The complexity of autism spectrum disorders /
Since its first identification, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has presented myriad challenges of diagnosis and classification. Our understanding has evolved from a cluster of diagnostic categories (Asperger's, autism, and pervasive development disorder) to the current continuum of autism spect...
Saved in:
Group Author: | ; ; |
---|---|
Published: |
Routledge,
|
Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
Publication Dates: | 2019. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Subjects: | |
Summary: |
Since its first identification, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has presented myriad challenges of diagnosis and classification. Our understanding has evolved from a cluster of diagnostic categories (Asperger's, autism, and pervasive development disorder) to the current continuum of autism spectrum disorder. Meanwhile, we have progressed from debating the validity of the diagnosis to considering it a modern epidemic. This evolution has drawn attention across a variety of fields, including the neurosciences, education, forensics, and behavioral health. While new research accumulates, there rem |
Carrier Form: | ix, 233 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781138316638 1138316636 9781138316621 1138316628 |
Index Number: | RC553 |
CLC: | R749.99 |
Call Number: | R749.99/C737-1 |