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Though autism is one of the best documented and validated childhood
psychiatric syndromes, there remains an enormous gap between
theoretical understanding of autism and understanding of it in the
practice of daily life. This book aims to go some way towards
bridging that gap. In common with visual or auditory impairments,
the cause of autism is physical, biological and organic. Likewise,
just as people with impaired sight or hearing need education and
guidance specific to their needs, people with autism require
specialized education and support matched to their particular
difficulties. This book, aimed at the medical community and the
teaching profession, introduces the medical background to autism
and discusses current educational approaches to helping those
diagnosed as autistic. The book sets out to inspire as well as to
inform those involved with the medical or educational management of
people with autism.
ESSENCE (Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental
Clinical Examinations) refers to the group of neurodevelopmental
disorders including autism, ADHD and tic disorders as well as
conditions gaining increasing awareness such as ARFID, PANS and
PANDAS. Professor of child psychiatry Christopher Gillberg
describes the lifetime prognosis of ESSENCE, examining the common
co-occurrence between these conditions and the symptoms they
present. Whilst diagnoses are often treated in isolation, Gillberg
presents these issues as an overall condition, and advises
treatment and support based on a holistic approach. This book also
demonstrates the need for holistic whole-person interventions and
assessments to improve outcomes for people within this group.
Autism is not a single disease but a syndrome of different
diseases. In this completely reworked and updated third edition,
two world authorities, Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman,
address the difficulties this presents for clinical diagnosis with
diagnostic aids and clear guidelines for medical evaluation.
Epidemiology, neuropsychological studies and behavior complexes,
such as self-injury, are reviewed in detail, and the authors give a
detailed explanation of what is known about the molecular biology
and genetics of autism. Epilepsy and electrophysiological studies
are also covered, as well as biochemistry, endocrinology,
immunology, brain imaging and neuropathology. The available medical
therapies are reviewed, along with an update on what is known about
other interventions, such as psychoeducational and behavioral
modification procedures. The book concludes with an integration of
current knowledge from diverse fields. This is an essential text
for clinicians and will also be of interest to parents of autistic
children.
Addressing the gender gap in the understanding of autism, this
multi-perspective book explores the educational needs of girls on
the autism spectrum from early years to secondary school, in both
mainstream and special settings. The collection, comprising
insights from autistic women and girls and educational and medical
professionals makes recommendations for a collaborative and
integrated approach that enables girls on the spectrum to reach
their full potential. By establishing close collaborations between
girls on the spectrum, their parents, teachers and specialist
professionals, the field can move forwards in terms of providing
understanding and an appropriate educational framework for success.
This important treatise reviews the latest clinical models for
working with developmental disability and behavioral problems. In
the first section contributions explore the causes and nature of
behavior problems among people with physical, learning, language,
and sensory disabilities, and such specific conditions as epilepsy
and acquired brain damage, while those in the second section
describe the assessment approaches for evaluating these behaviors.
The third section covers treatment strategies emphasizing the
importance of an eclectic approach. The contributors, all
acknowledged experts in their fields of pediatrics, psychology, and
psychiatry, provide a comprehensive overview of this set of major
challenges, indicating the importance of auditory detection,
understanding, measurement, and treatment.
Originally published in 2006, this authoritative clinical handbook
provides a detailed overview of the main disorders encountered by
child and adolescent psychiatrists in clinical practice, ranging
from eating, sleep and affective disorders to substance abuse,
gender identity disorder and sexual abuse. The approach is evidence
based and emphasis is on good clinical practice and quality control
of patient care. In contrast to other books in the field, the
authors' intention is not to cover exhaustively all the relevant
science, but rather to present in condensed form any research
findings that are significant for clinical practice. For coherence,
each chapter is constructed in the same way: introduction,
definition and classification, epidemiology, the clinical picture,
aetiology, treatment and outcome. The disorders covered are based
on the ICD- 10 and DSM-IV classifications, and appendices include
documents for assessment of intervention planning and evaluation.
Originally published in 2006, this authoritative clinical handbook
provides a detailed overview of the main disorders encountered by
child and adolescent psychiatrists in clinical practice, ranging
from eating, sleep and affective disorders to substance abuse,
gender identity disorder and sexual abuse. The approach is evidence
based and emphasis is on good clinical practice and quality control
of patient care. In contrast to other books in the field, the
authors' intention is not to cover exhaustively all the relevant
science, but rather to present in condensed form any research
findings that are significant for clinical practice. For coherence,
each chapter is constructed in the same way: introduction,
definition and classification, epidemiology, the clinical picture,
aetiology, treatment and outcome. The disorders covered are based
on the ICD- 10 and DSM-IV classifications, and appendices include
documents for assessment of intervention planning and evaluation.
Neuropsychiatry is a rapidly expanding field, linking the
traditional areas of neurology and psychiatry, which has benefited
greatly from recognition of the role of genetic and environmental
determinants of psychiatric disorder particularly in childhood and
adolescence. Based on twenty years of clinical experience and
eighteen years of research, Professor Gillberg has utilised his
unique and detailed interdisciplinary knowledge of neurobiology,
pharmacology, epidemiology and neuropsychology to compile this
comprehensive reference to clinical assessment and treatment of the
many neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood which, at a
conservative estimate, affect five in every hundred children. This
is valuable reference resource that is sure to be welcomed by a
wide range of professionals and researchers including child
neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists and
special education teachers.
Individuals affected with Asperger Syndrome are often misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed when they apply for help. A Guide to Asperger Syndrome is an accessible handbook for all those touched by Asperger syndrome, one of the most common variants of disorders in the so-called autism spectrum. Christopher Gillberg, a world-renowned authority in the field, gives an in-depth account of symptoms, diagnosis, prevalence, background factors, prognosis, and intervention. This book is intended for a wide readership, including those affected, their families, and clinicians working with children, adolescents and adults with Asperger syndrome.
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