Description |
xx, 241 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Section I: Theoretical and Developmental Framework. 1. Editors' Introduction; E. Schopler, et al. 2. Treatment for Autism: from Science, to Pseudo Science or Anti Science; E. Schopler. 3. Applying Developmental Principles to the Study of Autism; J.A. Burack, et al. 4. The Otherworldly Gifts of Autism: Mystical Implementation of Facilitated Communication in the Ultra-Orthodox Community in Israel; Y. Bilu, Y. Goodman. Section II: Biological Perspectives. 5. Comparison of Siblings of Individuals with Autism and Siblings of Individuals with Other Diagnoses: An Empirical Summary; N. Yirmiya, et al. 6. Fragile X Syndrome and Autism; D.D. Hatton, D.B. Bailey, Jr. 7. Analysis of Three Coding Region Polymorphisms in Autism: Evidence for an Association with the Serotonin Transporter; N. Yirmiya, et al. 8. Autism, Stress and Chromosome 7 Genes; M. Shapira, et al. Section III: Communication and Social Issues. 9. Communicative Intent in Autism; C. Shulman, et al. 10. Issues in Early Comprehension Development of Children with Autism; L.R. Watson. 11. The Experience of Loneliness and Friendship in Autism: Theoretical and Practical Issues; N. Bauminger, C. Kasari. Section IV: Education and Interventions. 12. Issues in Early Diagnosis and Intervention with Young Children with Autism; L.M. Marcus, et al. 13. Evaluating Treatment Effects for Adolescent and Adults with Autism in Residential Settings; M.E. Van Bourgondien, N.C. Reichle. 14. Psychopharmacologic Treatment Studies in Autism; L. Sikich. 15. Sleep Problems in Autism; S. Arbelle, I.Z. Ben-Zion. 16. Concluding Comments; C. Shulman, et al. Index |
Notes |
Based on the workshop Research frontiers in autism: genetics, behavior and intervention, held Jerusalem, 1999 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Autistic children -- Treatment.
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Autism -- Treatment -- Congresses.
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Autism -- Research -- Congresses.
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Autistic children -- Treatment -- Congresses.
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Autistic children -- Rehabilitation.
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Autism -- Treatment.
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Autism -- Research.
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Autistic Disorder -- therapy.
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Research.
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Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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Author |
Schopler, Eric.
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LC no. |
2001025357 |
ISBN |
030646585X : |
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