Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

559 kr

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The first book to address the increasingly urgent need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs. The author, an experienced psychiatrist specializing in autism, describes each of the conditions that are commonly seen in autistic children and adults, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and tic disorders, and gives sound guidance on their early detection and treatment. Easy to use and authoritative, this book is an essential tool for use by both family and professionals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-01-15
Mått156 x 232 x 15 mm
Vikt400 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagJessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN9781843107279

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Mohammad Ghaziuddin, MD, is a child psychiatrist with a special interest in children and adults with autism and related disorders. Author of several scientific articles on various aspects of autism, Dr Ghaziuddin has lectured widely both in the US and abroad. He is an Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, USA, and in addition is on the editorial boards of several leading scientific journals.

Preface 1. Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: An overview. 2. What is Asperger syndrome? 3. Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. 4. Medical Conditions in Autism. 5. Psychiatric Comorbidity: an introduction 6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 7. Depression and other Mood Disorders. 8. Anxiety Disorders in Autism and Asperger syndrome. 9. Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders. 10. Autism, Tic Disorders, and Tourette Syndrome. 11. Other Psychiatric Disorders 12. Violence in Autism and Asperger syndrome.13. Psychiatric Comorbidity of Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Task ahead. References. Index.

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