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Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Reference Handbook

Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Reference Handbook

Gerdts, Jennifer
Bernier, Raphael

Hardcover

Series: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)

Medical ReferenceGeneral PsychologyMental Health

ISBN10: 1598843346
ISBN13: 9781598843347
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: Jul 20 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.20 Width: 5.90 Depth: 9.10
Language: English

This handbook provides an overview of the current scientific understanding of autism spectrum disorders, as well as a cultural and historical perspective on the controversies that plague the field.

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.

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