Autism and its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals -- Preface -- Introduction and Reader Guide -- PART I Autism Overview -- Chapter 1 What Is Normal Development? Does My Child Have Autism? -- Chapter 2 Understanding the Diagnosis of Autism -- PART II Definitions, Diagnosis, and Other Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 3 Defining the Clinical Aspectsof Autistic Spectrum Disorders -- Chapter 4 What Type of Autistic Spectrum Disorder Does My Child Have? -- Chapter 5 Current Recommendations for Medical Evaluation -- Chapter 6 The Role of Medical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing -- Chapter 7 Neuroanatomy and Neuroimaging -- Chapter 8 Electroencephalography: The Relationship of Epilepsy or Epileptic Activity -- Chapter 9 Genetics -- PART III Theories on Autistic Spectrum Disorders -- Chapter 10 Why Are Autistic Spectrum Disorders Increasing? -- Chapter 11 Vaccinations, Mercury, and Autism -- Chapter 12 Immunology and Autoimmunity: Is There a Causative Relationship with Autistic Spectrum Disorders? -- Chapter 13 Theories on a Prenatal Cause -- Chapter 14 Common Alternative Medicine Theories -- PART IV Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders -- Chapter 15 Overview of Treatment -- Chapter 16 Choosing a Physician -- Chapter 17 Non-Medically Sanctioned Alternative Approaches -- Chapter 18 Overview of Medicines: No Cure, but Symptomatic Treatments Can Help -- PART V Neurologically Managing Clinical Aspects with Medication -- Chapter 19 Medicines Prescribed for Behavioral Problems -- Chapter 20 Treating EEG Abnormalities and Epilepsy -- Chapter 21 Immunological Medical Therapy -- Chapter 22 Gastrointestinal Issues -- Chapter 23 Medications for Core Symptoms of Language and Behavior -- Chapter 24 A Rational Approach to Medical Treatment: Case Studies -- Appendix 1: Bibliography -- Appendix 2: Glossary -- Appendix 3: Resources -- Index.