An A-Z of genetic factors in autism : a handbook for professionals /

Our understanding of the biological bases to the autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) is advancing rapidly. Over 80 genetic conditions have now been reported in people who have also been diagnosed with ASDs. Many of these conditions have specific implications for the presenting phenotype and for treat...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Aitken, Kenneth J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2010.
Temas:
Autism in children.
Autism spectrum disorders.
Mental illness > Genetic aspects.
Autistic Disorder > genetics
Autistic Disorder > complications
Autistic Disorder > therapy
Genetic Diseases, Inborn > complications
Autistic Disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Autisme infantile.
Troubles du spectre de l'autisme.
Maladies mentales > Aspect génétique.
Coping With Disability.
Psychology.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Children's Health.
MEDICAL > Pediatrics.
Autism in children
Autism spectrum disorders
Mental illness > Genetic aspects
Autismus.
Verhaltensgenetik.
Erbkrankheit.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Our understanding of the biological bases to the autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) is advancing rapidly. Over 80 genetic conditions have now been reported in people who have also been diagnosed with ASDs. Many of these conditions have specific implications for the presenting phenotype and for treatment, management, and intervention. If the basis to the presenting behavioural phenotype is not identified, this can result in a sub-optimal level of care, complications, or even permanent damage. Kenneth J. Aitken shows that the notion of a single condition known as 'autism' is no longer tenable, a.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (542 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780857004901
0857004905
1283905302
9781283905305

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