A guide to asperger syndrome / Christopher Gillberg.
This is an accessible handbook for all those touched by Asperger syndrome; clinicians, those affected and carers alike. In it, Christopher Gillberg, a world-renowned authority in the field, gives an in-depth account of symptoms, diagnosis, prevalence, background factors, prognosis and intervention.
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| Other title: | Asperger syndrome |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
©2002.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Prevalence
- Symptoms in childhood
- Symptoms in adolescence
- Associated psychiatric and social problems
- Other problems
- Strengths
- Background factors
- Cognitive neuropsychology
- Diagnosis and work-up
- Outcome in the longer term : adults with Asperger syndrome
- Attitudes, interventions and treatment
- Who can help?
- What about all those famous geniuses?
- Case vignettes.