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Record Nr.

UNINA9910797710603321

Titolo

Autism spectrum disorder / / edited by Christopher J. McDougle, MD ; contributors, Robert E. Accordino, MD, MSc [and fifty-six others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, England ; ; New York, New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

0-19-934974-6

0-19-934975-4

0-19-934973-8

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (521 p.)

Collana

Primer On

Disciplina

616.85882

Soggetti

Autism spectrum disorders

Autism spectrum disorders in children

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 at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

6. Psychiatric Comorbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorder7. Neurological Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder; 8. Genetic Disorders Associated With the Autism Spectrum  Disorder Phenotype; 9. Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Elderly; Section 2: Etiology; 10. Neuroimaging of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 11. Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 12. Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 13. Neuropathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 14. Immunological Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Section 3: Treatment; 15. Behavioral Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sommario/riassunto

This volume provides a quick yet comprehensive overview of clinically-relevant topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for the medical or mental health student, trainee, or recent graduate who seeks efficient learning. Aspects of diagnosis, etiology, treatment and care delivery systems are covered by leading experts. Clinical vignettes, highlighted key points, and illustrative photos, figures and tables are used to enhance the learning experience for the reader.