The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes - Rilegato

Gillberg, Christopher; Coleman, Mary

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ISBN 10: 0521432286 ISBN 13: 9780521432283

Casa editrice: Mac Keith Press, 1992

Riassunto

In this major reference work the authors give a complete account of what is currently known about autism, which will be an invaluable source book to all clinicians who interact with autistic patients. In the first parts, the book describes and reviews the clinical considerations and also reviews the general literature, including genetical studies and brain imaging. Part III reviews other disease states that possess a subgroup showing autistic syndromes and Part IV gives an account of treatments of autism currently under investigation.

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Recensione:

'The state of the art of biological research into autism is nowhere better summarized than in this book ... Gillberg and Coleman's well-structured and comprehensive ... they are, without doubt, uniquely placed to write such a book ... this book is a comprehensive account of current knowledge.' Brain

Contenuti:

1. Introduction; Part I. Clinical Considerations: 2. Clinical diagnosis; 3. Asperger syndrome; 4. Diagnosis in infancy; 5. Clinical course and prognosis; 6. Epilepsy; Part II. Review of the General Literature: 7. Epidemiology; 8. Genetics; 9. Preconceptional, prenatal, perinatal and birth injury studies; 10. Biochemical studies; 11. Endocrine and immunological studies; 12. Electrophysiological studies; 13. Brain imaging; 14. Neuropathological studies; 15. Neuropsychology; Part III. Disease Entities that have a Subgroup with the Autistic Syndrome: 16. Chromosome aberrations; 17. Metabolic disease; 18. Infectious disease; 19. Structural entities; 20. Other established syndromes that have children with autistic symptoms; 21. Auditory and visual considerations; Part IV. Treatments Currently Under Investigation: 22. Pharmacological therapies; 23. Other medical therapies; Part V. Conclusion: 24. Theory; 25. Evaluation: medical (general, psychiatric, neurological), neuropsychological and laboratory; 26. Conclusion; Appendix A. Resources for families; Appendix B. Use of adversive therapy; Index.

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• Editore: Mac Keith Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0521432286
• ISBN 13: 9780521432283
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 300