Autism Spectrum Disorder
1st Edition
Published on 25. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-19-975385-7 (ISBN)
Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder highlights current key topics for this complex and challenging developmental neurobiological disorder. In a very practical and concise manner, the reader will find a state-of-the-science review combining key factual knowledge with practical clinical considerations. Written in a user-friendly fashion, this text provides key fact boxes, summary questions, and references for further readings to enhance understanding. This invaluable book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.
Reviews / Votes
This is an excellent and concise guide to autistic disorder... Any professional involved in the care of individuals with autistic disorder should be aware of the information contained in this convenient pocket book. * Doody's Listings *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Psychiatry residents, child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, residents in pediatrics, neurology, medicine, and other specialties, as well as psychologists, speech and language specialists, occupational and physical therapists, and educators.
Illustrations
9 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
335 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-975385-7 (9780199753857)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Martin J. MD Lubetsky | Benjamin L. Handen | John J. Mcgonigle
Autism Spectrum Disorder
E-Book
06/2011
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€52.49
Available for download
Persons
Martin J. Lubetsky, MD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services and Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. He has worked in the clinical, training, administrative, and research areas of autism, developmental disabilities and child and adolescent psychiatry.
Benjamin Handen, PhD, BCBA-D is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Clinical and Research Director of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in Pittsburgh.
John J. McGonigle, PhD is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Science Technology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Director of the Western Pennsylvania Regional Autism Center (ASERT) at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh.
Benjamin Handen, PhD, BCBA-D is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Clinical and Research Director of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in Pittsburgh.
John J. McGonigle, PhD is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Science Technology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Director of the Western Pennsylvania Regional Autism Center (ASERT) at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh.
Author
MD, Clinical Service Chief, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry & Center for Autism and Developmental DisordersMD, Clinical Service Chief, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry & Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
PhD, BCBA-D, Associate Professor of PsychiatryPhD, BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
PhD, Assistant Professor of PsychiatryPhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Content
Table of Contents ; Chapter 1 - Autism - Historical Perspective, Theories, and DSM Diagnostic Criteria ; Tiberiu Bodea and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 2 - Recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Early Identification and Diagnosis ; John J. McGonigle, Virginia Martin and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 3 - Medical Evaluation and Co-morbid Psychiatric Disorders ; Carla A. Mazefsky, Robyn Filipink, Jodi Lindsey and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 4 - Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Kathryn McFadden, Nancy J. Minshew and K. Suzanne Scherf ; Chapter 5 - Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) ; Jennifer B. Alfieri, Rebecca Burkley and John J. McGonigle ; Chapter 6 - Introduction to Treatment Chapters: Treatment Overview ; Benjamin L. Handen, Johanna Taylor, Kylan Turner and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 7 - Early Childhood Interventions ; Louise A. Kaczmarek, Kylan Turner and Jennifer B. Alfieri ; Chapter 8 - Language Interventions ; Diane L. Williams and Lori J. Marra ; Chapter 9 - Feeding, Sleep and Toileting Interventions ; Kristine Kielar, Cynthia R. Johnson and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 10 - Educational Issues - School-age ; Michelle Lubetsky, Virginia Martin and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 11 - Transition-age and Adult Interventions ; John J. McGonigle, Allen Meade Gregory and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 12 - Addressing Behavioral and Emotional Challenges in School-age Children and Adolescents with ASD ; Carla A. Mazefsky and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 13 - Social Challenges and Social Skills Interventions ; Michelle Lubetsky, Melissa Smiley Jacobson and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 14 - Pharmacologic Interventions ; Benjamin L. Handen, Tiberiu Bodea, Rameshwari V. Tumuluru and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 15 - Future Directions ; Martin J. Lubetsky, Benjamin L. Handen, and John C. McGonigle ; Index