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ISBN Number: 9780313347634
Written by: Benaron, Lisa D.
Published by: Greenwood Press
Subject: Autism
Subject: Cognitive Psychology
Subject: General
Subject: Mental Illness
Subject: Psychopathology, Autism
Copyright: 2008
Series: Biographies of Disease
Date of Publication: November 2008
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 250
Book Size: 9.30x6.20x1.00 in. 1.20 lbs.
Few issues cause as much strife in contemporary society as does the cause and treatment of autism. Stories about the autism epidemic abound on talk shows and make headlines in newspapers and magazines. Celebrities and politicians express their personal opinions on the cause (or causes) of the increase in autism spectrum disorders (or ASDs), opinions often not shared by the conventional scientific community. Parents, family members, schools and government-funded agencies struggle to do the right thing for individuals with ASDs, This volume in the Biographies of Disease series provides an understandable, non-biased guide to the quagmire of information about ASDs. This foundation will enable readers to better understand the statements made by various authorities on ASDs. Autism covers all aspects of our historical and current understanding of autism spectrum disorders. The text starts with the recognition of autism in the forties and traces the development of ways to diagnose autism, explains why autism has been expanded to the "autistic spectrum disorders." The author covers what is known and not known about the autism "epidemic" and the causes of ASDs. The critical importance of screening and early intervention is emphasized with respect to outcome for individuals with ASDs. Promising areas of research are highlighted. After reading this book, the reader will be able to place the latest breaking news about ASDs into perspective. While it is not yet possible to answer all of the questions about autism, this book allows the reader to follow along as the mystery is unraveled. Autism covers all aspects of our historical and current understanding of autism spectrum disorders: BLDiscusses the recognition of autism in the forties and traces the development of ways to diagnose autism BLExplains why autism has been expanded to the "autistic spectrum disorders" BLCovers what is known and not known about the autism "epidemic" and the causes of ASDs. BLDetails the importance of screening and early intervention and reviews information about outcome for individuals with ASDs. BLIdentifies promising areas of research After reading this book, the reader will be able to place the latest breaking news about ASDs into perspective. While it is not yet possible to answer all of the questions about autism, this book allows the reader to follow along as the mystery is unraveled Book News Annotation:
This volume details the development of knowledge about autism
spectrum disorders, from the 1940s to the increased research of the
past two decades, as well as screening; diagnostic assessments,
including specific DSM-IV-TR criteria; statistics about autism;
possible causes, including genetics and vaccines; and interventions
and alternative treatments. Benaron, who is board certified in
pediatrics, internal medicine, and neurodevelopmental disabilities,
is associated with Far Northern Regional Center.
Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:
Provides a short accessible introduction to the science and medicine behind autism.
Synopsis:
Few issues cause as much strife in contemporary society as does the cause and treatment of autism. Stories about the autism epidemic abound on talk shows and make headlines in newspapers and magazines. Celebrities and politicians express their personal opinions on the cause (or causes) of the increase in autism spectrum disorders (or ASDs), opinions often not shared by the conventional scientific community. Parents, family members, schools and government-funded agencies struggle to do the right thing for individuals with ASDs, This volume in the Biographies of Disease series provides an understandable, non-biased guide to the quagmire of information about ASDs. This foundation will enable readers to better understand the statements made by various authorities on ASDs. Autism covers all aspects of our historical and current understanding of autism spectrum disorders. The text starts with the recognition of autism in the forties and traces the development of ways to diagnose autism, explains why autism has been expanded to the "autistic spectrum disorders." The author covers what is known and not known about the autism "epidemic" and the causes of ASDs. The critical importance of screening and early intervention is emphasized with respect to outcome for individuals with ASDs. Promising areas of research are highlighted. After reading this book, the reader will be able to place the latest breaking news about ASDs into perspective. While it is not yet possible to answer all of the questions about autism, this book allows the reader to follow along as the mystery is unraveled.
