Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Ghaziuddin, Mohammad

ISBN 10: 1843107279 / ISBN 13: 9781843107279

Edité par Jessica Kingsley, 2005

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Synopsis :

The first book to address the increasingly urgent need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs. The author, an experienced psychiatrist specializing in autism, describes each of the conditions that are commonly seen in autistic children and adults, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and tic disorders, and gives sound guidance on their early detection and treatment. Easy to use and authoritative, this book is an essential tool for use by both family and professionals.

À propos de l'auteur: Mohammad Ghaziuddin, MD, is a child psychiatrist with a special interest in children and adults with autism and related disorders. Author of several scientific articles on various aspects of autism, Dr Ghaziuddin has lectured widely both in the US and abroad. He is an Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, USA, and in addition is on the editorial boards of several leading scientific journals.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger...
Éditeur : Jessica Kingsley
Date d'édition : 2005
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Very Good