Defining Autism
A Guide to Brain, Biology, and Behavior
Published on 18. October 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-78592-722-5 (ISBN)
Description
Offering a summary of the current state of knowledge in autism research, Defining Autism looks at the different genetic, neurological and environmental causes of, and contributory factors to autism. It takes a wide-ranging view of developmental and genetic factors, and considers autism's relationship with other conditions such as epilepsy.
Shedding light on the vast number of autism-related syndromes which are all too often denied adequate attention, it shows how, whilst autism refers to a single syndrome, it can be understood as many different conditions, with the common factors being biological, rather than behavioral.
Shedding light on the vast number of autism-related syndromes which are all too often denied adequate attention, it shows how, whilst autism refers to a single syndrome, it can be understood as many different conditions, with the common factors being biological, rather than behavioral.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
38 b/w figures, 1 table
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
359 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78592-722-5 (9781785927225)
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E-Book
10/2018
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€28.99
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Persons
Emily Casanova is currently a LEND Postdoctoral Fellow with the University of South Carolina and the Greenville Health System. She serves on a committee for the Autism Research Institute.
Manuel Casanova was trained in Neurology, Neuropathology and Psychiatry. His expertise in the field of autism has been recognized by his appointment as the chairperson for the Developmental Brain Disorders Study Section (NIH).
Manuel Casanova was trained in Neurology, Neuropathology and Psychiatry. His expertise in the field of autism has been recognized by his appointment as the chairperson for the Developmental Brain Disorders Study Section (NIH).
Content
1. Kanner's Conundrum & Bernie's Biology. 2. The Brain in Autism. 3. The Genetics of Autism. 4. The Roles Environment Plays in Autism Susceptibility. 5. Regression in Autism. 6. Autism & Epilepsy. 7. The Neurodevelopmental Spectrum - Mental Health for the 21st Century. 8. The Broader Autism Phenotype. 9. Autism, Intellectual Disability & Genius. 10. Defining Autism.