Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders - Hardcover

 
9780471532422: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0471532428 ISBN 13: 9780471532422
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1997

Synopsis

A comprehensive view of all information presently available about autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplinespsychiatry, psychology, neurobiology and pediatrics. This book covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques and legal and social issues.

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From the Author

A comprehensive summary of current knowledge on autism.
This 2nd edition of the Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders addresses the considerable progress made over the past decade of research. In addition to autism the volume includes coverage of other pervasive developmental disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Rett's syndrome as well as PDD-NOS. Leading contributors in the field address aspects of importance to research and intervention. One section of the book is devoted to work on autism in other countries and the final section provides personal perspectives from a parent, teacher, sibling, and autistic person.

Synopsis

Presenting a comprehensive view of all information available about autism and pervasive developmental disorders, this updated edition draws on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, neurobiology and pediatrics. It covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, legal and social issues. Recent work on motor functioning, social cognition, brain imaging, emotional development, language functions, and genetic findings, are all included, as well as new approaches to educating and intervening with these types of cases.

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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471532428
ISBN 13 
9780471532422
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
1120
Editor
Cohen Donald J., Volkmar Fred R.