International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Johnny L. Matson (Ed.)
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Description for International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Paperback. Based on a solid historical foundation of autism theory and research, this inclusive handbook integrates coverage of the broader scholarly literature with a trenchant analysis of the state of the field in nosology, etiology, assessment, and treatment. Editor(s): Matson, Johnny L.; Sturmey, Peter. Series: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Num Pages: 555 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; MJW; MMH; MQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 213 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1398.
Since the early 1940s, when first identified as childhood psychosis and autistic psychopathy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has continued to burgeon into a major focus of inquiry and interest among researchers, practitioners, and the public alike. With each passing decade, the number of scholarly articles addressing ASD and related disabilities continues to soar. Today, thousands of papers on autism are published annually across various disciplines and journals, making it challenging - if not impossible - to keep pace with, let alone synthesize, all the latest developments. Based on a solid historical foundation of autism theory and research, ... Read more
Since the early 1940s, when first identified as childhood psychosis and autistic psychopathy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has continued to burgeon into a major focus of inquiry and interest among researchers, practitioners, and the public alike. With each passing decade, the number of scholarly articles addressing ASD and related disabilities continues to soar. Today, thousands of papers on autism are published annually across various disciplines and journals, making it challenging - if not impossible - to keep pace with, let alone synthesize, all the latest developments. Based on a solid historical foundation of autism theory and research, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Autism and Child Psychopathology Series
Condition
New
Weight
1397g
Number of Pages
555
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461429135
SKU
V9781461429135
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About Johnny L. Matson (Ed.)
Johnny L. Matson has spent his career as a researcher and academically involved in the training of doctoral level clinical psychologists specializing in developmental disabilities. He is the major professor of 48 Ph.D.s, many of whom have served as professors in major universities. He is founding editor and editor-in-chief of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Research in Developmental Disabilities. ... Read more
Reviews for International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
From the reviews: This book presents a `state of the art' on many issues over 33 chapters and 580 pages ... . 80 experts explain a wide range of topics related to autism and PDD ... . highly appropriate and updated reference book on the big questions about autism, which will serve as a good basis ... Read more