Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Evidence-Based Approach - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1639279008 ISBN 13: 9781639279005

Publisher: American Medical Publishers, 2023

Synopsis

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a type of condition, associated with brain development that affects how a person perceives and interacts with others. This condition can create difficulties in social interaction and communication. It also involves recurring and limited behavioral patterns. The risk factors of ASD include family history, preterm births, the child's gender, the age of the parents, etc. ASD is diagnosed by a thorough examination of a person's behavior and growth, and it is typically diagnosed by the age of two. The most successful therapies of ASD include occupational therapy, physical therapy, applied behavioral analysis, pharmacological therapy and speech therapy. The goal of the treatment is to reduce the negative effects and related deficits of ASD. The treatment also emphasizes on increasing functional independence and quality of life. This book contains some path-breaking studies on autism spectrum disorder. It provides significant information to help develop a good understanding of this medical condition. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the condition.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1639279008
• ISBN 13: 9781639279005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Flowers Collin