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1 online resource (536 pages) |
| Series |
Health reference series |
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Health reference series.
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| Contents |
Intro; Table of Contents; Preface; Part One-Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 1-What Are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autistic Disorder?; Chapter 2-Asperger Syndrome (High-Functioning Autism); Chapter 3-Rett Syndrome; Chapter 4-Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Chapter 5-Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States; Part Two-Causes and Risk Factors Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 6-Causes and Risk Factors for Autism; Chapter 7-Early Brain Development and ASD; Chapter 8-Genetics Impact Autism Spectrum Disorder; Section 8.1-Is Autism Inherited? |
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Section 8.2-Genes Involved with AutismSection 8.3-Common Gene Variants Account for Most Genetic Risk for Autism; Section 8.4-Oxytocin Affects Facial Recognition; Section 8.5-Gene Disruptions Associated with Autism Risk; Section 8.6-Autism Shares Genetic Roots with Other Mental Disorders; Section 8.7-Where Toddlers Look Is Affected by Genes and Altered in Autism; Chapter 9-Diseases, Vaccines, and Autism Spectrum Disorder; Section 9.1-Can Diseases and Vaccines Cause ASD?; Section 9.2-The Facts on Thimerosal, Mercury, and Vaccine Safety; Section 9.3-No Link between MMR Vaccine and Autism |
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Chapter 10-Autism and the EnvironmentChapter 11-Premature Birth and Autism; Chapter 12-Early Development Risk Factors for ASD; Chapter 13-Assisted Reproductive Technology and Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder; Part Three-Identifying and Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders; Chapter 14-Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Section 14.1-Range of Symptoms; Section 14.2-Autism Symptoms Emerge in Infancy; Section 14.3-Eye Response during Infancy for Autism; Chapter 15-Developmental Screening; Section 15.1-Developmental Milestones |
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Section 15.2-Recommendations for Routine Healthcare Developmental ScreeningSection 15.3-Screening Tools for Early Identification of Children with ASD; Section 15.4-Audiological Screening; Section 15.5-Observing Child's Development through Play; Section 15.6-Early Brain Changes May Help Predict Autism among High-Risk Infants; Section 15.7-Neuroimaging Technique May Help Predict Autism among High-Risk Infants; Section 15.8-Progress toward Earlier Diagnosis; Chapter 16-Getting Help for Developmental Delay; Section 16.1-If You Are Concerned, Act Early |
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Section 16.2-Sharing Concerns with Your Child's PhysicianChapter 17-ASD Assessment; Chapter 18-Diagnostic Criteria for ASD; Chapter 19-Medical Tests and Evaluations Used to Diagnose ASD; Chapter 20-Genetic Test for Autism; Chapter 21-Speech and Language Developmental Milestones; Chapter 22-Measuring Autistic Intelligence; Part Four-Conditions That May Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorders; Chapter 23-Autism Spectrum Disorder and Communication Difficulties; Section 23.1-Communication Problems Associated with Autism; Section 23.2-Auditory Processing Disorder in Children |
| Summary |
Provides consumer health information about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions, along with facts about interventions and treatments, educational guidelines, and coping tips for families. Includes index, glossary, and other resources |
| Notes |
Section 23.3-Autism Spectrum Disorders and Stuttering |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Autism in children -- Popular works
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Developmental disabilities -- Popular works
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Autism in children
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Developmental disabilities
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Williams, Angela, 1963- editor.
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| ISBN |
0780816579 |
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9780780816572 |
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