The Neuropsychology Of Autism
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Author |
: Deborah Fein |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 559 |
Release |
: 2011-06-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780195378313 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0195378318 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Neuropsychology of Autism by : Deborah Fein
The Neuropsychology of Autism provides an up-to-date summary on the neuropsychology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), written by leaders in the field. It summarizes current knowledge about neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, genetics, and clinical presentations and provides helpful discussions on key functions such as language, memory, attention, executive functions, social cognition, motor and sensory functioning.
Author |
: Joseph D. Buxbaum |
Publisher |
: Academic Press |
Total Pages |
: 494 |
Release |
: 2012-10-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780123919243 |
ISBN-13 |
: 012391924X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorders by : Joseph D. Buxbaum
Autism is no longer considered a rare disease, and the Center for Disease Control now estimates that upwards of 730,000 children in the US struggle with this isolating brain disorder. New research is leading to greater understanding of and ability to treat the disorder at an earlier age. It is hoped that further genetic and imaging studies will lead to biologically based diagnostic techniques that could help speed detection and allow early, more effective intervention. Edited by two leaders in the field, this volume offers a current survey and synthesis of the most important findings of the neuroscience behind autism of the past 20 years. With chapters authored by experts in each topic, the volume explores etiology, neuropathology, imaging, and pathways/models. Offering a broad background of ASDs with a unique focus on neurobiology, the volume offers more than the others on the market with a strictly clinical focus or a single authored perspective that fails to offer expert, comprehensive coverage. Researchers and graduate students alike with an interest in developmental disorders and autism will benefit, as will autism specialists across psychology and medicine looking to expand their expertise. Uniquely explores ASDs from a neurobiological angle, looking to uncover the molecular/cellular basis rather than to merely catalog the commonly used behavioral interventions Comprehensive coverage synthesizes widely dispersed research, serving as one-stop shopping for neurodevelopmental disorder researchers and autism specialists Edited work with chapters authored by leaders in the field around the globe - the broadest, most expert coverage available
Author |
: Tatyana B Glezerman |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 315 |
Release |
: 2012-08-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781461441120 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1461441129 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Autism and the Brain by : Tatyana B Glezerman
For years, the typical presentation of autism—the developmental delays, the social and linguistic deficits—has been well known. Despite great variation among children with this condition, certain symptoms are considered hallmarks of the disorder. Less understood is why these symptoms come together to construct autism. And as autism rates continue to rise, this information is ever more vital to accurate diagnosis and treatment. Autism and the Brain offers answers by showing a new neuropsychology of the autistic spectrum, reviewing general brain organization, and relating specific regions and structures to specific clinical symptoms. The author identifies deficiencies in areas of the left-hemisphere associated with the self and identity as central to autism. From this primary damage, the brain further reorganizes to compensate, explaining the diverse behaviors among low- and high-functioning individuals as well as autistic savants. The result is a unique three-dimensional view of brain structure, function, and pathology, with in-depth focus on how the autistic brain: Perceives the world. Understands and uses words. Perceives faces. Understands spatial relations and numbers. Understands feelings and registers emotions. Perceives the self as separate from others. Acts in the world. Challenging readers to re-think their assumptions, Autism and the Brain is breakthrough reading for researchers, clinicians, and graduate students in fields as varied as child and adolescent psychiatry; clinical child, school, and developmental psychology; neuroscience/neurobiology; special education and educational psychology; social work; communication disorders; and public health and policy.
Author |
: Jill Boucher |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 359 |
Release |
: 2008-06-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781139472029 |
ISBN-13 |
: 113947202X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis Memory In Autism by : Jill Boucher
Many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are remarkably proficient at remembering how things look and sound, even years after an event. They are also good at rote learning and establishing habits and routines. Some even have encyclopaedic memories. However, all individuals with ASD have difficulty in recalling personal memories and reliving experiences, and less able people may have additional difficulty in memorising facts. This book assembles research on memory in autism to examine why this happens and the effects it has on people's lives. The contributors utilise advances in the understanding of normal memory systems and their breakdown as frameworks for analysing the neuropsychology and neurobiology of memory in autism. The unique patterning of memory functions across the spectrum illuminates difficulties with sense of self, emotion processing, mental time travel, language and learning, providing a window into the nature and causes of autism itself.
Author |
: Sue Fletcher-Watson |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 209 |
Release |
: 2019-01-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781351589833 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1351589830 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis Autism by : Sue Fletcher-Watson
Based on Francesca Happé’s best-selling textbook, Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory, this completely new edition provides a concise overview of contemporary psychological theories about autism. Fletcher-Watson and Happé explore the relationship between theories of autism at psychological (cognitive), biological and behavioural levels, and consider their clinical and educational impact. The authors summarise what is known about the biology and behavioural features of autism, and provide concise but comprehensive accounts of all influential psychological models including ‘Theory of Mind’ (ToM) models, early social development models and alternative information processing models such as ‘weak central coherence’ theory. The book also discusses more recent attempts to understand autism, including the ‘Double Empathy Problem’ and Bayesian theories. In each case, the authors describe the theory, review the evidence and provide critical analysis of its value and impact. Recognising the multiplicity of theoretical views, and rapidly changing nature of autism research, each chapter considers current debates and major questions that remain for the future. Importantly, the book includes the voices of autistic people, including parents and practitioners, who were asked to provide commentaries on each chapter, helping to contextualise theory and research evidence with accounts of real-life experience. The book embraces neurodiversity whilst recognising the real needs of autistic people and their families. Thus Autism: A New Introduction to Psychological Theory and Current Debate provides the reader with a critical overview of psychological theory but also embeds this within community perspectives, making it a relevant and progressive contribution to understanding autism, and essential reading for students and practitioners across educational, clinical and social settings.
Author |
: Marcel Adam Just |
Publisher |
: Psychology Press |
Total Pages |
: 266 |
Release |
: 2013 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781848728660 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1848728662 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Development and Brain Systems in Autism by : Marcel Adam Just
The volume covers several perspectives on autism which bring together the most recent scientific views of the nature of this disorder. A number of themes organize major developments and emerging areas in autism. The book is essential for reseachers and practitioners who require a state-of-the-art resource on autism.
Author |
: Steven O. Moldin |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 559 |
Release |
: 2006-04-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781420004205 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1420004204 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Autism by : Steven O. Moldin
Taking an all-inclusive look at the subject, Understanding Autism: From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment reviews state-of-the-art research on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism. The book addresses potential mechanisms that may underlie the development of autism and the neural systems that are likely to be affected by these molecular,
Author |
: Eric Schopler |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 331 |
Release |
: 2013-11-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781489907929 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1489907920 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis Diagnosis and Assessment in Autism by : Eric Schopler
Division TEACCH, located in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was one of the first programs in the country to understand that autism was an organic rather than a biologic condition. We were also one of the earliest programs to recognize the enormous variability in characteristics and behaviors of children described as autistic. For these reasons, the processes of diagnosis and assessment have always been important and central to our program. We are therefore extremely pleased to have a volume representing the most current thinking of the field's leaders in these important areas. As with the preceding books in our series, Current Issues in Autism, this volume is based on one of the annual TEACCH conferences held in Chapel Hill each May. The books are not simply published proceedings of the conference papers, however. Rather, conference participants are asked to develop a full chapter around their presentations. Other international experts whose work is beyond the scope of the conference, but related to the major theme, are asked to contribute chapters as well. These volumes are designed to provide the most current knowledge in research and professional practice available on the most important issues defining and clarifying autism.
Author |
: Sam Goldstein |
Publisher |
: Guilford Publications |
Total Pages |
: 461 |
Release |
: 2018-02-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462533176 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462533175 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder by : Sam Goldstein
This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading experts demonstrate how to craft a scientifically grounded profile of each child’s strengths and difficulties, make a formal diagnosis, and use assessment data to guide individualized intervention in clinical and school settings. Chapters review state-of-the-art instruments and approaches for evaluating specific areas of impairment in ASD and co-occurring emotional and behavioral disorders. Considerations in working with children of different ages are highlighted. With a primary focus on children, several chapters also address assessment of adolescents and adults. New to This Edition *Chapter on key implications of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, plus related updates throughout the volume. *Chapter on advances in early identification (ages 0–3). *Chapter with in-depth case examples illustrating the evaluation decision-making process and common diagnostic challenges. *Chapters on pseudoscience (including strategies for advising parents) and future directions in the field. *Current assessment data, numerous new and revised measures, and cutting-edge screening approaches.
Author |
: Carol L. Armstrong |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 555 |
Release |
: 2010-08-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781441913647 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1441913645 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology by : Carol L. Armstrong
This handbook celebrates the abundantly productive interaction of neuropsychology and medicine. This interaction can be found in both clinical settings and research l- oratories, often between research teams and clinical practitioners. It accounts for the rapidity with which awareness and understanding of the neuropsychological com- nents of many common medical disorders have recently advanced. The introduction of neuropsychology into practice and research involving conditions without obvious neurological components follows older and eminently successful models of integrated care and treatment of the classical brain disorders. In the last 50 years, with the growing understanding of neurological disorders, neuropsychologists and medical specialists in clinics, at bedside, and in laboratories together have contributed to important clinical and scienti c advances in the und- standing of the common pathological conditions of the brain: stroke, trauma, epilepsy, certain movement disorders, tumor, toxic conditions (mostly alcohol-related), and degenerative brain diseases. It is not surprising that these seven pathological con- tions were the rst to receive attention from neuropsychologists as their behavioral symptoms can be both prominent and debilitating, often with serious social and economic consequences.