Asperger Syndrome: Assessing and Treating High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

Asperger Syndrome: Assessing and Treating High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
ISBN-10
1462514146
ISBN-13
9781462514144
Series
Asperger Syndrome
Category
Psychology
Pages
482
Language
English
Published
2014-04-01
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Authors
Fred R. Volkmar, James C. McPartland, Ami Klin

Description

"Subject Areas/Keywords: adolescents, adults, AS/HFA, ASD, Asperger syndrome, assessments, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral, children, communication, developmental disabilities, diagnosis, DSM-V, DSM-5, genetics, high-functioning, interventions, neuropsychology, PDD-NOS, pervasive developmental disorders, psychopharmacological, social competence, social skills training, treatments Description: Completely revised with the latest research and clinical strategies, this is the authoritative volume on Asperger syndrome (now part of DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder). Considered the definitive reference since its initial publication, the book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent's needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication, behavior, and academic and vocational functioning. The neural and genetic bases of autism spectrum disorders are also explored. "--

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