The autism spectrum : scientific foundations and treatment

"Written for the wide range of physicians and professionals who treat children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), this book reviews the scientific research on the nature and causes of autism, outlines best treatment practices with children and describes a comprehensive assessment...

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Main Author: Reber, Mark (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press , c2012
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245 0 4 |a The autism spectrum :   |b scientific foundations and treatment   |c [edited by] Mark Reber 
260 |a Cambridge :   |b Cambridge University Press ,   |c c2012 
300 |a xi, 337 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 24 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. Austin Nosology: definitions and diagnoses -- 2. Epidemiology -- 3. Phenomenology: the neuropsychology of autism Gerry Stefanatos -- 4. Pathophysiology: the neuroscience of autism Gerry Stefanatos -- 5. Etiology: syndromic autism -- 6. Etiology: essential autism -- 7. Autism screening and diagnostic evaluation -- 8. Educational treatments for children with ASDs -- 9. Habilitative treatments for children with ASDs: speech and occupational therapy, assistive technology -- 10. Behavioral treatments for children with ASDs -- 11. Medication and nutritional treatments for children with ASDs -- 12. Diagnosis and assessment of adults with ASDs -- 13. Service and treatment planning for adults with ASDs 
520 |a "Written for the wide range of physicians and professionals who treat children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), this book reviews the scientific research on the nature and causes of autism, outlines best treatment practices with children and describes a comprehensive assessment and treatment approach for adults. Topics covered include: [bullet] Classification, epidemiology and diagnosis [bullet] Neurodevelopmental abnormalities [bullet] Recommendations for early screening and evaluating at-risk children [bullet] Early interventions based on applied behavioral analysis [bullet] The critical role of special education, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy and assistive technology in treating children [bullet] Pharmacotherapy [bullet] Complementary and alternative treatments [bullet] Development of individualized and person-centered treatments for adults The Autism Spectrum is an invaluable resource for all those working with ASDs including pediatricians, psychiatrists, behavioral psychologists, special educators, nurses and therapists"-- Provided by publisher 
650 0 |a Autism spectrum disorders 
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