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Researching the Autism Spectreum. Contemporary Perpectives
Roth, Ilona
1ª Edición Enero 2011
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418 pags
1000 gr
24 x 17 x 4 cm
ISBN 9780521518963
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Description
This selection of contemporary research provides up-to-date perspectives from leading investigators who are at the cutting edge of studies in autism spectrum disorders. The book allows readers to grasp new approaches to understanding the autism spectrum. Key areas of theory and research are covered, from classification and diagnosis, genetics, neurology and biochemistry, to socio-cognitive, developmental and educational perspectives, essential to a broader understanding of the autism spectrum. In addition it introduces new emphases on MEG, epilepsy and memory. In highlighting both biomedical and psychological perspectives, this book reflects the multi-level emphasis of contemporary thinking about autism. By addressing key unanswered questions, Researching the Autism Spectrum acts as a guidepost for future research and provides an authoritative and multidisciplinary perspective.
• Highlights both biomedical and psychological perspectives which reflect the multi-level emphasis of contemporary thinking about autism • Introduces new emphases of interest (e.g. MEG and Memory in Autism), enabling readers to understand contemporary approaches to the field • The broad coverage of theories and research inform a range of readers, from clinical and academic professionals to educators, healthcare providers and policy makers
Contents
Foreword Simon Baron-Cohen; Preface; Introduction; Part I. Classification and
Diagnosis: 1. Early assessment and diagnosis of children Ann Le Couteur; Part
II. Genetics, Neurology and Biochemistry: 2. Unravelling the genetics of autism
spectrum disorders Inês Sousa, Richard Holt, Alistair Pagnamenta and Anthony
Monaco; 3. Brain imaging and the neuroanatomical correlates of autism Michael
Spencer, Andrew Stanfield and Eve Johnstone; 4. Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
as a tool to investigate the neurophysiology of autism Sven Braeutigam, Stephen
Swithenby and Anthony Bailey; 5. Autism and epilepsy Christopher Gillberg and
Brian Neville; 6. Biochemistry of autism: changes in serotonin, reelin and oxytocin
Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska, Jodie Westwood and Elaine Perry; Part III. Cognition,
Development and Education: 7. Psychological models of autism: an overview Elizabeth
Pellicano; 8. Cognitive flexibility in autism: a social-developmental account
R. Peter Hobson and Jessica Hobson; 9. Language in autism spectrum disorders:
characteristics and causes Jill Boucher; 10. Memory in autism: binding, self
and brain Dermot Bowler, Sebastian Gaigg and Sophie Lind; 11. Measuring executive
function in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders: a clinic
referred case study Ayla Humphrey, Ofer Golan, Barbara Wilson and Sara Sopena;
12. Managing autism spectrum disorders in current education provision Rita Jordan;
Index.
Review
'Autism research is currently enjoying considerable growth, with hundreds of
researchers joining in the hunt to understand this important set of conditions.
This book showcases some of the best autism scientists in the UK who are contributing
to this international effort. This multi-disciplinary book nicely illustrates
how autism is a multi-level phenomenon that will need integration across levels.
The editors are to be congratulated on pulling this collection together since
this will inspire a new generation of autism scientists among contemporary students.'
Simon Baron-Cohen, from the Foreword
Contributors
Simon Baron-Cohen, Ann Le Couteur, Inês Sousa, Richard Holt, Alistair
Pagnamenta, Anthony Monaco, Michael Spencer, Andrew Stanfield, Eve Johnstone,
Sven Braeutigam, Stephen Swithenby, Anthony Bailey, Christopher Gillberg, Brian
Neville, Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska, Jodie Westwood, Elaine Perry, Elizabeth
Pellicano, R. Peter Hobson, Jessica Hobson, Jill Boucher, Dermot Bowler, Sebastian
Gaigg, Sophie Lind, Ayla Humphrey, Ofer Golan, Barbara Wilson, Sara Sopena,
Rita Jordan
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