Understanding the nature of autism and Asperger's disorder : forty years of clinical practice and pioneering research /

This book is an accessible introduction for professionals, families and individuals with autism. Prof. Ritvo traces the historical development of understanding about autism and Asperger's Disorder, from the centuries of misdiagnoses and the first recognition of the characteristics of the disord...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ritvo, Edward, 1930-2020
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2006.
Temas:
Autism.
Asperger's syndrome.
Autistic Disorder
Asperger Syndrome
Autisme.
Syndrome d'Asperger.
Medical Diagnosis.
Psychology.
PSYCHOLOGY > Mental Illness.
Asperger's syndrome
Autism
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • 1. Understanding how to understand a disease
  • 2. The clinical symptoms : from severe autism to Asperger's disorder
  • 3. The life course of autism and Asperger's disorder
  • 4. Searching the brain for clues
  • 5. Searching for causes
  • 6. Supportive treatments : which ones, when, and for whom
  • 7. My casebook
  • 8. The importance of obtaining a diagnosis
  • 9. The "official diagnostic criteria"
  • Epilogue
  • Suggestions for gathering further information.

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