Textbook of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Eric Hollander editor Casara Ferretti editor Randi Hagerman editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Published:30th Mar '22
Should be back in stock very soon
More than 40 years after the official recognition of infantile autism in DSM-III, advances continue to be made in our understanding of the possible causes, assessment and evaluation, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With contributions by dozens of experts in the field, this second edition of the Textbook of Autism Spectrum Disorders has been updated to reflect the latest research in ASD.
Unrivaled in its thoroughness, this volume discusses issues of assessment and evaluation; examines the etiology of ASD and its recognized associations with other medical conditions; analyzes standard and experimental treatments; and delves into social policy issues pertinent to individuals with ASD and those who treat them.
With summary points in each chapter and copious lists of recommended readings, this is an indispensable resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, social workers, speech therapists, educators, and all others in the continuum of care.
The text goes beyond a just-the-facts listing of research findings to consider public health and ethical considerations of assessment, treatment, and even conceptualization of ASD. The depth of coverage provided to comorbidities and syndromic causes and the emerging role of the research being led by individuals with ASD was excellent. The authors address each major chapter with statements supported by ample current research, presented in a detail-rich but digestible overview of design and findings. This textbook is unlike any other I have seen, and makes fascinating reading for the ASD professional, regardless of years of experience.
In summary, the strengths of this textbook include its breadth and depth of coverage, and the massive number of research studies presented to support the body of the chapters.
This text is very comprehensive, yet written in a reader-friendly format that would support most professionals or preprofessional students. I would recommend it for all practitioners-in-training or practices that support individuals with ASD.
ISBN: 9781615373048
Dimensions: 260mm x 183mm x 41mm
Weight: 1958g
742 pages
Second Edition