โ Scribed by Eric Hollander (editor), Randi Hagerman (editor), Deborah Fein (editor)
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Autism Spectrum Disorders serves as an essential guide and concise, focused introduction to the progress and promise of autism research and evidence-based and targeted treatments. Since the initial descriptions by Kanner and Asperger more than 75 years ago of what are now recognized as the autism spectrum disorders, understanding of the neurobiological, psychosocial, and genetic aspects of these disorders has changed radically. The editors have assembled a formidable roster of experts on autism spectrum disorders, as well as on genetics, epidemiology, environmental toxicity, occupational therapy, and other fields that contribute to our understanding of the etiology and treatment of these complex disorders, to create a book that is cutting edge, yet accessible enough to be suitable for families as well as for clinicians. The book s emphasis on types of assessment, genetic testing and counseling, and medical and psychological treatment will be exceedingly useful to health care providers navigating the new diagnostic criteria introduced in DSM-5, and to parents plotting a course for their child's care. Well-written, authoritative, and evidence-based, Autism Spectrum Disorders fills a void in the literature and meets the needs of a growing audience.
Contents
Contributors
Foreword
1 Epidemiology โข Julianne Myers, Alison Presmanes Hill, Katharine Zuckerman, Eric Fombonne
2 Genomics and Epigenomics โข Fereydoun Hormozdiari, Megan Y. Dennis, Janine M. LaSalle
3 Environmental Toxicity andImmune Dysregulation โข Judy Van de Water, Isaac N. Pessah
4 Psychiatric Assessment and Pharmacological Treatment โข Casara Jean Ferretti, Bonnie P. Taylor, Jacqueline Shinall, Eric Hollander
5 Pediatric and Neurological Assessment and Targeted Treatments โข Andrew Ligsay, Jennifer M. Bain, Jeremy Veenstra-Vander Weele, Randi Hagerman
6 Cognitive Assessment โข Marianne Barton, Julia Chen, Cara Cordeaux, Deborah Fein
7 Behavioral Treatments โข Rebecca P.F. MacDonald, Diana Parry-Cruwys, Pamela Peterson
8 The DIRยฎ (Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based) Model: A Parent-Mediated Approach to Interdisciplinary Assessment and Comprehensive Intervention โข Serena Wieder, Gilbert M. Foley,
9 Autism Interventions in Schools โข Christina Kang Toolan, Connie Kasari
10 Language, Communication, and Occupational Therapy Interventions โข Leonard Abbeduto, Laura Greiss Hess, Julia Wilbarger, Andrea McDuffie
11 Complementary andIntegrative Approaches โข Robert L. Hendren, Felicia Widjaja, Brittany Lawton
12 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Noninvasive Brain Stimulation โข Peter G. Enticott, Stefano Pallanti, Eric Hollander
Index
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