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9781455739080

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Overview for Pediatricians, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

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    9781455739080

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    1455739081

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2012-02-01
  • Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

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The Guest Editors have assembled expert authors to cover the full clinical span of the topic autism and autism spectrum disorders. An historical perspective of the evolution of the disorder opens the issue. Next, comprehensive coverage is given to an article on the definitions, diagnostic criteria, and clinical features of autism spectrum disorders. Other articles in the issue cover the relevant topics like epidemiology, genetic syndromes and genetic testing, early diagnosis and diagnostic evaluation, and neuroimaging and neurochemistry of autism. Authors also present information on tsocial skills for the autistic child, behavioral interventions, and transitioning the autistic child into adulthood, to name a few. This issue should be very well received by pediatricians.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Overview for Pediatriciansp. xv
Preface: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Overview for Pediatriciansp. xix
Historical Perspectives on Autism: Its Past Record of Discovery and Its Present State of Solipsism, Skepticism, and Sorrowful Suspicionp. 1
In the Doctor's Office: A Parent Perspectivep. 13
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Clinical Features and Diagnosisp. 19
Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disordersp. 27
Neurobiological Basis of Autismp. 45
Neuroimaging and Neurochemistry of Autismp. 63
Role of Endocrine Factors in Autistic Spectrum Disordersp. 75
Office Screening and Early Identification of Children with Autismp. 89
Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disordersp. 103
Approach to the Genetic Evaluation of the Child with Autismp. 113
Language and Communication in Autism: An Integrated Viewp. 129
Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disordersp. 147
Social Skills Training for Children with Autismp. 165
Psychopharmacology of Autism Spectrum Disordersp. 175
Transition from School to Work for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Understanding the Process and Achieving Better Outcomesp. 189
Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Impact on Functioningp. 203
Indexp. 215
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