Understanding Autism (eBook, ePUB)

Perspectives, Assessment, Interventions, and the Journey Towards Inclusion
Redaktion: Papaneophytou, Neophytos L.; Das MD, DSc

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Understanding Autism: Perspectives, Assessment, Interventions, and the Journey Toward Inclusion is a compelling book offering a multifaceted examination, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of autism spectrum disorder from both biological and social perspectives. From the role of bioactive lipids in the pathobiology of autism to the challenges faced by individuals with autism within the criminal justice system, this book explores critical aspects of autism, assessment strategies, and innovative interventions. From a biological perspective, readers will be introduced to the gut-brain connection and the impact of vitamin D on the gut microbiota. Meanwhile, the social perspective sheds light on sensory processing, autonomic regulation, and socio-emotional development in autism, as well as the pressing issue of justice and representation. Through the assessment section, readers will explore the unique challenges faced by parents with autism spectrum disorder and delve into linguistic anomalies in autism. Finally, the interventions section introduces groundbreaking programs and strategies designed to improve the lives of individuals with autism. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or simply curious about autism, this book is an essential guide that offers diverse insights into this complex condition, ultimately fostering greater awareness, understanding, and support for individuals on the spectrum. - Discusses strategies to help children with autism overcome fears and phobias - Outlines innovative nutrition education interventions tailored for adolescents with autism - Uncovers the role of vitamin D in shaping gut health and its implications for understanding autism

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
• Seitenzahl: 450
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780443273674
• Artikelnr.: 72242296

Inhaltsangabe

1. Prologue
I. Biological Perspective
2. A perinatal strategy to prevent autism: Essential fatty acids, BDNF,
vitamin A and growth hormone in the prevention and its management
3. Role of vitamin D in modulating gut microbiota, and certain etiological
mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder
II. Social Perspective
4. Sensory processing, autonomic regulation, and socio-emotional
development in Autism
III. Assessment
5. Assessment of Parenting Capacity for Parents with Autism Spectrum
Disorder
6. Development and Feasibility of Theory-Based Nutrition Education
Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
7. Challenging clinical presentations in Autism Spectrum Disorders and
Intellectual Disability: The case for specialist intensive community
interventions as an alternative to institutional care.
8. A Holistic Model and Treatment of Autism
9. Home-Based Support for Young Autistic Children: Overview of a Program
Co-designed with Researchers, Child Therapists and Caregivers
IV. Technological Advancements
10. Socially Assistive Robots: What is it and why are we talking about
them?
V. Journey with Autism
11. Engendering Quality of Life: Ecological Realities in Developmental
Relational Trans-Disciplinary Pediatric Practice in a Neurodiverse World
12. Caring for the Caregiver of those living with Autism-Spectrum
Disorders: Minimizing Burden and Optimizing Well-Being
13. Special Olympics Movement. New Opportunities for Socialization of
Children with Mental Disabilities, Including ASD
14. "The Hidden Meanings of Repetitive Behaviors" - A Window Into the
Child’s Inner World From a Multidisciplinary Perspective
15. Individuated but not Separated
16. The clinical case of baby Joseph: embrace and nurture social skills in
autism in a post pandemic era
17. Justice For All? The Overrepresentation of those with Autism Spectrum
Disorder in the Criminal Justice System
18. Autism and Metamorphic Temporalities
Majia Nadesan
19. Opportunities to Support the Caregiver of Children and Young Adults
with ASD as they Transition into the Workforce and University
20. Using Desensitize Program to Reduce Phobias and Specific Fears in
Children with Autism
21. When the construction of meaning does not have an overall collective
dimension: the nature of linguistic anomalies in autism
22. Crime and Punishment: The role of social, emotional, and cognitive
deficits in a case of child pornography possession
23. Enhancing Coping and Resilience in Bullied Youth with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
24. Aquatactile neuromodulation and its impact on the development and
correction of motor functions in children with ASD