Vitelli, Romeo, PhD (USA Psychologist in private practice)

Autism

Your Questions Answered

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Research suggests that about 1% of the world's population is on the autism spectrum. Discover the answers to common questions about living with neurodiversity"--

Produktdetails

• Q&A Health Guides
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 159mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9781440881565
• ISBN-10: 1440881561
• Artikelnr.: 69790750

Autorenporträt

Romeo Vitelli received his doctorate in psychology from York University in Toronto, Ontario, in 1987 and has been in private practice since 2003. His published works with ABC-CLIO include What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia (2021), Depression: Your Questions Answered (2019), Self-Injury: Your Questions Answered (2018), and Substance Abuse: Your Questions Answered (2018).

Inhaltsangabe

Series Foreword Introduction Guide to Health Literacy Common Misconceptions
about Autism 1. Autism is a mental illness or disease 2. Autism is caused
by bad parenting 3. Vaccines cause autism 4. Autistic people are unable to
communicate or form relationships 5. Autistic people lack empathy
Questions and Answers The Basics 1. What is autism? 2. What are the primary
symptoms or characteristics of autism? 3. What exactly is the autism
spectrum? Why are there different types or degrees of autism? 4. What is
Asperger's syndrome? 5. What is neurodiversity, and how has this concept
impacted conversations around autism? 6. How common is autism, and are
autism diagnoses on the rise? 7. Are certain people more likely to be
diagnosed with autism? 8. Are there any famous autistic individuals? 9.
What is the autism rights movement? Autism Causes 10. What role does
genetics play in autism? 11. Which factors during pregnancy and birth might
be linked to autism? 12. Is autism caused by vaccines? 13. Is there a
connection between autoimmune disease and autism? 14. Is autism caused by
bad parenting? 15. Can autism be prevented? Features of Autism 16. Are the
brains of people with autism "wired differently"? 17. How does autism
affect language development and communication? 18. How does autism affect
an individual's social skills and ability to form interpersonal
relationships? 19. How does autism affect a person's emotions? 20. How does
autism affect a person's ability to learn? 21. How do sensory issues impact
individuals with autism? 22. How does autism impact cognitive development?
23. Why do people with autism often struggle with changes in their routine?
24. Why do people with autism often have very strong but narrow interests?
25. Why do people with autism often engage in repetitive behaviors? 26. Why
do some people with autism self-harm? 27. Does having autism give
individuals special abilities in other areas? Diagnosing and Managing
Autism 28. How is autism diagnosed? 29. Why is it important to diagnose
autism early? 30. What other conditions tend to occur alongside autism? 31.
Can autism be cured? 32. What medications can be used to manage autism? 33.
What non-drug therapies and interventions can help individuals with autism?
34. Can alternative medicine help those with autism? 35. What types of
assistive technology are available for individuals with autism? Living with
Autism 36. How does autism affect a person's daily life? 37. Can people
with autism live independently? 38. How can parents and caregivers support
autistic children at home? 39. What is the impact of autism on family
members and caregivers? 40. Can people with autism form meaningful
relationships? 41. What's the best way to communicate with and support a
friend or partner with autism? 42. What is an IEP, and how can it help
autistic students? 43. How can teachers and school staff support students
with autism in the classroom? 44. What are the challenges faced by adults
with autism in the workplace? Can individuals with autism have successful
careers? 45. How can employers create an autism-friendly work environment?
46. How does social media impact individuals with autism? 47. How can the
media and society as a whole become more inclusive of individuals with
autism? Case Studies 1. Emily's Personalized Treatment Plan 2. James's
Experience at a Residential Care Facility 3. How Lily's Autism Affects Her
Family 4. Max is Diagnosed with Autism as an Adult 5. Jake has Undiagnosed
Asperger's Glossary Directory of Resources Index