Autism And Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook

Publisher Omnigraphics

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eBook

2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Publisher

Omnigraphics

Volume

Edition

2

Copyright

2011

ISBN13

9780780811959

Release

Format

eBook

Grade Level

College Freshman - College Senior

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Overview

Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook, First Edition, describes the current diagnostic criteria distinguishing the different types of pervasive developmental disorders, explains what is known about their causes, and provides information about screening and diagnostic methods and current treatments and interventions, including guidelines for evaluating their safety and effectiveness. Information about coping with common family and lifestyle issues, navigating the educational system, and facing independence is also provided. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for further help and information.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
2: What are ASD and Autistic Disorder?.
3: Asperger Syndrome (High-Functioning Autism).
4: Rett Syndrome.
5: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder.
6: Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS).
7: Statistics on ASD in the United States.
8: ASD Prevalence is Increasing.
9: Risk Factors and Economic Costs of ASD.
10: Diagnoses of ASD Made at Earlier Ages.
11: Causes and Risk Factors Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
12: Brain Dysfunction in ASD.
13: Mirror Neuron System and Autism.
14: Environment and the Developing Brain.
15: People with Autism have Trouble with the Distinction between Self and Others.
16: Autism is Not a Fundamental Problem of Attention.
17: Brain Proteins with Links to Nicotine Addiction and Autism.
18: Genetics Impact ASD.
19: Genes Involved with Autism.
20: Spontaneous Gene Mutations May Boost ASD Risk.
21: Risk of Autism Tied to Genes that Influence Brain Cell Connections.
22: Silenced Gene for Social Behavior Found in Autism.
23: Gene Linked to Autism and Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders.
24: Facial Recognition is a Distinct Genetic Skill.
25: Possible Genetic Overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism.
26: Diseases, Vaccines, and ASD.
27: Can Diseases and Vaccines Cause ASD.
28: Vaccines are Not Associated with ASD.
29: Autism, Asthma, Inflammation, and the Hygiene Hypothesis.
30: Autism and Fragile X Syndrome Feature Immune Signatures.
31: Premature Birth and Autism.
32: Early Development Risk Factors for ASD.
33: Identifying and Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders.
34: Symptoms of ASD.
35: Range of Symptoms.
36: Autism Symptoms Emerge in Infancy.
37: Eye Response to Light a Possible Autism Biomarker.
38: Sensory Sensitivity and ASD.
39: Regression in Autism.
40: Challenging Behaviors.
41: Developmental Scre
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Autism And Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook

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