Parent’s Guide to the Medical World of Autism by Edward Aull, MD.

(XMD Aull 2013)

Dr. Aull clearly explains the world of diagnosis, treatments, and the overwhelming world of medications for parents facing a diagnosis for their child of autism. The much needed explanation of what is safe, and what to use when can be found here. Dr. Aull explain concepts about utilizing medication treatment, why medications might give an adverse outcome, and what might be done to improve the patient’s results.

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Autism and its Medical Management by Michael G. Chez MD.

(XMD Chez 2008)

This book explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. Pp. 222.

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Increasing Medical Compliance for Children with Autism: A Treatment Package by Rachel Huckfeldt, M.S., BCBA, Amanda Reagan, M.S., BCABA, Cheri Kelly M.S., PA-C, and Anthony J. Cuvo, Ph.D

(XMD Treat 2007)

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Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Timothy E. Wilens.

(XMD Wilen 2004)

This book covers issues such as when medication is the right choice, what the alternatives are, and if the chosen medications are safe for a growing child.  It also contains information regarding advances in treating specific disorders, new ways of dealing with side effects and tips for saving money on prescriptions.  Pp.310.

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Is This Your Child by Doris Rapp.

(XMD Rapp 1991)

This book offers a simple yet effective approach to handling “problem” children. It shows parents how to identify the common foods, chemicals, or common allergic substances that could be the culprits that cause some children or adults to feel unwell or act inappropriately. Pp. 624.

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It’s Nobody’s Fault: New Hope and Help for Difficult Children and Their Parents by Harold KoplewiczIf.

(XMD Kople 1996)

If your child has one of these “no-fault” brain disorders, it is simply the result of “DNA Roulette”; your child’s brain is wired differently because of his or her genetic makeup. Although you didn’t cause your child’s problem, you are responsible for getting him, or her, the right help – and this book will show you how. Pp. 320.

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Healing the New Childhood Epidemics by Kenneth Bock, MD, and Cameron Stauth.

(XMD Bock 2007)

Almost half of all American children today are diagnosed with autism, ADHD, allergies or asthma, an “undeniably epidemic” statistic that physician Bock (The Road to Immunity) and author Stauth (Brain Longevity) use to launch an investigation into potential causes of and treatments for these conditions, while demonstrating Bock’s unusual approach through numerous case studies. Pp. 480.

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Taking the Mystery Out of Medications in Autism/Asperger Syndromes by Luke Tsai.

(XMD Tsai 2001)

This book is a guide for parents and non-medical professionals. This book’s information is based on more than 20 years of clinical experience in working with and learning from more than one thousand individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers. Pp.387.

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Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum by Fred Volkmar & Lisa Weisner.

(XMD Volkm 2004)

A straightforward, clearly written compendium of up-to-date information regarding the healthcare of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by one of the most knowledgeable child psychiatrists in the field and a practicing pediatrician, a particularly helpful combination.  The information is conveyed in an understandable, approachable format, with sample questions and guidelines that should be empowering to parents in making the many decisions needed to determine the best treatment and education for their children with ASD. Pp. 375.

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Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with ASD in the Medical Environment by Jill Hudson.

(XMD Huso 2006)

Designed to help make the medical experience easier for all involved, this book presents information on ASD, the varying developmental levels, interventions, and assessments that medical staff, parents, educators, and key service providers can use to more effectively interact with and support children with ASD while in the medical setting.

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