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Autism Spectrum Disorders - From Genes to Environment
Edited by Tim Williams, ISBN 978-953-307-558-7, Hard cover, 400 pages, Publisher: InTech, Published: September 06, 2011 under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license, in subject Mental and Behavioural Disorders and Diseases of the Nervous System
DOI: 10.5772/747
Autism spectrum disorders are a major topic for research. The causes are now thought to be largely genetic although the genes involved are only slowly being traced. The effects of ASD are often devastating and families and schools have to adapt to provide the best for people with ASD to attain their potential. This book describes some of the interventions and modifications that can benefit people with ASD.
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Book contents
- Chapter 1ENGRAILED 2 (EN2) Genetic and Functional Analysis
- Chapter 2Antipsychotics in the Treatment of Autism
- Chapter 3Complementary Medicine Products Used in Autism - Evidence for Rationale
- Chapter 4Complementary Medicine Products Used in Autism - Evidence for Efficacy and Safety
- Chapter 5Neurofeedback Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders – Scientific Foundations and Clinical Practice
- Chapter 6Dietary Interventions in Autism
- Chapter 7Intervention Models in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Chapter 8Philosophy of Caring in the Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with ASD
- Chapter 9TEACCH Intervention for Autism
- Chapter 10Applied Behavior Analysis: Teaching Procedures and Staff Training for Children with Autism
- Chapter 11Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with Autism
- Chapter 12Creating a Mediating Literacy Environment for Children with Autism - Ecological Model
- Chapter 13Self-Regulation, Dysregulation, Emotion Regulation and Their Impact on Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Abilities in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Chapter 14Imitation Therapy for Young Children with Autism
- Chapter 15Interactive Technology: Teaching People with Autism to Recognize Facial Emotions
- Chapter 16Promoting Peer Interaction
- Chapter 17Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Chapter 18Mobile Communication and Learning Applications for Autistic People
- Chapter 19Autism and the Built Environment
- Chapter 20Quality of Life and Physical Well-Being in People with ASDs
