The neuroscience of autism spectrum disorders / Joseph D. Buxbaum, Patrick R. Hof.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Buxbaum, Joseph D.

Contributor:

Hof, Patrick R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism spectrum disorders.

Neurosciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (493 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Academic Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Autism is no longer considered a rare disease, and the Center for Disease Control now estimates that upwards of 730,000 children in the US struggle with this isolating brain disorder. New research is leading to greater understanding of and ability to treat the disorder at an earlier age. It is hoped that further genetic and imaging studies will lead to biologically based diagnostic techniques that could help speed detection and allow early, more effective intervention. Edited by two leaders in the field, this volume offers a current survey and synthesis of the most important findin

Contents:

section 1. Autism spectrum disorders

section 2. Etology of autism spectrum disorders

section 3. Brain imaging and neuropathology of autism spectrum disorders

section 4. Model systems and pathways in autism spectrum disorders.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-63107-5

9786613943521

0-12-391930-4

OCLC:

818815275