Auteur : Tuchman, Roberto / Rapin, Isabelle

Maison d'édition : MacKeith Press

Date de publication : 2006

Collation : 354 p. : ill.

Collection : International review of child neurology series

ISBN : 9781898683490

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Where we are : overview and definitions -- 2. Epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders -- 3. The social deficit in autism -- 4. Language and communication : clinical assessment and differential diagnosis -- 5. Stereotypies and repetitive behaviors : clinical assessment and brain basis -- 6. Neurobiology of autism -- 7. Genetic aspects of autism -- 8. Neuroanatomy and imaging studies -- 9. Neuroimmunology and neurotransmitters in autism -- 10. Electrophysiology and epilepsy in autism -- 11. Autism, epilepsy nd EEG epileptiform activity -- 12. Sleep and autism spectrum disorders -- 13. Atypical sensory/perceptual responsiveness -- 14. Motor deficits in autism -- 15. Pathophysiology of autism : evaluation of sleep and locomotion -- 16. Neuropsychological assessment : basic concepts and clinical utility -- 17. Treatment approaches for the autism spectrum disdorders -- 18. Outcomes of children with autism -- 19. What we have learned, where we need to go

Résumé : Written by child neurologists, this comprehensive, multi-authored volume on autism systematically discusses the classification, epidemiology and neurobiology of autism. Autism lacks a unique etiology or specific pathology, so the behaviorally defined social deficits, language impairments and repetitive behaviors that define autism are explored from a developmental neurology perspective. The evidence suggesting that autism is a disorder of neuronal development is reviewed by experts on the genetics, neuroanatomy and neuroradiology, neurochemistry, immunology, and neurophysiology of autism. Chapters provide comprehensive reviews of the common neurological problems associated with autism such as epilepsy, sleep disturbances and motor and sensory deficits. Neuropsychological assessment, medical and psychopharmacologic management, educational and behavioral interventions, and outcome are discussed within the clinical content of the practising neurologist. The research agenda needed to understand the neurology of autism is emphasized throughout the book and in the conclusion.

Mots-clés : Cerveau - Malformations / Autisme / Enfants autistes

Cote : WM 203.5 T887a 2006