Kehitysvammahuollon tietopankki
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Coleman, Mary: The Neurology of Autism. Oxford University Press 2005
Product Description:
A number of the problem areas in the field of autism are specifically addressed
in this volume, which uses the tools of neurological analysis. One is whether
autism is mostly a single disease entity, as originally described by Kanner, or
is a large syndrome of multiple diseases as postulated in this book. Such a
finding has implications for research, diagnosis and treatment. In what ways are
autism and Asperger syndrome related? Has autism been increasing in recent years;
does a sophisticated historical review of its prevalence rates suggest that
autism has never been a rare disorder? A topic of special interest is whether
autism is reversible. One chapter looks at the natural course of those diseases
which have a transient autistic phase, while another chapter reviews the
possibility and reports of reversible autistic behavior. There is an in-depth
discussion of the neurological signs and symptoms that can be found in children
with autism and Asperger syndrome; these include abnormal cranial circumference,
epilepsy, changes of muscle tone, stereotypies and mutism. (The Appendix
includes a form specifically designed for the neurological examination of
patients with autism and Asperger syndrome.) Which of the components of the
neural networks of the brain are impaired causing the presentation of autistic
symptoms? Of particular interest is the dysfunction of the cerebellum and its
circuits. Regarding treatment, parents often are overwhelmed by the amount of
available information, since treatment issues are far from settled. In addition
to the medical/educational therapies available today, this book also contains a
detailed evaluation of alternative therapies.
Linkkejä:
Autismi
Kehitysvamma-alan kirjallisuutta
Kehitysvammaisuus
Kirjakaupat & Kustantajat -
Makupalat, Hämeenlinnan kaupunginkirjasto - Hämeenlinna City Library, Finland
Mental retardation in Finland
12.3.2005