Book chapter
Autism Spectrum Disorders
International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, pp 275-281
2015
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorders are a family of conditions characterized by early emerging disruptions in social communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors. We will review recent research and current understanding on the evolution of the concept of autism, its clinical characteristics, its causes, as well as issues in clinical management, policy, and intervention. Given the relevance of autism for a scientific and cultural understanding of normative and atypical development of social behavior, research in autism has the potential to crucially inform knowledge in medical, biological, social, and behavioral sciences.
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Details
- Title
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Creators
- Giacomo Vivanti - La Trobe UniversityErica Salomone - King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
- Publication Details
- International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, pp 275-281
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85043434219
- Other Identifier
- 991019295195904721