Autism and Its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Chez (Pediatric Neurology, University of California Davis Medical Center) summarizes the current medical knowledge about autism and discusses how this knowledge can be used to better address the medical aspects of autism. Beginning with an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and how they are diagnosed, the author goes on to identify the different types of autism and describe relevant medical interventions. This book will help professionals and (scientifically literate) parents to understand the various factors that can contribute to the development of ASDs, as well as the latest treatment options. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Michael G. Chez MD is a board certified pediatric neurologist and epileptologist who is now Director of Pediatric Neurology at Sutter Neuroscience Institute and Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, California and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Chez has spent over 16 years practicing pediatric neurology with a special interest in clinical aspects of autism. He has published numerous articles on the subject and participated in many advisory panels on autism.