Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Today at least seven million children and adolescents are afflicted with developmental, behavioral, or mental disorders such as Asperger 's Disorder.
Examining the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of this condition, Asperger 's Disorder
- is filled with comprehensive treatments in Asperger 's Disorder, including diagnostic tools, imaging techniques, case studies, etiology, treatments, and pharmacotherapies
- gives necessary guidance to psychiatrists and neurologists to ensure that they can correctly diagnose Asperger 's Disorder from other neuro-developmental disorders
- investigates prevalence of Asperger 's Disorder and presents individual case studies
- devotes entire chapters to the individual subjects: diagnosis, biological treatment, pharmacological treatment, and behavioral treatment
Synopsis
Today at least seven million children and adolescents are afflicted with Asperger s disorder. Examining the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, this volume provides the necessary guidance to psychiatrists and neurologists so they can correctly differentiate Asperger s from other neurodevelopmental disorders. The book discusses brain morphology, chemistry, and function; related neuropathological findings; and screening instruments and imaging techniques. Also discussed are the genetics, epigenetics, and proteomics of Asperger's, relevant gene-environment interaction, social assimilation in the classroom, and biological treatment. Case studies enhance the text.
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Synopsis
At least seven million children and adolescents are afflicted with developmental, behavioral, or mental disorders today.