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Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Mitzi Waltz
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Description for Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Paperback. Useful for those who have been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, or PDD-NOS), this book covers topics ranging from getting a diagnosis to treatment options and coping with diagnosis and treatment. Num Pages: 390 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 921.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, or PDD-NOS), this book is for you. In an informative style, weaved with personal stories from parents, author Mitzi Waltz covers various topics: getting a diagnosis (including preparing for a diagnostic interview in a medical, psychiatric, or school setting, with descriptions of all diagnostic tests and checklists/questions used by professionals); treatment options (such as medications/supplements, sensory integration, occupational/physical/speech therapy, behavior modification, 'Floor time', and more); and coping with diagnosis and treatment (including emotions and support systems, insurance, and ... Read more
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, or PDD-NOS), this book is for you. In an informative style, weaved with personal stories from parents, author Mitzi Waltz covers various topics: getting a diagnosis (including preparing for a diagnostic interview in a medical, psychiatric, or school setting, with descriptions of all diagnostic tests and checklists/questions used by professionals); treatment options (such as medications/supplements, sensory integration, occupational/physical/speech therapy, behavior modification, 'Floor time', and more); and coping with diagnosis and treatment (including emotions and support systems, insurance, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Future Horizons
Condition
New
Number of Pages
390
Place of Publication
Arlington, United States
ISBN
9781932565003
SKU
V9781932565003
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Mitzi Waltz
Mitzi Waltz has been a professional journalist, writer, and editor for ten years, covering a range of topics from computers to domestic spy operations. She is the parent of a son diagnosed with PDD-NOS and other neurological problems. The first seven years of trying to solve the puzzle of her son's illness required all her research skills, and brought her ... Read more
Reviews for Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Mitzi Waltz’s book provides clear, informative, and comprehensive information on every relevant aspect of PDD.... Her in-depth discussion will help parents and professionals develop a clear understanding of the issues; and consequently, they will be able to make informed decisions about various interventions. A job well done!"—Dr. Stephen M. Edelson, Director of the Center for the Study of Autism in ... Read more