Description
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Phenotypes, Mechanisms and Treatments
Key Issues in Mental Health Series, Vol. 180
Language: EnglishSubjects for Autism Spectrum Disorders :
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Publication date: 02-2015
180 p. · Hardback
180 p. · Hardback
Description
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Accurate and exhaustive, this book provides a wide overview of the current
knowledge on phenotypes, mechanisms and treatment of autism spectrum
disorders. It covers topics on diagnostic issues, comorbid conditions and
therapeutic strategies along with a detailed discussion on the actual
understanding of the pathophysiology of autism disorders. More
specifically, this book reviews in detail the current knowledge on the
comorbidity between mental and medical disorders, describes abnormal
cognitive and social development and gives a thorough overview on genetic
as well as brain imaging abnormalities observed in autism spectrum
disorders. In addition, the current literature on environmental risk
factors which may provide an explanation for the increased prevalence of
autism is being described. The last chapter gives an extensive review of
early detection and early therapeutic interventions encompassing
psycho-social and pharmacological strategies. Each chapter is easy to read
and gives the reader access to the most important information on each
topic covered. This book provides innovative reading material for medical
students, psychologists, researchers and clinicians who need accurate
information on the best available diagnostic and therapeutic strategies as
well as on up-to-date research data.
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