New Developments in Autism

Introduction.; 1. The epidemiology of pervasive developmental disorders, Eric Fombonne, Canada.; 2. Early manifestation of autistic disorder during the first two years of life, Juan Martos Perez, Pedro M. Gonzalez, Maria Llorente and Carmen Nieto, Spain.; 3. Early assessment in autism, Catherine Lord, USA.; 4. Implicit learning impairments in autism: Implications for diagnosis and treatment, Laura Klinger, Mark Klinger and Patricia Pohling, USA.; 5. Joint attention and autism: Theory, assessment and neurodevelopment, Peter Mundy and Danielle Thorp, USA.; 6. On being moved in thought and feeling: An approach to autism, Peter Hobson, UK.; 7. Systemising and empathising in autism, Sally Wheelwright, UK.; 8. Executive functions in autism: Theory and practice, Sally Ozonoff, USA.; 9. Relationship between language and development in autistic spectrum disorders, Isabelle Rapin, USA.; 10. Developmental and behavioural profiles of children with autism and Asperger Syndrome, Susan Leekam, UK.; 11. Neuro-anatomical observations of the brain in autism, Margaret Bauman and Thomas L. Kemper, USA.; 12. Cortical circuit abnormalities (minicolumns) in the brains of autistic patients, Manuel F. Casanova, USA.; 13. Genetic research into autistic disorder, Angel Diez Cuervo, Spain.; 14. Parents and professionals. Collaboration! Collaboration? Hilde De Clerk and Theo Peeters, Belgium. References. Subject index. Author index.

New Developments in Autism is a book that is a must for those professionals with a keen interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The diverse content and different primary function of the work presented makes each chapter unique. As a consequence this book is a varied and interesting read. This book attempts to construct a bridge between theory and practice and provides practical applications of the theory relevant to those working and living with individuals with ASDs. The format and content of this book takes thinking related to autism in new and exciting directions.