{"product_id":"autism-in-pediatric-practice-a-clinicians-guide-paperback","title":"Autism in Pediatric Practice: A Clinician's Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePolly J. Panitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for the pediatric primary care setting, \u003ci\u003eAutism in Pediatric Practice: A Clinician's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, educational resource that supports clinicians in caring for children on the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on early childhood. This guide strengthens the clinician's knowledge base while providing a clear framework for delivering thoughtful, effective care within the medical home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey concepts are introduced through hypothetical case vignettes and explored in depth throughout each chapter, helping clinicians translate theory into everyday practice. The guide includes practical tools for clinical documentation and resources for parent education to enable pediatric primary care clinicians to effectively engage in patient care and support families of autistic children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics include\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtiology, presentation, screening, and diagnosis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for optimizing office visits, including scheduling considerations, office accommodations, and billing and coding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding and management of behavioral challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapy options, including guidance for choosing appropriate therapies and information on pharmacological and complementary approaches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of co-occurring conditions, including attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder, insomnia, and gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare transition planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial education services, including evaluations, early intervention, and the individualized education program process \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolly J. Panitz, MD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a developmental pediatrician whose career has centered on partnering with general pediatricians and families to support the development of young children. Her approach emphasizes teaching strategies for structuring the natural environment of children and fostering collaboration among caregivers, educators, and health care clinicians.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Panitz earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency in general pediatrics at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She completed a fellowship in behavioral and developmental pediatrics at Evanston Hospital. Her clinical career has included positions in general pediatrics at the University of Texas at San Antonio and in private practice in Northern Virginia. She later established herself as a specialist embedded within a large 5-site pediatric practice, where she provided both diagnostic assessments and longitudinal care for children with developmental concerns, attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder, and autism. In addition to direct patient care, Dr Panitz has run parenting support groups and classes, coordinated care across medical and educational teams, and provided consultation on school-based educational planning. She has contributed to statewide pediatric education through Virginia's Mental Health Access Program for general pediatric clinicians where she taught about early childhood development and led case-based discussions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Panitz is now retired from practice and is involved in a variety of community-based volunteer endeavors. She enjoys playing cello, biking, hiking, and spending as much time as possible with her family.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46661666209989,"sku":"9781610028837","price":110.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/VHtZeSCBzw9781610028837.webp?v=1785907758","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/autism-in-pediatric-practice-a-clinicians-guide-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}