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

A Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Special Education, Learning Disabled, Health & Well Being, Medical, Alternative & Holistic Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Psychology, Mental Health
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Author: Lisa A. Kurtz ISBN: 9781846427619
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: February 15, 2008
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Lisa A. Kurtz
ISBN: 9781846427619
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: February 15, 2008
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

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.

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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.

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