The a to Z of Autism Spectrum Disorders (Library of Health and Living) - Tapa blanda

Turkington, Carol; Anan, Ruth

 
9780816071227: The a to Z of Autism Spectrum Disorders (Library of Health and Living)
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ISBN 10: 0816071225 ISBN 13: 9780816071227
Editorial: Facts On File Inc, 2007

Sinopsis

Autism is an enigmatic brain disorder that profoundly affects children's communication and social skills. It is also a spectrum disorder, which means it can occur in a variety of forms and intensity. Recent years have marked a startling rise in the number of children diagnosed as autistic. Yet much remains unknown about autism, and controversy surrounds everything from defining the disease to diagnosing it to treating it, with theories about its cause ranging from vaccines to faulty genes to maternal personality. ""The A to Z of Autism Spectrum Disorders"" provides a much-needed, user-friendly reference guide to this disease. Approximately 500 entries address the types of autism, causes and treatments, institutions, associations, leading scientists and research, social impact, and much more. The book tackles a complex and daunting subject in clear language suitable for the general reader. Appendixes include major relevant organizations, sources for further reading and research, a glossary, and a bibliography. The entries include: Atypical autism; Asperger's Syndrome; Causes of autism; Developmental disability; Early intervention program; Genes and autism; High-functioning autistic; Individualized education program; Language delay; Mainstreaming; Nonfluent aphasia; Patterning; Safety issues; Tactile defensiveness; and, Vitamins and autism.

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Reseña del editor

Autism is an enigmatic brain disorder that profoundly affects children's communication and social skills. It is also a spectrum disorder, which means it can occur in a variety of forms and intensity. Recent years have marked a startling rise in the number of children diagnosed as autistic. Yet much remains unknown about autism, and controversy surrounds everything from defining the disease to diagnosing it to treating it, with theories about its cause ranging from vaccines to faulty genes to maternal personality. ""The A to Z of Autism Spectrum Disorders"" provides a much-needed, user-friendly reference guide to this disease. Approximately 500 entries address the types of autism, causes and treatments, institutions, associations, leading scientists and research, social impact, and much more. The book tackles a complex and daunting subject in clear language suitable for the general reader. Appendixes include major relevant organizations, sources for further reading and research, a glossary, and a bibliography. The entries include: Atypical autism; Asperger's Syndrome; Causes of autism; Developmental disability; Early intervention program; Genes and autism; High-functioning autistic; Individualized education program; Language delay; Mainstreaming; Nonfluent aphasia; Patterning; Safety issues; Tactile defensiveness; and, Vitamins and autism.

Biografía del autor

Dr. Joseph Harris, author of the "Get Ready!" books for Grades 1, 2, and 4, holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the Graduate Training Program in School Psychology at the University of South Carolina. He is an adjunct professor in psychology at Converse College.Carol Turkington, series editor, specializes in developmental psychology. Her articles on parenting and health have appeared in "Parents", "Psychology Today", and the "New York Times".

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Editorial
Facts On File Inc
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0816071225
ISBN 13 
9780816071227
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
336
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