Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children With Autism Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities

Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children With Autism Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities A Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine - JKP Essentials Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities.

The book covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically based methods, and alternative medical systems. For each approach, the author provides a detailed description of what the treatment involves, which professionals will be working with the child, and an explanation of the rationale behind the therapy. She also offers advice on who to approach for treatment, and includes a list of recommended resources and useful contacts for further information.

This book will be a valuable source of information for parents and professionals working with children who have disabilities that impact their learning or behavior.

Book information

ISBN: 9781843108641
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 618.9285889
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 368g
Height: 172mm
Width: 243mm
Spine width: 13mm