| Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Reference Handbook Contributor(s): Ph D., Raphael Bernier (Author), Gerdts, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598843346 ISBN-13: 9781598843347 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Psychology | Reference - Medical | Reference |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2010018022 |
| Series: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.9" W x 9.1" (1.45 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Autism describes a complex developmental disability that interferes with social interaction and communication. Symptoms of autism are generally recognizable when children are under the age of three. Until the 1990s, rates for autism were generally estimated at 1 in 2500. In 2010, however, the estimate is now 1 in 110 children. Is the incidence of autism increasing, or has there simply been a shift in how often this disability is diagnosed as the problem? This text provides a comprehensive explanation of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Reference Handbook educates readers about ASD without relying on confusing medical jargon, highlighting current understanding of etiology, neuroscience, and intervention. It also discusses the historical and cultural influences of ASD and explores the controversial aspects of autism. |