Defining Autism - A Guide to Brain, Biology, and Behavior

Informationen zum Autor Emily L. Casanova and Manuel F. Casanova Klappentext Drawing on the most up-to-date research on autism, this incisive book argues that while there are different causes and variations of autism, there is in fact one biological autism. By examining developmental and genetic factors and investigating lesser known autism-related syndromes, it clears away misconceptions surrounding this complex condition. Zusammenfassung Drawing on the most up-to-date research on autism! this incisive book argues that while there are different causes and variations of autism! there is in fact one biological autism. By examining developmental and genetic factors and investigating lesser known autism-related syndromes! it clears away misconceptions surrounding this complex condition. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Kanner's Conundrum & Bernie's Biology. 2. The Brain in Autism. 3. The Genetics of Autism. 4. The Roles Environment Plays in Autism Susceptibility. 5. Regression in Autism. 6. Autism & Epilepsy. 7. The Neurodevelopmental Spectrum - Mental Health for the 21st Century. 8. The Broader Autism Phenotype. 9. Autism, Intellectual Disability & Genius. 10. Defining Autism.

Product details

• Authors: Emily Casanova, Emily L Casanova, Emily L. Casanova, Emily L. Casanova Casanova, Manuel Casanova, Manuel F. Casanova, Casanova Emilt L an
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.10.2018
• EAN: 9781785927225
• ISBN: 978-1-78592-722-5
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 228 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Ratgeber, Sachbuch: Psychologie, Neurowissenschaften, Klinische und Innere Medizin, Populärwissenschaftliche Werke, Genetik (nicht-medizinisch)