Autism Spectrum Disorder, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America The Clinics: Internal Medicine Series

In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Paul Lipkin and Joshua Ewen, both of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorder. While pediatricians now have adopted screening and early identification of autism spectrum disorder into their practices, limited training has been provided around longer-term care throughout their childhood. This issue focuses on the newest information on the fundamental neuroscience and genetics of autism and the care needs of children with autism during middle childhood and adolescence.

• Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics on the autism constellation and neurodiversity (including autism in adults); diagnosis of autism and its differential; psychopharmacology management of autism; autism in the schools and at home; evidence-based interventions in autism; mortality and autism: suicide and elopement; and more.
• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on autism spectrum disorder, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Health Care for Autistic Children: A Public Health Perspective
Screening for Autism: A Review of the Current State, Ongoing Challenges, and Novel Approaches on the Horizon
Differential Diagnosis of Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Etiologic Evaluation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Evidence-Based Interventions in Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder at Home and in School
Autism and Epilepsy
Sleep Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Health Crises in Autistic Children: A Framework for Prevention and Intervention in Primary Care
Psychopharmacology Management in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Profound Autism: An Imperative Diagnosis
A Pediatrician’s Practical Guide for Navigating Transition to Adulthood with Autistic Youth and Their Caregivers
The Autism Constellation and Neurodiversity: Long-Term and Adult Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mortality and Autism: Suicide and Elopement