Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

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Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

About this book

Interest in autism and related disorders has exploded. Established as an essential book on this complex syndrome, the new edition has been extensively revised to reflect significant advances in research. Featuring contributions from leading international authorities in the clinical and social sciences, the book covers recent progress in our understanding of the field and offers a perspective on the present state of the discipline. With new material on topics such as evidence-based treatment and practice, the book covers changes in diagnosis resulting from the publication of DSM-V, and developments in how autism is understood, including the removal of language delay as a necessary diagnostic criterion. Far-reaching, the book considers aspects from epidemiology, genetics, and neurobiology, to core symptoms, early interventions, and pharmacology. One section critically surveys the history of autism as a diagnostic concept, and issues such as an ageing population and the impact of research on national policy are considered.

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Yes, you can access Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders by Fred R. Volkmar in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Psychiatry & Mental Health. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2019
Print ISBN
9781108410595
eBook ISBN
9781108693608
Edition
3
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Psychiatry & Mental Health

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Imprints Page
  5. Contents
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Preface to 3rd Edition and Acknowledgments
  8. 1 Diagnosis and Definition of Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
  9. 2 Epidemiological Surveys of Autism Spectrum Disorders
  10. 3 Psychological Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorders
  11. 4 Communication and its Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders
  12. 5 The Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
  13. 6 The Neurobiology of Autism
  14. 7 Psychopharmacology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
  15. 8 Behavioral and Educational Interventions
  16. 9 The Impact of ASD Research on National Policy Lessons from the Combating Autism Act and the National Institute for Health ...
  17. 10 Adult Life for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  18. Index