Autism: Mind and Brain

Zusatztext The aim of this book is to consolidate our knowledge of the characteristics and manifestations of autism, whilst introducing new techniques to further this field of research. This will be a valuable resource for both established and new researchers who wish to understand how we can take forth our knowledge of autism and apply innovative technologies in future research investigations. Klappentext Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder that allows a unique window on the relationship between mind and brain. Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication as well as repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. The consensus of this disorder for everyday life adaptation are extremely variable. Studies indicate that the number of diagnosed cases of Autism! or autistic spectrum disorder! is increasing with around 0.6% of the population affected. Though infantile autism was first described almost 60 years ago and autism has been the subject of intense research activities even since! the origin of the condition is still not understood. Zusammenfassung Autism: mind and brain provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on autism and highlights new techniques that will progress future understanding. With contributions from leaders in autism research, the book describes the latest advances, discusses ways forward for future research, and presents new techniques for understanding this complex disorder.

Product details

• Authors: Uta Frith, Uta (Professor of Cognitive Development Frith, Uta Hill Frith
• Assisted by: Uta Frith (Editor), Frith Uta (Editor), Hill (Editor), Elisabeth Hill (Editor), Elisabeth L. Hill (Editor), Hill Elisabeth (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2004
• EAN: 9780198529248
• ISBN: 978-0-19-852924-8
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Biopsychologie, Physiologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, MEDICAL / Psychiatry / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology, Psychiatry, Child & developmental psychology, Neurosciences, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology