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The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes: 153 (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press))
Gillberg Christophe
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Description for The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes: 153 (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press))
Hardcover. Autism is not a single disease but a syndrome of different diseases. In this completely reworked and updated third edition, two world authorities, Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman, address the difficulties this presents for clinical diagnosis with diagnostic aids and clear guidelines for medical evaluation. Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine S. Num Pages: 340 pages, 40 b/w illus. 2 colour illus. 25 tables. BIC Classification: MJN; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 170 x 30. Weight in Grams: 975.
Autism is not a single disease but a syndrome of different diseases. In this completely reworked and updated third edition, two world authorities, Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman, address the difficulties this presents for clinical diagnosis with diagnostic aids and clear guidelines for medical evaluation. Epidemiology, neuropsychological studies and behavior complexes, such as self-injury, are reviewed in detail, and the authors give a detailed explanation of what is known about the molecular biology and genetics of autism. Epilepsy and electrophysiological studies are also covered, as well as biochemistry, endocrinology, immunology, brain imaging and neuropathology. The available medical therapies are reviewed, ... Read more
Autism is not a single disease but a syndrome of different diseases. In this completely reworked and updated third edition, two world authorities, Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman, address the difficulties this presents for clinical diagnosis with diagnostic aids and clear guidelines for medical evaluation. Epidemiology, neuropsychological studies and behavior complexes, such as self-injury, are reviewed in detail, and the authors give a detailed explanation of what is known about the molecular biology and genetics of autism. Epilepsy and electrophysiological studies are also covered, as well as biochemistry, endocrinology, immunology, brain imaging and neuropathology. The available medical therapies are reviewed, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Mac Keith Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
Series
Clinics in Developmental Medicine S.
Number of Pages
340
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781898683223
SKU
V9781898683223
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Reviews for The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes: 153 (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press))
'... a comprehensive reference book as well as stimulating reading for various disciplines as such as electrophysiology, neuropathology, and brain imaging.' Journal of Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 'Clinicians will be well served by the Gillberg and Coleman book, and even serious students need to heed its message regarding the biological heterogeneity of autism, even in behaviourally well defined groups.' Isabelle Rapin, ... Read more