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Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am
; 24(3): 571-83, 2015 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26092740
ABSTRACT
The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the severity of impairment, and its impact on systems are a source of ever-growing concern. This article (1) describes briefly the spectrum of ASD and its treatments; (2) discusses the impact that ASD has on the individual, family, and external environment; and (3) discusses the application of family therapy principles in order to meet the needs of children and families affected by ASD. Illustrative case examples are presented.
Subject(s)
Autism Spectrum Disorder/therapy , Family Therapy/methods , Family/psychology , Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Male
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AMA J Ethics
; 17(5): 419-24, 2015 May 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25986084