Autism Spectrum Disorders: Phenotypes, Mechanisms and Treatments
Accurate and exhaustive, this book provides a wide overview of the current knowledge on phenotypes, mechanisms and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. It covers topics on diagnostic issues, comorbid conditions and therapeutic strategies along with a detailed discussion on the actual understanding of the pathophysiology of autism disorders. More specifically, this book reviews in detail the current knowledge on the comorbidity between mental and medical disorders, describes abnormal cognitive and social development and gives a thorough overview on genetic as well as brain imaging abnormalities observed in autism spectrum disorders. In addition, the current literature on environmental risk factors which may provide an explanation for the increased prevalence of autism is being described. The last chapter gives an extensive review of early detection and early therapeutic interventions encompassing psycho-social and pharmacological strategies. Each chapter is easy to read and gives the reader access to the most important information on each topic covered. This book provides innovative reading material for medical students, psychologists, researchers and clinicians who need accurate information on the best available diagnostic and therapeutic strategies as well as on up-to-date research data.
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1 - 4: From Autism to Autism Spectrum DisordersByOriane Mercati;Oriane MercatiaHuman Genetics and Cognitive Functions, Institut Pasteur,bUniversité Paris Descartes, Paris V, andSearch for other works by this author on:Pauline ChastePauline ChastecCentre Hospitalier Sainte Anne, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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5 - 19: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Coexisting Mental Health ProblemsByOla Ståhlberg;Ola StåhlbergUniversity of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Thomas Nilsson;Thomas NilssonUniversity of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Sebastian Lundström;Sebastian LundströmUniversity of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Henrik AnckarsäterHenrik AnckarsäterUniversity of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:
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20 - 33: Autism and Medical ComorbiditiesByManuel Schiff;Manuel SchiffbDepartment of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA;cReference Center for Inborn Metabolic Disease and Department of Child Neurology, Hôpital Robert Debré, APHP, Inserm U676 and Université Paris 7, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Miya R. AsatoMiya R. AsatoaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), andbDepartment of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA;Search for other works by this author on:
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34 - 45: The Cognitive Profile in Autism Spectrum DisordersByWilliam Mandy;William MandyaDepartment of Clinical Psychology and Institute of Child Health, University College London, andSearch for other works by this author on:Marianna Murin;Marianna MurinbDepartment of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:David SkuseDavid SkusebDepartment of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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46 - 53: Social Functioning in AutismByNadia Merhoum;Nadia MerhoumCenter for Cognitive Neuroscience, UMR 5229, CNRS, Bron, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Flavia Mengarelli;Flavia MengarelliCenter for Cognitive Neuroscience, UMR 5229, CNRS, Bron, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Raphaelle Mottolese;Raphaelle MottoleseCenter for Cognitive Neuroscience, UMR 5229, CNRS, Bron, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Elissar Andari;Elissar AndariCenter for Cognitive Neuroscience, UMR 5229, CNRS, Bron, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Angela SiriguAngela SiriguCenter for Cognitive Neuroscience, UMR 5229, CNRS, Bron, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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54 - 67: Sensory Processing in AutismByMarlene Behrmann;Marlene BehrmannaDepartment of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, and Departments ofSearch for other works by this author on:Nancy J. MinshewNancy J. MinshewbPsychiatry andcNeurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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68 - 79: On the Neuroimaging of Autism in the Context of Human Brain DiversityByJosselin Houenou;Josselin HouenouaPsychiatry and Genetics Team, Chenevier Mondor Hospitals, APHP, INSERM U955, Créteil,bPsychiatry Team, Uniact Lab, Neuroimaging Platform Neurospin, CEA Saclay, Gif sur Yvette, andSearch for other works by this author on:Pauline ChastePauline ChastecCentre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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80 - 96: Architecture of the Genetic Risk for AutismByPauline Chaste;Pauline ChasteDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:Bernie DevlinBernie DevlinDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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97 - 112: Molecular Pathways in Autistic Spectrum DisordersByLouise Gallagher;Louise GallagheraDepartment of Psychiatry, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, andSearch for other works by this author on:Sanbing Shen;Sanbing ShencRegenerative Medicine Institute, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Ric AnneyRic AnneybDepartment of Psychiatry and Institute of Molecular Medicine, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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113 - 134: Environmental Factors and Autism Spectrum DisorderByAntonio M. Persico;Antonio M. PersicoaUnit of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Laboratory of Molecular Psychiatry and Neurogenetics, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, andbMafalda Luce Center for Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Milan, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Sara MerelliSara MerellibMafalda Luce Center for Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Milan, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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135 - 150: Early Signs and Early InterventionByChristine M. FreitagChristine M. FreitagDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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151 - 165: Psychotropic Treatment of AutismByStefano Pallanti;Stefano PallantiaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Florence, Florence, Italy;bDepartment of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, andSearch for other works by this author on:Lorenza Bencini;Lorenza BenciniaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Florence, Florence, Italy;Search for other works by this author on:Andrea Cantisani;Andrea CantisaniaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Florence, Florence, Italy;Search for other works by this author on:Eric HollanderEric HollandercDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on: