Diagnosis, development, neurobiology, and behavior [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Fred R. Volkmar ... [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910827002503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2005
• ISBN: 1-280-27558-8; 9786610275588; 0-470-93934-6; 0-471-72110-7
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (788 p.)
• Collana: Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders ; ; v.1
• Altri autori (Persone): VolkmarFred R
• Disciplina: 618.92/85882
• Soggetti: Autism in children; Autistic children - Services for; Developmental disabilities; Developmentally disabled children - Services for
• 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 indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Contributors; Editorial Board; Preface; Contents; Section I: DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION; Chapter 1: Issues in the Classification of Autism and Related Conditions; Chapter 2: Epidemiological Studies of Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Chapter 3: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder; Chapter 4: Asperger Syndrome; Chapter 5: Rett Syndrome: A Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Chapter 6: Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified; Chapter 7: Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorders; Section II: DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR; Chapter 8: Autism in Infancy and Early ChildhoodChapter 9: The School-Age Child with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 10: Adolescents and Adults with Autism; Chapter 11: Social Development in Autism; Chapter 12: Language and Communication in Autism; Chapter 13: Neuropsychological Characteristics in Autism and Related Conditions; Chapter 14: Imitation and Play in Autism; Chapter 15: Autism and Emotion; Section III: NEUROLOGICAL AND MEDICAL ISSUES; Chapter 16: Genetic Influences and Autism; Chapter 17: Neurochemical ; Studies of Autism; Chapter 18: Neurologic Aspects of Autism; Chapter 19: Functional Neuroimaging Studies of Autism Spectrum DisordersChapter 20: Medical Aspects of Autism; Section IV: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES; Chapter 21: Problems of Categorical Classification Systems; Chapter 22: Executive Functions; Chapter 23: Empathizing and Systemizing in Autism Spectrum Conditions; Chapter 24: The Weak Central Coherence Account of Autism; Chapter 25: Joint Attention and Neurodevelopmental Models of Autism; Chapter 26: The Enactive Mind - From Actions to Cognition: Lessons from Autism; Author Index; Subject Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Now expanded to two volumes, this invaluable reference work provides a comprehensive review of all information presently available about these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, neurobiology, pediatrics, etc. The Handbook covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, legal and social issues. The Third Edition is updated to include the newest work in animal models, genetics, neuropsychological processes, screening and assessment methods.