Defining autism : a guide to brain, biology, and behavior / Emily L. Casanova and Manuel F. Casanova
By: Casanova, Emily L [author].
Contributor(s): Casanova, Manuel F [author].
Publisher: London, UK : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2019Description: 264 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781785927225.Subject(s): Autism | Autism spectrum disordersGenre/Form: Print books.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | RC553.A88 C37 2019 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU00000000013033 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-247) and indexes
Kanner's conundrum and Bernie's biology -- The brain in autism -- The genetics of autism -- The roles environment plays in autism susceptibility -- Regression in autism -- Autism and epilepsy -- The neurodevelopmental spectrum -- The broader autism phenotype -- Autism, intellectual disability, and genius -- Toward a definition of autism
"Drawing on the most up-to-date research on autism, this incisive book argues that while there are different causes and variations of autism, there is in fact one biological autism. By examining developmental and genetic factors and investigating lesser known autism-related syndromes, it clears away misconceptions surrounding this complex condition"--Back cover
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