Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Development Disorder: An Altered Perspective - Couverture souple

Quinn, Barbara

 
9781849058278: Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Development Disorder: An Altered Perspective
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 184905827X ISBN 13 : 9781849058278
Editeur : Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2011

Synopsis

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is the umbrella term used to describe a whole family of related conditions. Within this group, there is a subgroup of conditions known as PDD (NOS) - Pervasive Developmental Disorder (not otherwise specified) - which do not quite meet the diagnostic criteria of Autism or Asperger Syndrome. Written specifically for parents, this fully-updated second edition sets out what it means for a child to be diagnosed with ASD, PDD (NOS), autism or Asperger Syndrome, and explains where parents should go from there. The authors describe the signs and symptoms of each condition, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology, and what the diagnostic procedures involve. Associated disorders such as OCD are reviewed, and the authors describe the various treatments and therapies available. The book also includes new information on medication and on the evolving concept of diagnosis, as well as a list of frequently asked questions and new interviews with parents of children on the autism spectrum. Accessible, informative, and supportive, this book is an essential guide for parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder.

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À propos de l'auteur

Barbara Quinn is a Nurse Clinician at Capital Care Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She has a graduate degree in Educational Psychology. In her capacity as a Developmental Specialist and Educational Consultant she has worked with many children and families on the autism spectrum.

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Éditeur
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
184905827X
ISBN 13 
9781849058278
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
208
Coordonnées du fabricant
Buchpark GmbH
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