The Complexity Of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author : Michael Wolff,Bradley Bridges,Thomas Denczek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429846328

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The Complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorders by Michael Wolff,Bradley Bridges,Thomas Denczek Pdf

Since its first identification, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has presented myriad challenges of diagnosis and classification. Our understanding has evolved from a cluster of diagnostic categories (Asperger’s, Autism, and Pervasive Development Disorder) to the current continuum of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Meanwhile, we have progressed from debating the validity of the diagnosis, to considering it a modern epidemic. This evolution has drawn attention across a variety of fields, including the neurosciences, education, forensics, and behavioral health. While new research accumulates, there remains a lack of conceptual and practical clarity about what ASD is, how specific diagnoses might be delineated, and what we can do to understand and manage the complexity of individuals on the Spectrum. In understanding ASD, one size does not fit all—families, schools, and clinicians all need a multi-faceted engagement with the specifics they encounter. This text opens a critical dialogue through which students, researchers, and clinicians can challenge their ideas about what it means to work with the unique presentations of individuals on the Spectrum. It provides education, clinical expertise, and personalization to the lives influenced by the ever-changing dynamics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Author : Michael Fitzgerald
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535120377

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Autism Spectrum Disorder by Michael Fitzgerald Pdf

This book starts with a new sub category of Autism Criminal Autistic Psychopathy and school shootings. It focuses on a number of interventions, including speech and language pathology, speech and language assessment instruments, occupational therapy, improving functional language development in autism with natural gestures, communication boards etc as well as helping people with autism using the pictorial support, training of concepts of significant others, theory of mind, social concepts and a conceptual model for empowering families of children with autism cross culturally. It also examines the issue of hyperandrogenism and evidence-based treatments of autism. In terms of assessment, it focuses on psychological and biological assessment including neurotransmitters systems, structural and functional brain imaging, coping strategies of parents, examines the intertwining of language impairment, specific language impairment and ASD, as well as implicit and spontaneous Theory of Mind reading in ASD. In terms of aetiology, it focuses on genetic factors, epigenetics, synaptic vesicles, toxicity during neurodevelopment, immune system and sex differences. It also examines the link between social cognitive anatomical and neurophysiologic biomarkers and candidate genes. This book will be relevant to all mental health professionals because autism occurs in all the different areas of psychiatry and professionals who will find it helpful will be psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, teachers and all those working with persons with Autism including parents who nowadays are interested in knowing more and more, at a detailed level about their children or adults with autism.

Author : Michael Fitzgerald
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781838810054

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Autism Spectrum Disorder by Michael Fitzgerald Pdf

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that has extreme heterogeneity, which makes it extremely challenging from a diagnostic and etiological point of view. To add to the complexity, ASD typically has co-morbidity and overlap with other conditions outlined in this book, including epilepsy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and others. This book also examines monocyte cytokine profiles and catecholamines in ASD, genetic studies of autism, treatments, and controversial issues.

Author : Andreas M. Grabrucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1280592589

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Autism Spectrum Disorders by Andreas M. Grabrucker Pdf

Autism spectrum disorders are developmental disorders. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders develop differently. These differences are usually present in social interaction, communication, and sensory processing, and become visible through a wide variety of behavioral responses that differ from individuals without autism spectrum disorders. Despite significant research efforts, the exact causes of autism spectrum disorders remain poorly understood; however, researchers have gained extensive insights into possible pathomechanisms, even at the molecular level of cells. Many diagnostic criteria have been developed, adapted, and improved. The eight chapters in this book highlight the current state-of-the-art in many areas of autism spectrum disorders. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders and the current knowledge of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Chapter 2 summarizes the diagnostic criteria and procedures and highlights present and upcoming therapeutic strategies. Chapter 3 reviews the adverse events and trauma in people with autism spectrum disorders. Chapters 4 and 5 focus on atypical sensory processing, and Chapter 6 discusses the genetic overlap of autism spectrum disorders with other neuropsychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and schizophrenia. Chapter 7 focuses on the contribution of abnormalities in mitochondria, and chapter 8 discusses gut-brain interactions and a potential role for microbiota in autism spectrum disorders. This book is aimed primarily at clinicians and scientists, but many areas will also be of interest to the layperson.

Author : Antonio Narzisi
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783036502021

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Advances in Autism Research by Antonio Narzisi Pdf

This book represents one of the most up-to-date collections of articles on clinical practice and research in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The scholars who contributed to this book are experts in their field, carrying out cutting edge research in prestigious institutes worldwide (e.g., Harvard Medical School, University of California, MIND Institute, King’s College, Karolinska Institute, and many others). The book addressed many topics, including (1) The COVID-19 pandemic; (2) Epidemiology and prevalence; (3) Screening and early behavioral markers; (4) Diagnostic and phenotypic profile; (5) Treatment and intervention; (6) Etiopathogenesis (biomarkers, biology, and genetic, epigenetic, and risk factors); (7) Comorbidity; (8) Adulthood; and (9) Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP). This book testifies to the complexity of performing research in the field of ASD. The published contributions underline areas of progress and ongoing challenges in which more certain data is expected in the coming years. It would be desirable that experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees could have the opportunity to read this updated text describing the challenging heterogeneity of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Author : Letitia Naigles
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110409956

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Innovative Investigations of Language in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Letitia Naigles Pdf

In recent decades, a growing number of children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition characterized by, among other features, social interaction deficits and language impairment. Yet the precise nature of the disorder’s impact on language development is not well understood, in part because of the language variability among children across the autism spectrum. The contributors to this volume — experts in fields ranging from communication disorders to developmental and clinical psychology to linguistics — use innovative techniques to address two broad questions: Is the variability of language development and use in children with ASD a function of the language, such that some linguistic domains are more vulnerable to ASD than others? Or is the variability a function of the individual, such that some characteristics predispose those with ASD to have varying levels of difficulty with language development and use? Contributors investigate these questions across linguistic levels, from lexical semantics and single-clause syntax, to computationally complex phonology and the syntax-pragmatics interface. Authors address both spoken and written domains within the wider context of language acquisition. This timely and broadly accessible volume will be of interest to a broad range of specialists, including linguists, psychologists, sociologists, behavioral neurologists, and cognitive neuroscientists.

Author : Michelle R. Haney
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412982467

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Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Michelle R. Haney Pdf

This text gives future educators insight into the complexity and diversity of children with ASD, providing a basic understanding of the disorder and guidance on how to teach affected children.

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955245185

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : Martin J. Lubetsky,Benjamin L. Handen,John J. McGonigle
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199753857

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Autism Spectrum Disorder by Martin J. Lubetsky,Benjamin L. Handen,John J. McGonigle Pdf

Autism Spectrum Disorder of the Pittsburgh Pocket Psychiatry Series highlights current key topics for this developmental neurobiological disorder: early identification and diagnosis; medical, psychiatric, behavioral, social, educational and language evaluations and treatment approaches; genetics and neurobiology; and transition-age and adult services. This book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.

Author : Jill Boucher
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781446245491

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The Autistic Spectrum by Jill Boucher Pdf

'The author of this excellent new book states in the preface that she intended to "provide an account of autism that people with little or no specialist knowledge will find comprehensible and digestible, but which at the same time offers more advanced readers a clear summary of existing knowledge". In my opinion, she has achieved her stated goal, in a most impressive volume which does justice to the complexity of the subject covered, without being over-long or alienating the less knowledgeable reader. This is no mean feat, as the book covers topics as disparate as the potential genetic cause of autism and the principle of inclusive care as applied to people with autism. The result is a handbook which I would have no hesitation in recommending to an intelligent parent of a child with autism, a teacher, and undergraduate student or a clinical trainee. In fact, I feel that this book has something to offer even a supposed "expert" in the study of autism since it so neatly synthesises historic and current understanding of the condition... a thoughtfully written book, which makes a modern, through and readable account of a complex and intriguing condition' - Autism 'This is an authoritative, accessible and original approach to our current understanding of autistic spectrum disorders' - Rita Jordan PhD, Emeritus Professor in Autism Studies, University of Birmingham 'Jill Boucher is a leading academic and clinician who brings an individual and authoritative perspective to the autism field. In this book she does an excellent job of communicating a broad range of practical as well as theoretical issues to a general audience, making up-to-date information about this puzzling condition accessible to a wide readership. Boucher's book is a welcome and unique addition to the literature' - Tony Charman, Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University College of London What are the historical foundations of autism and what precisely is meant by the 'autistic spectrum'? How can we explain behavioural patterns of people with autism, young or old, and what are the major theoretical bases for understanding these? What is the latest thinking regarding diagnosis, and what are the most effective strategies for assessment, education and care for people with this condition? This provocative new text sets out to answer these questions. It charts developments in understanding the nature and causes of autistic spectrum disorders, guiding students through theories at the psychological, neurobiological and 'first cause' levels to methods of assessment, intervention, education and support. Written as an introductory text for those with little prior knowledge of autism but also as a source of basic information and references for those already familiar with the field, this book will be invaluable for a broad range of vocational and academic students and for parents and professionals who want an account of current facts and theories. Jill Boucher is Professor in the Autism Research Unit at City University and Honorary Professor of Psychology at Warwick University.

Author : Nicole Müller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781118448717

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The Handbook of Language and Speech Disorders by Nicole Müller Pdf

The Handbook of Speech and Language Disorders presents a comprehensive survey of the latest research in communication disorders. Contributions from leading experts explore current issues, landmark studies, and the main topics in the field, and include relevant information on analytical methods and assessment. A series of foundational chapters covers a variety of important general principles irrespective of specific disorders. These chapters focus on such topics as classification, diversity considerations, intelligibility, the impact of genetic syndromes, and principles of assessment and intervention. Other chapters cover a wide range of language, speech, and cognitive/intellectual disorders.

Author : Phyllis Kupperman
Publisher : Pro-Ed
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1917-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 1416410635

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The Source Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders by Phyllis Kupperman Pdf

Ages: 3-Adult Grades: PreK-Adult This second edition explains the new criteria for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and adds up-to-date developments in the field. It also provides practical methods for evaluation. The book's four major purposes are to:1.introduce students, professionals, and parents to the complexities of ASD;2.describe the common learning styles of individuals with ASD;3.discuss strategies for improving academic achievement, language development, and social skills; and4.suggest tactics for intervening and teaching.Through the use of stories and illustrative examples, this book provides insight into the issues that arise throughout the lifespan of an individual with ASD. *Chapter 1 defines autism spectrum disorders and its comorbid and related conditions.*Chapter 2 discusses how ASD affects language development; academic achievement in reading, writing, and math; visual motor challenges; social learning; and the development of theory of mind.*Chapter 3 deals with assessing the child, family, school, and community in order to identify goals, objectives, and treatment strategies.*Chapter 4 presents suggestions for managing language, academics, and social skill development.*Chapter 5 addresses family members' concerns for those with ASD from early childhood through young adulthood.Reproducible materials include an Early Social Behaviors Rating Scale form, a Child Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder form, and a Related Tactics summary chart for specific intervention tactics in different skill areas

Author : Dianne Zager,David F. Cihak,Angi Stone-MacDonald
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135623852

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Autism Spectrum Disorders by Dianne Zager,David F. Cihak,Angi Stone-MacDonald Pdf

The field of autism has been growing at an unprecedented rate in recent years. In addition to an actual rise in the number of classic DSM-IV cases, broadened diagnostic criteria have uncovered a wider range of autistic behaviors and ability levels. The third edition of this well-known text continues the mission of its predecessors--to present a comprehensive, readable, up-to-date overview of the field of autism, one that links research, theory, and practice in ways that are accessible to both practitioners and parents. Key features include: *Expanded Coverage--To accommodate the recent explosion of research, the book has been expanded from 11 to 14 chapters that examine the impact of autism on the individual and the family from infancy through adulthood. *Expertise--Internationally recognized experts offer cutting-edge treatment and educational information on topics such as early diagnosis, medical treatment, assessment, educational methods, language development, behavior regulation, and family support. *Neurobiological Research--Comprehensive medical research and treatment chapters provide an understandable overview of neurobiological research and current treatments including when and how medication can be employed as part of a treatment plan. *Focus on Early Years--Old sections I and III have been combined and a new 3-chapter section on early identification and intervention added. *Focus on Parents and Families--In addition to a chapter on the evolving role of families, a new chapter addresses family needs during the preschool years. *Integration of Assessment and Intervention--The chapters on assessment and intervention have been reorganized and more closely integrated in keeping with current thinking about their inter-relatedness. *Future Directions--Two chapters discuss emerging directions in this exploding field and how to make informed decisions among a variety of approaches. This book is appropriate for anyone--students, practitioners, or parents--who must provide care for an autistic child.

Author : David Amaral,Daniel Geschwind,Geraldine Dawson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1456 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199707478

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Autism Spectrum Disorders by David Amaral,Daniel Geschwind,Geraldine Dawson Pdf

Autism is an emerging area of basic and clinical research, and has only recently been recognized as a major topic in biomedical research. Approximately 1 in 150 children are diagnosed as autistic, so it is also an intense growth area in behavioral and educational treatments. Financial resources have begun to be raised for more comprehensive research and an increasing number of scientists are becoming involved in autism research. In many respects, autism has become a model for conducting translational research on a psychiatric disorder. This text provides a comprehensive summary of all current knowledge related to the behavioral, experiential, and biomedical features of the autism spectrum disorders including major behavioral and cognitive syndromology, common co-morbid conditions, neuropathology, neuroimmunology, and other neurological correlates such as seizures, allergy and immunology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and epidemiology. Edited by three leading researchers, this volume contains over 80 chapters and nine shorter commentaries by thought leaders in the field, making the book a virtual "who's who" of autism research. This carefully developed book is a comprehensive and authoritative reference for what we know in this area as well as a guidepost for the next several years in all areas of autism research.

Author : Antonio Narzisi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3036502033

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Advances in Autism Research by Antonio Narzisi Pdf

This book represents one of the most up-to-date collections of articles on clinical practice and research in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The scholars who contributed to this book are experts in their field, carrying out cutting edge research in prestigious institutes worldwide (e.g., Harvard Medical School, University of California, MIND Institute, King's College, Karolinska Institute, and many others). The book addressed many topics, including (1) The COVID-19 pandemic; (2) Epidemiology and prevalence; (3) Screening and early behavioral markers; (4) Diagnostic and phenotypic profile; (5) Treatment and intervention; (6) Etiopathogenesis (biomarkers, biology, and genetic, epigenetic, and risk factors); (7) Comorbidity; (8) Adulthood; and (9) Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP). This book testifies to the complexity of performing research in the field of ASD. The published contributions underline areas of progress and ongoing challenges in which more certain data is expected in the coming years. It would be desirable that experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees could have the opportunity to read this updated text describing the challenging heterogeneity of Autism Spectrum Disorder.