Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help (Patient Centered Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (611 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1565925300 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 580 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is currently doing research at the Autism Research Unit in the UK.. She has written books on childhood/adolescent bipolar disorders, adult bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, partial seizures, and Tourettes syndrome. She has been heavily involved in online support work, and has also advocated for special-needs children within the medical, insurance, and education systems. Mitzi Waltz is an advocate for
There are at least 250,000 Americans with this diagnosis, one-third of which are children. Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) include autism and a range of other neurological disorders. (According to researchers, there may be as many as twice that number who fit the criteria but who remain undiagnosed or have been misdiagnosed.)Parents of a young child with undiagnosed PDD may suspect any number of things, from autism to severe allergies. This book focuses on the most common, PDD-NOS (not otherwise specified). In some cases, the results can be spectacular.Topics include: Getting a diagnosis, including preparing for a diagnostic interview in a medical, psychiatric, or school setting; the book includes descriptions of all diagnostic tests and checklist
Five Stars exactly what I wanted, thank you!. A Customer said This book is thorough, positive, accurate and informative. As the mother of a "This book is thorough, positive, accurate and informative" according to A Customer. As the mother of a 27 year old woman who has a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and as the editor of an international newsletter on the subject, I found this book to be what I would have wanted when my daughter was first diagnosed. The book is written in compattionate style and contains vital information for both new and very experienced parents of individuals with PDD. I would recommend this to al. 7 year old woman who has a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and as the editor of an international newsletter on the subject, I found this book to be what I would have wanted when my daughter was first diagnosed. The book is written in compattionate style and contains vital information for both new and very experienced parents of individuals with PDD. I would recommend this to al. "Great read for anyone with AS - full of useful resources" according to Suzi. I have to disagree with the negative reviews made about this book, such as what one reviewer said about the author statments on page 298. This author has an incredible wealth of knowledge about Asperger's, and has put the information together amazingly well. I have Asperger's, and so do at least 9 people in my family that I know of, including my son diagnosed at age Great read for anyone with AS - full of useful resources I have to disagree with the negative reviews made about this book, such as what one reviewer said about the author statments on page 298. This author has an incredible wealth of knowledge about Asperger's, and has put the information together amazingly well. I have Asperger's, and so do at least 9 people in my family that I know of, including my son diagnosed at age 3. Most of us have gone on to ac. . Most of us have gone on to ac
Corey Seeman, Univ. From Library Journal An update to Waltz's Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help (1999), this new book will be incredibly useful to parents and educators working with children and adults suffering from autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). . Throughout, she intersperses numerous personal accounts from interviews held with families, caretakers, and ASD patients. Of the changes made to this edition, first and foremost is the terminology: ASD, which incorporates autism, Asperger's syndr