Defining Autism (Paperback)

Emily L. Casanova

ISBN 10: 1785927221 / ISBN 13: 9781785927225

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2018

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Paperback. Offering a summary of the current state of knowledge in autism research, Defining Autism looks at the different genetic, neurological and environmental causes of, and contributory factors to autism. It takes a wide-ranging view of developmental and genetic factors, and considers autism's relationship with other conditions such as epilepsy. Shedding light on the vast number of autism-related syndromes which are all too often denied adequate attention, it shows how, whilst autism refers to a single syndrome, it can be understood as many different conditions, with the common factors being biological, rather than behavioral. 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. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Defining Autism (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785927221
• ISBN 13: 9781785927225
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Offering a summary of the current state of knowledge in autism research, Defining Autism looks at the different genetic, neurological and environmental causes of, and contributory factors to autism. It takes a wide-ranging view of developmental and genetic factors, and considers autism's relationship with other conditions such as epilepsy.

Shedding light on the vast number of autism-related syndromes which are all too often denied adequate attention, it shows how, whilst autism refers to a single syndrome, it can be understood as many different conditions, with the common factors being biological, rather than behavioral.

About the Author

Emily Casanova is currently a LEND Postdoctoral Fellow with the University of South Carolina and the Greenville Health System. She serves on a committee for the Autism Research Institute.Manuel Casanova was trained in Neurology, Neuropathology and Psychiatry. His expertise in the field of autism has been recognized by his appointment as the chairperson for the Developmental Brain Disorders Study Section (NIH).