Christopher J. McDougle, M.D. is the Director of the Lurie Center for Autism at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Nancy Lurie Marks Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McDougle has been providing care for children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their family members for 25 years. His research interests include the neurobiology of ASD and the neuropsychopharmacology of core and related target symptoms associated with ASD. Dr. McDougle has published more than 400 scientific articles, been the principal investigator on multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and various foundations, and mentored numerous students, residents/fellows and junior faculty now involved in the field of ASD.

• Foreword Christopher J. McDougle Section 1: Background and Diagnostic Assessment1. From Infantile Autism to Autism Spectrum: Evolution of the Diagnostic Concept Fred R. Volkmar2. Social, Cognitive, and Behavioral Development of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Kirstin Brown Birtwell, Brian Willoughby and Lisa Nowinski3. Social, Cognitive and Affective Development of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Patricia Howlin and Iliana Magiati4. Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan Isobel W. Green, Christen L. Kidd and Robert E. Accordino5. Medical Evaluation of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder Yamini J. Howe, Michelle L. Palumbo and Ann Neumeyer6. Psychiatric Co-morbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorder Susan E. Folstein and Luis M. Carcache7. Neurological Co-morbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder Fiona Baumer and Mustafa Sahin8. Genetic Disorders Associated with the Autism Spectrum Disorder Phenotype Lawrence K. Fung and Allan L. Reiss9. Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Elderly Peter V. Rabins Section 2: Etiology10. Neuroimaging of Autism Spectrum Disorder Nicole R. Zürcher and Jacob M. Hooker11. Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Yamini J. Howe, Harrison Brand and Michael Talkowski12. Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder Allison Presmanes Hill, Katharine Zuckerman and Eric Fombonne13. Neuropathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder Matthew P. Anderson14. Immunological Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Thayne L. Sweeten and Christopher J. McDougle Section 3: Treatment15. Behavioral Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Suzannah Iadarola and Tristram Smith16. Psychopharmacology of Autism Spectrum Disorder James T. McCracken and Michael Gandal17. Complementary and Alternative (Biomedical) Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Robert L. Hendren18. Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Katelyn A. Bruno, Kristina L. Gulati and Maria Mody19. Occupational Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Jennifer L. Stornelli20. Social Skills Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder D. Scott McLeod, Kristin W. Malatino and Dorothy Lucci Section 4: Other Care Delivery Services and Perspectives21. Educational Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorder Samuel L. Odom, Veronica P. Fleury, Leslie C. Fox, Susan H. Hedges, Nigel P. Pierce and Melissa A. Sreckovic22. Vocational Rehabilitation and Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: History, Practices and New Directions Marji Erickson Warfield 23. Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Edward S. Brodkin24. Effective Communication and Management with the Family and in the Community Naomi B. Swiezy, Tiffany J. Neal, Danielle Warner and Kimberly Lo25. Autism Spectrum Disorder from a Family Perspective Nancy Lurie Marks, Cathy Lurie and Clarence E. Schutt26. From an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder's Perspective John M. Williams

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