| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 234 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The complexity of autism spectrum disorders- Front Cover; The complexity of autism spectrum disorders; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: The Evolution of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Historical Timeline; Complications of diagnostic differentiation:; Clinical Research; Additional Variables and Considerations; Clinical Opinion Regarding the Importance of ASD Delineation; References; Chapter 2: Differential Diagnosis; Introduction; Diagnostic Manuals and Autism Spectrum Disorder; The Assessment; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; References |
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Chapter 3: Key Aspects of Testing in Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder and Diagnostic Impressions; Implications of Diagnostic Criteria: ASD; ASD and Testing; References; Chapter 4: Current Research in the State of Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Neuroanatomy: What Do We Know; Theories of Connectivity; More Specific Patterns Relating to ASD Symptoms; Language; Repetitive Behavior/Motor Patterns; Attention and Concentration; Sample of Literature Regarding the Distinction Between Autism and Asperger's; Conclusion; References |
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Chapter 5: Sex Differences in Autism Spectrum DisorderIntroduction; Autism and Testosterone; The Extreme Male Brain Theory of Autism; Social Camouflaging in Autistic Females; Autism and Transgender Identity; Autism and Sexual and Romantic Relationships; Future Directions; Notes; References; Chapter 6: Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Foreword; Diagnostic Criteria of ASD and Definition of Intensive Intervention for ASD; Applied Behavior Analysis and the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; The PLAY Project Autism Intervention Model; PLAY Project Research |
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Virtual-Reality-Based Behavioral Interventions for Individuals With AutismOther Common Interventions; References; Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder Transition to Adulthood; Barriers to Independence; Adjusting to Societal Norms; Transition to Adulthood; Therapeutic Treatment Approaches; Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: The Relationship Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Criminality: A Call to Arms; Risk and Protective Factors; Typical Offenders; Adult Offenders; Does ASD Lead to Crime?; References |
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Chapter 9: Multicultural Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Ways in Which Cultural Beliefs Impact Perceptions, Diagnosis, and Treatment InterventionsIntroduction; Historical Perspectives; Current Multicultural Perspectives; Treatment Approaches and Implications for Practice; The Culture of Autism; References; Chapter 10: When Do I Get to Be Good Enough?; Living in Overload; More Goals and Objectives; Over and Over, Again and Again; Just Like the Ole' Days:; Saving Grace:; Checklist for Professionals; Chapter 11: Life on the Spectrum |
| Summary |
Since its first identification, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has presented myriad challenges of diagnosis and classification. Our understanding has evolved from a cluster of diagnostic categories (Asperger's, Autism, and Pervasive Development Disorder) to the current continuum of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Meanwhile, we have progressed from debating the validity of the diagnosis, to considering it a modern epidemic. This evolution has drawn attention across a variety of fields, including the neurosciences, education, forensics, and behavioral health. While new research accumulates, there remains a lack of conceptual and practical clarity about what ASD is, how specific diagnoses might be delineated, and what we can do to understand and manage the complexity of individuals on the Spectrum. In understanding ASD, one size does not fit all--families, schools, and clinicians all need a multi-faceted engagement with the specifics they encounter. This text opens a critical dialogue through which students, researchers, and clinicians can challenge their ideas about what it means to work with the unique presentations of individuals on the Spectrum. It provides education, clinical expertise, and personalization to the lives influenced by the ever-changing dynamics of Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Autism spectrum disorders.
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
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Autism spectrum disorders
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wolff, Michael, 1975- editor.
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Bridges, Bradley, 1979- editor.
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Denczek, Thomas, 1966- editor.
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| ISBN |
9780429846328 |
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0429846320 |
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9780429846335 |
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0429846339 |
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9780429846311 |
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0429846312 |
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9780429454646 |
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0429454643 |
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