Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints: What You Need to Know by Kessick, Rosemary

Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints: What You Need to Know (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781843109846)

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Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints: What You Need to Know by Kessick, Rosemary

Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints: What You Need to Know

$17.95
Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints: What You Need to Know by Kessick, Rosemary

Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints: What You Need to Know

$17.95
Format: Paperback
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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: Rosemary Kessick
ISBN-10: 1843109840
ISBN-13: 9781843109846
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2009
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.20d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2009 pg. 110
By Rosemary Kessick
By Rosemary Kessick
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Rosemary Kessick is former CEO of AiA (Allergy Induced Autism), a UK-based charity dedicated to identifying the underlying causes, biochemical effects and dietary aspects of autistic spectrum disorders. Together with NAS (the National Autistic Society) and PACE (Parents Autism Campaign for Education), AiA formed the joint advisory committee to the UK All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism. As the mother of a now adult son with autism and inflammatory bowel disease, whose condition has been dramatically improved with appropriate medical and dietary intervention, Rosemary championed the need for recognition of gastrointestinal disease in autistic children and adults, and was instrumental in its inclusion as a key theme in the autism exemplar of the National Service Framework (NSF).

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