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Nursing of autism spectrum disorder : evidence-based integrated care across the lifespan [E-Book]

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Publisher: New York : Springer Pub. Co., [2012]Description: 1 online resource (xv, 508 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780826108487
0826108482

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NLM classification:

WY 160

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Contents:

Autism Spectrum Disorder : core features and medical comorbidities / Cordelia Robinson Rosenberg -- Prevalence, etiology and genetics / Marygrace Yale Kaiser, Ellen Giarelli, and Jennifer Pinto-Martin -- Introduction to integrated, comprehensive nursing care of Autism Spectrum Disorder / Ellen Giarelli -- Caring for the pregnant woman with a family history of cognitive/developmental disabilities / Kimberly K. Trout, Karen Blake, and Heather Marozsan -- Finding what we're looking for : evidence-based early identification and nursing care of young children at risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders / Marcia R. Gardner -- Complex autism : is it rare or a family affair? / Margaret Cooney Souders and Kathleen T. Sharp -- Nursing care of the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder scheduled for a tonsillectomy / Brenda M. Holtzer -- "Keep calm and carry on" : the school nurse and students on the Autism Spectrum / Marian S. Byrnes and Marcia R. Gardner -- Adolescent health and development : the unique experience of the adolescent with Asperger's Syndrome / Nina Scarpinato -- Transition to community : adolescence, employment, and companionship / Lauren Blann [and others] -- Caring for women with Asperger's Syndrome during the childbearing cycle / Joan Rosen Bloch, Karen J. Lecks, and Patricia Dunphy Suplee -- Emergency nursing care of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Kathleen Patrizzi and Ellen Girelli -- Cancer care for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder : the case of prostate cancer / Ellen Giarelli and Jean Ruttenberg -- Evidence-based care of the older client with autism / Debi A. Schuhow and Tamara L. Zurakowski -- The nurse's role in managing transitions and future planning for aging adults with autism and their families / Kathleen M. Fischer and Justin D. Peterson -- Ethical issues in the care of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the family and the community : hearing the voice of the person with autism at the end of life / Margaret J. Hegge -- Professional nursing partnerships and the future of Autism Spectrum Disorder nursing care / Ellen Giarelli, Judith Bonaduce, and Kristen van der Veen -- Legal issues and implications for nursing care of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States / Pamela Holtzclaw Williams and Lorri Unumb.

Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a growing health problem, and nearly all nurses are likely to care for individuals with ASDs in a variety of settings. Designed as a textbook and reference, this volume prepares nurses to recognize the unique challenges of providing evidence-based health care the meets the special needs of ASD patients across lifespan and in multiple practice settings. Chapters include setting-specific case studies and consistently formatted information about key clinical issues, clinical assessment, and a best practice nursing plan of care.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a growing health problem, and nearly all nurses are likely to care for individuals with ASDs in a variety of settings. Designed as a textbook and reference, this volume prepares nurses to recognize the unique challenges of providing evidence-based health care the meets the special needs of ASD patients across lifespan and in multiple practice settings. Chapters include setting-specific case studies and consistently formatted information about key clinical issues, clinical assessment, and a best practice nursing plan of care.

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