Steven O. Moldin

Understanding Autism

From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment
Herausgeber: Moldin, Steven O.; Rubenstein, John L R

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Reviews the research on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of autism. This book addresses mechanisms that may underlie the development of autism and the neural systems that are likely to be affected by these molecular, genetic and infectious etiologies. It reviews findings that inform diagnosis, clinical neuroscience and treatment.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Seitenzahl: 560
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 926g
• ISBN-13: 9780849327322
• ISBN-10: 0849327326
• Artikelnr.: 21151771

Autorenporträt

Steven O. Moldin, John L R Rubenstein

Inhaltsangabe

Defining the Phenotype of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Past and
Future Perspectives on Autism Epidemiology. Genetic Basis of Autism.
Epigenetic Mechanisms in Autism: Methylation and Imprinting. Synapse
Formation. Fear and Anxiety Pathways. Learning and Memory. Basal Ganglia
and the Cerebellum. Language. Prefrontal Cortex and Executive Functions.
Sensory Systems. Attention. The Neural Basis of Social Affiliative
Behavior. The Thalamus and Neuromodulatory Systems. Neurovirology and Other
Environmental Effects. Neuroanatomy, Neuropathology, and Neurochemistry.
Neuroimaging. Neuropsychology and Neurophysiology. Neurobiology of Related
Disorders: Tuberous Sclerosis and Fragile X Syndrome. Pharmacogenomics and
Drug Discovery. Advocacy and Promoting Research. Social Economics of
Autism. Sciencewatch on Autism-Book Summary.