Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Diagnosis, Options, and Answers

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 educational plans).

Helpful sections include:

• The Medical Facts about PDDs
• Getting a Diagnosis
• Medical Interventions
• Insurance
• School
• Finances
• Support
• Resources
• Research and Testing Facilities
• Diagnostic Tools