Raphael Bernier, Jennifer Gerdts

Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Reference Handbook

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Produktbeschreibung

This handbook provides an overview of the current scientific understanding of autism spectrum disorders, as well as a cultural and historical perspective on the controversies that plague the field. "Autism" describes a complex developmental disability that interferes with social interaction and communication. Symptoms of autism are generally recognizable when children are under the age of three. Until the 1990s, rates for autism were generally estimated at 1 in 2500. In 2010, however, the estimate is now 1 in 110 children. Is the incidence of autism increasing, or has there simply been a shift in how often this disability is diagnosed as the problem? This text provides a comprehensive explanation of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Reference Handbook educates readers about ASD without relying on confusing medical jargon, highlighting current understanding of etiology, neuroscience, and intervention. It also discusses the historical and cultural influences of ASD and explores the controversial aspects of autism.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: ABC-CLIO
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juli 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 663g
• ISBN-13: 9781598843347
• ISBN-10: 1598843346
• Artikelnr.: 29945825

Autorenporträt

Raphael Bernier Ph.D., Jennifer Gerdts

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Background and Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Introduction
Brief History of Autism
Domains of Impairment
Reciprocal Social Interaction
Communication Skills
Repetitive or Restricted Interests and Behaviors
ASD Diagnosis
PDDs
Diagnostic Evaluation
Clinical Vignettes
Autistic Disorder
Asperger's Disorder
PDD-NOS
Early Identification of ASD
Genetic Factors
Brain Development
Treatments
Conclusion
References
2 Controversies
Problems
and Solutions in the Field of ASD
Controversies Surrounding the Causes of Autism
The Refrigerator Mother Theory and the Birth of the Genetics of Autism
"The Autism Epidemic"
The Vaccine Controversy
The Contextual Factors
Events in the Controversy
Controversies Surrounding the Treatment of Autism
Facilitated Communication
Secretin
Chelation
The Gluten-Free
Casein-Free Diet
Conclusion
References
3 Worldwide and Cultural Perspectives in ASD
Introduction
Prevalence Rates
Epidemiological Studies
Immigrant Status
Social Class
Cultural Influences in Mental Disorders
Cultural Factors Related to Developmental Disabilities
Family Adaptation
Family Appraisal
Religion
Social Support
Cognitive Testing
Cultural Factors and ASDs
ASD Symptoms and Diagnosis
Diagnostic Tools
Countries outside of the United States
Racial and Ethnic Groups within the United States
Acquisition of Cultural Knowledge
The Culture of Autism
Treatment
Access to Services
Cultural Influences in Treatment Choice
Focus of Treatment
Treatment/Educational Recommendations
Conclusion
References
4 Chronology
5 Biographical Sketches
Hans Asperger
Tony Attwood
Simon Baron-Cohen
Margaret Bauman
Bruno Bettelheim
Eugene Bleuler
Tony Charman
Eric Courchesne
Geraldine Dawson
Susan Folstein
Eric Fombonne
Uta Frith
Daniel Geschwind
Temple Grandin
Stanley Greenspan
Portia Iversen and Jonathan Shestack
Leo Kanner
Ami Klin
Robert and Lynn Koegel
Karen and Eric London
Catherine Lord
O. (Ole) Ivar Lovaas
Peter Mundy
Isabelle Rapin
Bernard Rimland
Edward Ritvo
Sally Rogers
Sir Michael Rutter
Eric Schopler
Robert Schultz
Marian Sigman
Marilyn and Jim Simons
Ruth C. Sullivan
Helen Tager-Flusberg
Fred Volkmar
Lorna Wing
Suzanne and Bob Wright
6 Data and Documents
Domains of Autism
Pervasive Developmental Disorders Umbrella Term
Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Constellation of Symptoms in an Individual with ASD
Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Face Perception in Autism
Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Prevalence Estimates from Monitoring Networks
Ethnic Differences in Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Guidelines for Evaluating Interventions
Guidelines for Evaluating Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Applied Behavioral Analysis and Discrete Trial Training
Social Stories
Economic Cost of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and Autism
References
7 Directory of Organizations
Private
Not-for-Profit Organizations
Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
Autism and PDD Support Network
Autism National Committee (AUTCOM)
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
Autism Science Foundation (ASF)
Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks
AutismSpot
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome (FAAAS)
First Signs
Foundation for Educating Children with Autism (FECA)
Generation Rescue
The Help Group
Interactive Autism Network (IAN)
MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Manitas por Autismo (SPANISH)
Mothers United for Moral Support (MUMS)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Autism Association (NAA)
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
SafeMinds
Sibling Support Project
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)
Talk about Curing Autism (TACA)
Unlocking Autism
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP)
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Governmental Organizations
Autism Coordinating Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Clinical Trials.gov
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
National Institutes for Health Autism Research Networks
National Institutes for Mental Health (NIMH)
National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
National Institutes on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
National Institutes on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
National Library of Medicine
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
University-Based Organizations
Autism Center of Excellence and Healthy Infant Development Lab
University of California-San Diego
Autism Intervention Research Program
University of California-San Diego
Drexel Autism Center
Emory Autism Center
Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
Florida State University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)
Indiana University
Kennedy Krieger Institute Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Massachusetts General Hospital
Learning and Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services (LADDERS)
Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
University of Missouri
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH) Program
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
University of California
Davis
Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (M.I.N.D.) Institute
University of California
Los Angeles
Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
University of Central Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
University of Florida at Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disorders (UM-NSU CARD)
University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Centers (UMACC)
University of South Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
University of Washington Autism Center
Yale Autism Program
8 Resources
Print Resources
General Information about ASDs
Biological Mechanisms: Genetics and Neurological Functioning
General Intervention
Helpful Tools
Social and Communication Skills
School and Education
Biography/Personal Stories/Stories
Parenting/Family Issues/Parent Perspectives
Books for Individuals with Autism
Adolescence
Adulthood
Nonprint Resources
General Autism Resources
Films and Video Clips
Environmental Supports: Computer Software
Visual Supports
and Other Materials
Support Resources
School and Education
Glossary
Index
About the Authors