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New Developments in Autism

The Future is Today

By: Sally Wheelwright (Contribution by), Carmen Nieto Vizcaino (Editor), Juan Marto Perez (Editor), Maria Llorente Comi (Editor), Pedro M. Gonzalez (Editor)

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Paperback | 1 November 2006

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This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and professionals. The contributors cover a wide range of aspects of ASDs, from early assessment techniques, neurodevelopment and brain function to language development, executive function and genetic research. They explore how individuals with ASDs think and give evidence-based guidance on how to handle difficulties with social interaction and language development using appropriate interventions.

New Developments in Autism will be of great interest to professionals, researchers, therapists, parents and people with ASDs.

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New Developments in Autism is a book that is a must for those professionals with a keen interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The diverse content and different primary function of the work presented makes each chapter unique. As a consequence this book is a varied and interesting read. This book attempts to construct a bridge between theory and practice and provides practical applications of the theory relevant to those working and living with individuals with ASDs. The format and content of this book takes thinking related to autism in new and exciting directions.

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Personal & Social Issues Disability, Impairments & Special Needs for Children & Teenagers Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Research & Information Research Methods

Introduction	p. 9
Epidemiology of Pervasive Developmental Disorders	p. 14
Early Manifestations of Autistic Spectrum Disorder During the First Two Years of Life	p. 33
Early Assessment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders	p. 58
Implicit Learning Impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Implications for Treatment	p. 76
Joint Attention and Autism: Theory, Assessment and Neurodevelopment	p. 104
On Being Moved in Thought and Feeling: An Approach to Autism	p. 139
Systemizing and Empathizing in Autism Spectrum Conditions	p. 155
Executive Functions in Autism: Theory and Practice	p. 185
Language and Its Development in Autistic Spectrum Disorders	p. 214
Development and Behavioural Profiles of Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome	p. 237
The Neuroanatonomy of the Brain in Autism: Current Thoughts and Future Directions	p. 259
Cortical Circuit Abnormalities (Minicolumns) in the Brains of Autistic Patients	p. 268
Genetic Research into the Autistic Disorder	p. 290
A Partnership between Parents and Professionals	p. 310
Contributors	p. 341
Subject Index	p. 343
Author Index	p. 349
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