Handbook Of Autism And Pervasive Development Disorders

The first major work of its kind, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has, since its original publication, established itself as the most influential reference in the field of autism and related conditions. In one volume, this unique resource provides a comprehensive review of all information presently available about these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, neurobiology, and paediatrics. Descriptive and diagnostic characteristics are covered alongside biological contributions, intervention techniques, and legal and social issues. Now, the editors present the Third Edition, fully updated with more than 60% new material and including coverage of all of the current models for the treatment of autism, new methods for screening and assessment, new material on the genetic components of autism, and school-based interventions.* There has been a rapidly increasing pace of autism research productivity since publication of the second edition, and this new edition is urgently required in the field* Updated to include new work in animal models, genetics, neuropsychological processes, and screening and assessment methods* Addresses increasingly sophisticated treatment methodsVolkmar, Fred R. is the author of 'Handbook Of Autism And Pervasive Development Disorders ', published 2004 under ISBN 9780471262756 and ISBN 0471262757.