What is normal development and does my child have autism? -- Understanding the diagnosis of autism -- Defining the clinical aspects of autism spectrum disorders -- What type of autistic spectrum disorder does my child have? -- Current recommendations for medicfal evaluation of ASDs -- The role of medical laboratory diagnostic testing in autism diagnosis -- Neuroanatomy and neuroimaging in ASDs -- electroencephalography (EEG): the relationship of epilepsy or epileptic activity in ASDs -- Genetics -- Are autism spectrum disorders increasing and why? -- Vaccinations, mercury, and autism -- Immunology and autoimmunity: is there a relationship to ASD? -- Theories on a prenatal cause of autism -- Alternative medicine theories on autism -- Overview of treatment of autism -- Picking a physician -- Non-medically sanctioned alternative groups promoting therapy for autistic spectrum disorders and gluten casein sensitivity: 'just say no' -- Overview of medicines for autism: no cure but symptomatic treatments can help -- Medicines prescribed for behavioral problems in ASD -- Treating EEG abnormalities and epilepsy in ASD -- Immunological medical therapy in autism -- Gastrointestinal issues and autism spectrum disorders -- Medications for core symptoms of language and behavior -- Rational approach to medical treatment of autistic patients: case studies.
