handouts.

Key Features

• Online access to fully searchable text, printable patient handouts and sample letters for schools
• Chapters focusing on complementary and alternative medicine controversies and adult issues in autism
• Symptom charts for easy reference in busy office practices
• Highlighted boxes and algorithms help practitioners find and digest information quickly