The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Medical Care in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Covers medical care of children and adults with ASD

Provides comprehensive coverage of the medical issues commonly faced by individuals with ASD

Intended for a broad audience of medical providers Written by experts in autism and varying specialties

Covers medical care of children and adults with ASD Provides comprehensive coverage of the medical issues commonly faced by individuals with ASD Intended for a broad audience of medical providers Written by experts in autism and varying specialties

Autorentext
Eric P Hazen, MD
Director, Pediatric Psychiatry Consult-Liaison Service
Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Director, MGH/McLean Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Christopher J. McDougle, MD
Director, Lurie Center for Autism
Massachusetts General Hospital
Nancy Lurie Marks Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Inhalt
Introduction: Addressing Challenges and Unmet Medical Need in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Considerations in the Office-Based Medical Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- The Inpatient Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Diagnostic Evaluation: Approaches to the History and Physical Examination.- Procedures: Challenges and Strategies.- Quality Improvement in the Medical Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Neurological Disorders.- Dental Care.- Ophthalmology.- Disorders of the Ear, Nose, and Throat.- Cardiology.- Pulmonology.- Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Genitourinary Disorders.- Musculoskeletal Disorders.- Dermatological Care.- Surgical Care.- Anesthesia and Pain Management.