The Clinical Condition -- Autism : diagnosis and epidemiology / Fred R. Volkmar, Kathleen Koenig, and Malia McCarthy -- Core symptoms, related disorders, and course of autism / Eric Hollander and Caralynn V. Nowinski -- Assessment -- Autism screening and neurodevelopmental assessment / Sarah J. Spence and Daniel H. Geschwind -- Assessment and early identification of autism spectrum and other disorders of relating and communicating / Stanley I. Greenspan and Serena Wieder -- Cognitive and neuropsychological assessment of children with autism spectrum disorders / Audrey F. King [and others] -- Assessment and diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder / Cecelia McCarton -- The Neurobiology of Autism -- Molecular genetics of autism / Jennifer G. Reichert [and others] -- Immune dysfunction in autism / Gina DelGiudice and Eric Hollander -- Autism and environmental toxins / Martin Evers, Sherie Novotny, and Eric Hollander -- Neurobiology of serotonin function in autism / Christopher J. McDougle, David J. Posey, and Marc N. Potenza -- Autism, serotonin, and the cerebellum : a new comprehensive hypothesis / Donatella Marazziti -- Psychopharmacological Treatments -- Antidepressants and anticonvulsants/mood stabilizers in the treatment of autism / Sherie Novotny and Eric Hollander -- Use of atypical antipsychotics in autism / David J. Posey and Christopher J. McDougle -- Treatment of seizures in children with autism spectrum disorders / Roberto Tuchman -- Treatment of movement disorders in autism spectrum disorders / James Robert Brasic -- Alternative biological treatments for autism / Charles Cartwright and Rachael Power -- Other Treatment Approaches -- Behavioral assessment and treatment / Tristram Smith and Caroline Magyar -- Educational intervention : inclusion vs. self-contained classes / Audrey F. King -- Consumer advocacy and autism / John Maltby -- Autism : a pesonal perspective / Temple Gradin -- Future trends / Eric Hollander and Ronald R. Rawitt.
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Presenting examples highlighting the efficacy of the dimensional approach in autism spectrum research, this reference thoroughly analyzes the three core symptom domains.social, communication, and repetitive/compulsive behavior.to determine the neurobiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of specific autistic components and improve assessment and intervention regimens for a wide range of pervasive developmental disorders.