| Autism: A Neurological Disorder of Early Brain Development Contributor(s): Tuchman, Roberto (Editor), Rapin, Isabelle (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1898683492 ISBN-13: 9781898683490 Publisher: Mac Keith Press OUR PRICE: $90.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Neurology |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2006494177 |
| Series: International Review of Child Neurology (Mac Keith Press) |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.38" W x 9.38" (1.97 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written by child neurologists, this comprehensive, multi-authored volume on autism systematically discusses the classification, epidemiology and neurobiology of autism. Autism lacks a unique etiology or specific pathology, so the behaviorally defined social deficits, language impairments and repetitive behaviors that define autism are explored from a developmental neurology perspective. The evidence suggesting that autism is a disorder of neuronal development is reviewed by experts on the genetics, neuroanatomy and neuroradiology, neurochemistry, immunology, and neurophysiology of autism. Chapters provide comprehensive reviews of the common neurological problems associated with autism such as epilepsy, sleep disturbances and motor and sensory deficits. Neuropsychological assessment, medical and psychopharmacologic management, educational and behavioral interventions and outcome are discussed within the clinical content of the practicing neurologist. The research agenda needed to understand the neurology of autism is emphasized throughout the book and in the conclusion. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tuchman, Roberto: - Dr Tuchman is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Director of Developmental and Behavioral Neurology at Miami Children's Hospital.Rapin, Isabelle: - Isabelle Rapin is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics (Neurology) and Attending Neurologist and Child Neurologist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York. |