Children on the autistic spectrum frequently suffer from gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and flatulence. Far from being 'just part of the condition', worldwide research is confirming parents' reports that many of these children are actually suffering from serious underlying conditions which, if left untreated, are a source of constant pain, which in turn can greatly exacerbate autistic behavioural symptoms."Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints" summarises the symptoms often experienced and offers an accessible explanation of the underlying medical condition, together with practical suggestions as to how to help reduce the child's suffering. The findings of the latest research are presented in an understandable way, with a glossary explaining some of the terms often used by medics in plain language.This book offers a concise guide to all aspects of gastrointestinal complaints in children with autism, and is an ideal resource for parents, teachers and any other family member or caregiver who needs to know how to help an autistic child.
Author(s): Rosemary Kessick
Edition: 1
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 76
Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints:
What You Need to Know......Page 5
Contents......Page 9
Introduction......Page 11
A brief tour of the digestive system......Page 13
Signs and symptoms......Page 15
The emerging picture......Page 23
Inflammatory bowel diseases......Page 25
Medical diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease......Page 27
Specific gastrointestinal findings in ASD children
and adults......Page 30
1. Recognize and document the symptoms......Page 33
3. Find a way to communicate pain or need fortoilet......Page 36
4. Assure dignity and eradicate bullying......Page 37
5. Effective ASD toilet training......Page 38
3 Case Histories......Page 43
Timeline Case 1......Page 44
Case 1 discussion......Page 47
Timeline Case 2......Page 48
Case 2 discussion......Page 51
4 Treatment of Gastrointestinal Complaints......Page 53
Toileting and behaviour chart......Page 55
Toilet training chart......Page 56
Basic symptoms checklist......Page 60
GLOSSARY......Page 63
BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 71
INDEX......Page 75
