Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Cambridge Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) - Hardcover

 
9780521553865: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Cambridge Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

Synopsis

This volume reflects recent progress in the understanding of autism and related conditions, with contributions from leading authorities in the clinical and social sciences, and offers an international perspective on current thinking. Chapters cover current approaches to definition and diagnosis, prevalence and planning for service delivery, cognitive, genetic and neurobiological features, and pathophysiological mechanisms. Interventions reviewed include the pharmacological, behavioral and educational, and a thoughtful final chapter addresses the nature of the fundamental social disturbance that characterizes autism. As a summary of what is now known about autism and related disorders, and an indicator of what is still poorly understood, this book will be an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and carers.

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Review

' ... provides an up-to-date overview of the condition, which is both detailed in its coverage and broad in its scope.' Chris Jarrold, Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology

'This is a useful summary of the current state of research into autistic disorders and highlights the questions that still have to be answered.' European Child & Adolescent Journal

Book Description

This volume reflects recent progress in the understanding of autism and related conditions, including current approaches to definition and diagnosis, prevalence, and neurobiological features. Pharmacological, behavioral and educational interventions are reviewed. An essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and carers.

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