More than 40 years after the official recognition of infantile
autism in DSM-III, numerous questions remain about autism spectrum
disorder (ASD)-its possible causes, assessment, and most effective
treatments. This second edition of the Textbook of Autism Spectrum
Disorders features contributions from dozens of experts as it
reviews the latest research on these topics and more. As ambitious
in scope and exhaustive as the preceding edition, this guide is
organized by sections that tackle: * Assessment and evaluation,
including recognizing the lower- and higher-order repetitive
behaviors characteristic of ASD, as well as its comorbidities.
Chapters also discuss the roles that racial and ethnic disparities,
gender and sexual identities,and biomarkers and
technology-including smart home devices and augmented reality
technology-can play in assessment and evaluation.* The possible
causes of autism, from prenatal, perinatal, and parental risk
factors to syndromic causes of ASD, updates on genetic testing, and
the effect of environmental factors and immune dysregulation.*
Standard and experimental treatments in autism. Chapters analyze
the role of pharmacotherapies such as serotonergic antidepressants,
atypical antipsychotics, and experimental therapeutics (e.g.,
oxytocin, vasopressin) as well as the use of cannabis,
cannabinoids, and immunomodulatory agents. The book also examines
behavioral treatments, interventions in schools, complementary and
integrative medicine approaches, stem cell and gene therapies, and
more.* Social policy issues, including the role of patient advocacy
groups in treatment development and an examination of autism
strengths and the growing emphasis on recognizing neurodiversity.
Unrivaled in its thoroughness, the book includes summary points in
each chapter for ease of reference and lists of recommended
readings that offer readers the opportunity for further study and
exploration. For all those in the ASD continuum of
care-psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, social workers,
speech therapists, educators, and patient families-this is an
essential resource.
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