Beschreibung:
This book presents the similarities and intersections between Autism Spectrum Disorders and comorbid conditions in children. It describes the prevalence and magnitude of comorbid conditions occurring in conjunction with ASD that complicate diagnosis and can potentially lead to inappropriate treatment and negative outcomes. It addresses the strengths and limitations of age-appropriate assessment measures as well as activity and motor skill measurement methods. Specific comorbid disorders are examined through the review of core symptoms, prognostic and diagnostic issues, and treatment options for children on the ASD spectrum.
Part 1. Overview.- Chapter 1. The History of Comorbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).- Chapter 2. Scope and Prevalence of the Problem.- Part 2. Assessment.- Chapter 3. Methods and Procedures for Measuring Comorbid Disorders: Psychological.- Chapter 4. Methods and Procedures for Measuring Comorbid Disorders: Medical.- Chapter 5. Methods and Procedures for Measuring Comorbid Disorders: Motor Movement and Activity.- Part 3. Psychological Disorders.- Chapter 6. Challenging Behaviors.- Chapter 7. Psychopathology.- Chapter 8. Feeding Disorders.- Chapter 9. Sleep Disorders.- Chapter 10. Epilepsy.- Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal.- Chapter 12. Intellectual Disability (ID).- Part 4. Motor Movement and Activity.- Chapter 13. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).