Handbook Of Autism And Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 1

The definitive, in-depth guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), updated with new DSM-V and ICD-11 definitions and many new chaptersSince the original edition was first published more than a quarter of a century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field of autism and related conditions and is now regarded as the definitive, in-depth guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Along with providing practical clinical advice including the role of psychopharmacology in treatment, the Handbook codifies the ever-expanding current body of research throughout both volumes, offering a wealth of information on the epidemiology of autism and the genetic, environmental, biochemical, social, and neuropathological aspects of the disorder.The newly updated Fifth Edition takes into account the changes in the disorders' definitions in the DSM-V and ICD-11 and includes new chapters on topics including gene-environment...