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The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Gillberg, Christopher (Author), Coleman, Mary (Author), Gillberg (Author)

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 ISBN: 1898683220     ISBN-13: 9781898683223
Publisher: Mac Keith Press
OUR PRICE: $99.75  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: January 2000
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Annotation: Autism is not a single disease but a syndrome of different diseases. In this completely reworked and updated third edition, two world authorities, Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman, address the difficulties this presents for clinical diagnosis with diagnostic aids and clear guidelines for medical evaluation. Epidemiology, neuropsychological studies and behavior complexes, such as self-injury, are reviewed in detail, and the authors give a detailed explanation of what is known about the molecular biology and genetics of autism. Epilepsy and electrophysiological studies are also covered, as well as biochemistry, endocrinology, immunology, brain imaging and neuropathology. The available medical therapies are reviewed, along with an update on what is known about other interventions, such as psychoeducational and behavioral modification procedures. The book concludes with an integration of current knowledge from diverse fields. This is an essential text for clinicians and will also be of interest to parents of autistic children.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Neurology
- Medical | Mental Health
- Medical | Pediatrics
Dewey: 618.928
LCCN: 00421423
Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine
Physical Information: 1.16" H x 7.07" W x 9.74" L (2.10 lbs) 340 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index
 
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This updated third edition addresses the difficulties that the autistic syndrome presents for the clinician, with diagnostic aids and clear guidelines for medical evaluation. These two world authorities provide detailed explanations of current knowledge of the molecular biology and genetics of the syndrome. New chapters discuss adults with autism, behavior complexes, and neurology. Other features are reviews of available medical therapies and updates on other interventions, such as psychoeducation and behavioral modification procedures. The authors encompass all aspects of the syndrome and its management and conclude with an essential integration of current knowledge from diverse fields.
 
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