Autism spectrum disorder is a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders that includes
autistic disorder and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified. This article …

This article examines the role and future of medicine and medically oriented interventions for
children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. Included in the discussion are the …

Although there is no known cure for autism and other pervasive developmental disorders
(PDDs), the appropriate use of medication to control behavioral dysregulation may enhance …

of effective assessment and intervention steps. The articles are ordered across the
chronology of childhood, beginning first with fundamental public health and biomedical …

Recent studies on the prevalence of autism indicate that approximately 1 in 200 children
meet diagnostic criteria, significantly greater than rates reported just a decade ago …

Written to help the nonspecialist provide state-of-the-art care for autism patients, this volume
synthesizes the most recent research on the etiology, assessment, and treatment of autism …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by persistent
impairments in social communication and interactions, in addition to restricted and repetitive …

This paper considers a practical overview of the diagnosis and management of autism
spectrum disorders, a group of neurodevelopmental disorders typified by childhood autism …

Pediatricians have an important role not only in early recognition and evaluation of autism
spectrum disorders but also in chronic management of these disorders. The primary goals of …

A comprehensive approach to the assessment of any child with autism must be matched
specifically to each individual child and family. This premise holds for medical therapies and …