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Record Nr.

UNINA9910788533803321

Autore

Buxbaum Joseph D

Titolo

The neuroscience of autism spectrum disorders [[electronic resource] /] / Joseph D. Buxbaum, Patrick R. Hof

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Academic Press, 2013

ISBN

1-283-63107-5

9786613943521

0-12-391930-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (493 p.)

Classificazione

44.91

77.50

Altri autori (Persone)

HofPatrick R

Disciplina

616.8588

Soggetti

Autism spectrum disorders

Neurosciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section 1. Autism spectrum disorders -- section 2. Etology of autism spectrum disorders -- section 3. Brain imaging and neuropathology of autism spectrum disorders -- section 4. Model systems and pathways in autism spectrum disorders.

Sommario/riassunto

Autism is no longer considered a rare disease, and the Center for Disease Control now estimates that upwards of 730,000 children in the US struggle with this isolating brain disorder.  New research is leading to greater understanding of and ability to treat the disorder at an earlier age.  It is hoped that further genetic and imaging studies will lead to biologically based diagnostic techniques that could help speed detection and allow early, more effective intervention.   Edited by two leaders in the field, this volume offers a current survey and synthesis of the most important findin