About the Handbook
The HANS Physician Handbook was created to provide primary care physicians and nurse practitioners with a clear, visual reference for recognizing autism in young children. The handbook includes over 100 original illustrations depicting "behavioral symptoms" organized by DSM diagnostic criteria.
The handbook covers:
- Impact on the Family
- Role of Early Intervention
- Co-Existing Conditions
- Potential Referrals
- Optimizing Office Visits
- Physician Resources
- Parent Resources
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The handbook is available as a free PDF in 22 languages.
Endorsements
“This beautifully illustrated book provides an appealing, quick reference for the busy primary care physician/nurse-practitioner with regard to diagnosing autism in young children… should be a must for any professional working with children.”Margaret Bauman, MDDirector, LADDERS Program, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children; Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
“A must-see for primary care physicians!”David W. Willis, MDVice-President, Oregon Pediatric Society; Director, Northwest Early Childhood Institute, Portland, OR
“An easy-to-understand pictorial display of the early signs and symptoms of autism.”Nancy J. Minshew, MDProfessor of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Pittsburgh; Director, NIH Autism Center of Excellence