TY - BOOK AU - Sears,Robert TI - The autism book: what every parent needs to know about early detection, treatment, recovery, and prevention T2 - Sears parenting library SN - 9780316042802 (pbk.) : AV - RJ 506.A9 .Se425 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - New York, NY PB - Little, Brown KW - Autism in children KW - Popular works N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [351]-380) and index; Diagnosing autism. Symptoms and early detection ; Pediatrician screening ; Referral to specialists for full assessment and diagnosis -- Causes of autism. What causes autism? : mainstream and biomedical theories ; Testing to evaluate all possible causes -- Treating autism. Behavioral, developmental, and educational therapies ; Prescription medications for autistic symptoms ; An overview of the biomedical approach ; Diet changes ; Vitamin and nutritional supplements ; Treating yeast and bacterial infections ; More advanced treatment options ; Treating associated medical problems ; Putting it all together : Dr. Bob's ten-step program ; Five stories from my practice -- Preventing autism. Prevention for your future children -- Recovery; EDU ER -