Christopher Gillberg

A Guide to Asperger Syndrome

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. September 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 339g
• ISBN-13: 9780521001830
• ISBN-10: 0521001838
• Artikelnr.: 22309904

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Prevalence
4. Symptoms in childhood
5. Symptoms in adolescence
6. Associated psychiatric and social problems
7. Other problems
8. Strengths
9. Background factors
10. Cognitive neuropsychology
11. Diagnosis and work-up
12. Outcome in the longer term: adults with Asperger syndrome
13. Attitudes, interventions and treatment
14. Who can help?
15. What about all those famous geniuses?
16. Case vignettes
17. Literature suggestions
Index.