Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

Amber Bostwick

Brkanac, Zoran, Bryan H. King and Wendy H Raskind. “Pharmacology and genetics of autism: implications for diagnosis and treatment.” Personalized Medicine 5.6 (2008): 599+. Academic OneFile. Web. 10 Apr. 2012

            This source is information concerning pharmacological approaches for treatment for autism. It has a lot of information on medication and what is approved for treatment. This source will be used in my medication category.

Fergus, Kathleen A., MS, CGC. “Autism.” Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders. Ed. Brigham Narins. Vol. 1. 2^nd ed. Detroit: Thomson Gale, 2005. Nursing Resource Center. Gale. Library of Michigan. 29 Mar. 2012 <http://find.galegroup.com/nrcx/infomark.do?&source=gale&srcprod=NRC&prodld=NRC&userGroupName=lom_accessmich&tabl[

            This source has a lot of mixed information regarding autism in general. The part of this source that I am looking to use is Treatment and Management. This should be very useful it talks about standardized testing instruments, treatment and how professionals develop treatment plans. I will use this in my treatment category.

Garden Therapy: Aids Autism & More (3/2010).” Basilandspice.com 23 Mar. 2010. General OneFile. Web. 17 Apr. 2012

            This source is all about gardening and how it can be used with disorders such as autism. Gardening category is where this will be placed by itself. 

Goepp, Julius G. “Autism: a nutraceutical approach.” Life Extensions Dec. 2007. Academic OneFile. Web. 17 Apr. 2012

            This source goes into different kind of diet approaches to treat autism. It isn’t just about diets its about integrative approaches to autism. This source seems very informational and useful for my research. Diet will be the category this source goes into.  

Hendren, Robert L., et al. “Update on autism: Issues in treatment and comorbidity.” Psychiatric Times Oct. 2010: 33. Academic OneFile. Web. 10 Apr. 2012

            This source is an article containing information on psychoeducational and behavioral treatments, psychopharmacology updates and updates on autism in general. This source will be beneficial in updates in treatment and such. This source will go in my medicine treatment category. 

Ladew, Patricia, and Anne Stull. “The team approach to helping children with autism succeed at home, school, and in the community.” The Exceptional Parent Oct. 2009: 62+. General OneFile. Web. 17 Apr. 2012.

            This source provides me with information on how the team of parents, educators, guardians, and therapist can work together and create an ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis. This piece talks about many different arrangements of therapy and treatment. I will use this source in a single category ABA.

NAET: Researchers Report Effective Treatment of Autism Through NAET. Professional Services Close-Up 2 Feb. 2012. Health Reference Center Academic. Web. 17 Apr. 2012

This source is about research that has been done at the NAET Autism Treatment Center. It goes into details about very little concerning autism that maybe caused by allergies and how they use acupressure and kinesiology to desensitize symptoms an autistic child can suffer from. I will use this in my therapy category.

Otto, M. Alexander. “Be open to parents’ ideas on autism treatments.” Clinical Psychiatry News Mar. 2011: 19. Academic OneFile. Web. 10 Apr. 2012.

This source is a bit different than the rest; it explains that conventional approaches fail to help autistic children and parents voices should be heard with treatment opinions. This source in very interesting and has quoted information within it from doctors and professionals. This source will be under its own parent treatment ideas.

Pullen, Lara C. "The P.L.A.Y. Project: a revolutionary treatment approach for children with autism." The Exceptional Parent Oct. 2008: 42+. General OneFile. Web. 19 Apr. 2012.

            This source is about a specific P.L.A.Y. Project. It explains the ins and outs of the project and benefits then examines ABA vs. Play-based therapy. This source will go by itself for a play based category.

Turkington, Carol A. “Autism.” Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Ed. Jacqueline L. Longe. Vol. 1. 3^rd Online ed. Detroit: Thomson Gale, 2007. Nursing Resource Center. Gale. Library of Michigan. 29 Mar. 2012 <http://find.galegroup.com/nrcx/infomark.do?&source=gale&srcprod=NRC&userGroupName=lom_accessmich&tabl[

            This source is a lot of basic information about autism. I am using the part in this about treatment and options within treatment, educational or behavior treatment, medication, alternative treatment, DMG, and exercise. This will be a very useful source used in treatment options.