Asperger Syndrome
Assessing and Treating High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
By Maria Asperger Felder | Publisher: Guilford Publications
About the book
Completely revised with the latest research and clinical strategies, this is the authoritative volume on Asperger syndrome (now part of DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder). Considered the definitive reference since its initial publication, the book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent's needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication, behavior, and academic and vocational functioning. The neural and genetic bases of autism spectrum disorders are also explored.
New to This Edition
*Expanded coverage of evidence-based assessment and treatment, including two chapters on behavioral interventions.
*Addresses challenges in the transition to new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in DSM-5.
*Chapters on neuropsychological advances, the transition to higher education, and forensic issues.
*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.
Editions of Asperger Syndrome
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781462514144
- EBook
- ISBN 9781462514359
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Completely revised with the latest research and clinical strategies, this is the authoritative volume on Asperger syndrome (now part of DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder). Considered the definitive reference since its initial publication, the book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent's needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication, behavior, and academic and vocational functioning. The neural and genetic bases of autism spectrum disorders are also explored.
New to This Edition
*Expanded coverage of evidence-based assessment and treatment, including two chapters on behavioral interventions.
*Addresses challenges in the transition to new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in DSM-5.
*Chapters on neuropsychological advances, the transition to higher education, and forensic issues.
*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asperger Syndrome about?
Completely revised with the latest research and clinical strategies, this is the authoritative volume on Asperger syndrome (now part of DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder). Considered the definitive reference since its initial publication, the book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent's needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication, behavior, and academic and vocational functioning. The neural and genetic bases of autism spectrum disorders are also explored.
New to This Edition
*Expanded coverage of evidence-based assessment and treatment, including two chapters on behavioral interventions.
*Addresses challenges in the transition to new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in DSM-5.
*Chapters on neuropsychological advances, the transition to higher education, and forensic issues.
*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Asperger Syndrome?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Neurology and clinical neurophysiology > Autism Spectrum Disorder
Where can I read a sample of Asperger Syndrome?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781462514144
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Asperger Syndrome?
Maria Asperger Felder
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Asperger Syndrome is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781462514144) and ebook(ISBN 9781462514359)
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