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Zusatztext This is an excellent and concise guide to autistic disorder... Any professional involved in the care of individuals with autistic disorder should be aware of the information contained in this convenient pocket book. Informationen zum Autor Martin J. Lubetsky, MD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services and Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. He has worked in the clinical, training, administrative, and research areas of autism, developmental disabilities and child and adolescent psychiatry.Benjamin Handen, PhD, BCBA-D is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Clinical and Research Director of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in Pittsburgh.John J. McGonigle, PhD is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Science Technology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Director of the Western Pennsylvania Regional Autism Center (ASERT) at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh. Klappentext Autism Spectrum Disorder highlights current key topics for this complex and challenging developmental neurobiological disorder. In a very practical and concise manner, the reader will find a state- of-the-science review combining key factual knowledge with practical clinical considerations. Written in a user-friendly fashion, this text provides key fact boxes, summary questions, and references for further readings to enhance understanding. This invaluable book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan. Zusammenfassung Autism Spectrum Disorder highlights current key topics for this complex and challenging developmental neurobiological disorder. In a very practical and concise manner, the reader will find a state-of-the-science review combining key factual knowledge with practical clinical considerations. Written in a user-friendly fashion, this text provides key fact boxes, summary questions, and references for further readings to enhance understanding. This invaluable book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Autism - Historical Perspective, Theories, and DSM Diagnostic Criteria Tiberiu Bodea and Martin J. Lubetsky Chapter 2 - Recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Early Identification and Diagnosis John J. McGonigle, Virginia Martin and Martin J. Lubetsky Chapter 3 - Medical Evaluation and Co-morbid Psychiatric Disorders Carla A. Mazefsky, Robyn Filipink, Jodi Lindsey and Martin J. Lubetsky Chapter 4 - Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder Kathryn McFadden, Nancy J. Minshew and K. Suzanne Scherf Chapter 5 - Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Jennifer B. Alfieri, Rebecca Burkley and John J. McGonigle Chapter 6 - Introduction to Treatment Chapters: Treatment Overview Benjamin L. Handen, Johanna Taylor, Kylan Turner and Martin J. Lubetsky Chapter 7 - Early Childhood Interventions Louise A. Kaczmarek, Kylan Turner and Jennifer B. Alfieri Chapter 8 - Language Interventions Diane L. Williams and Lori J. Marra Chapter 9 - Feeding, Sleep and Toileting Interventions Kristine Kielar, Cynthia R. Johnson and Benjamin L. Handen Chapter 10 - Educational Issues - School-age Michelle Lubetsky, Virginia Martin and Benjamin L. Handen Chapter 11 - Transition-age and Adult Interventions John J. McGonigle, Allen Meade Gregory and Martin J. Lubetsky Chapter 12 - Addre...
