Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

by Fred R. Volkmar (Editor)

Featuring contributions from leading authorities in the clinical and social sciences, this thoroughly revised and updated new edition reflects the most recent progress in the understanding of autism and related conditions, and offers an international perspective on the present state of the discipline. Chapters cover current approaches to definition and diagnosis; prevalence and planning for service delivery; cognitive, genetic, and neurobiological features; and pathophysiological mechanisms. There is a new chapter covering communication issues. Interventions reviewed include the pharmacological, behavioral, and educational, and a thoughtful final chapter addresses the nature of the fundamental social disturbance that characterizes autism.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

356 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1987

Reviews

[Amy Leitze · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you want to learn a lot about Autism and don't mind wading through a lot of technical and medical jargon, then this is the book for you!