The Complete Guide to Autism & Healthcare
eBook - ePub

The Complete Guide to Autism & Healthcare

Advice for Medical Professionals and People on the Spectrum

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Complete Guide to Autism & Healthcare

Advice for Medical Professionals and People on the Spectrum

About this book

Quality Advice from a Nurse with Autism

1 in every 68 children is diagnosed with autism. This translates into millions of individuals on the spectrum. Learn how you can improve hospital and doctor visits for these special needs patients with this in-depth reference book.

Also covered:

The medical system

Effective communication strategies

Best care practices

HIPPA compliance

Americans with Disabilities Act

Pain tolerance and sensory issues

Body awareness

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Information

Publisher
Future Horizons
Year
2017
Edition
0
eBook ISBN
9781941765708
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Medical Theory, Practice & Reference

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. CONTENTS
  5. Foreword
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1—What Is Autism?
  8. Chapter 2—Demonstration Activity of Autism
  9. Chapter 3—Looking through My Autistic Eyes at the Healthcare System
  10. Chapter 4—Thinking Outside the Box
  11. Chapter 5—Communicating with the Autistic Patient
  12. Chapter 6—Sensory Issues and Sensory Processing Disorder
  13. Chapter 7—Adaptation to the Environment
  14. Chapter 8—Meltdowns & Safety
  15. Chapter 9—Pain Perception of the Autistic Individual
  16. Chapter 10—Preparing the Autistic Patient for an Exam or Procedure
  17. Chapter 11—The Importance of Websites, Videos, and Albums
  18. Chapter 12—Identification of Autistic Patients
  19. Chapter 13—Emergency Department
  20. Chapter 14—Inpatient Admissions
  21. Chapter 15—Preparing for the Operating Room
  22. Chapter 16—Anesthesia for the Autistic Patient
  23. Chapter 17—Women’s Health
  24. Chapter 18—HIPAA Requirements
  25. Chapter 19—Americans with Disabilities Act
  26. Chapter 20—Putting All the Pieces Together
  27. Chapter 21—Parents: The Unsung Heroes
  28. Chapter 22—Conclusion
  29. About the Author

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