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This book looks at specific advances that have shaped clinical practice and interdisciplinary approaches to assessment, including: contributions of the psychiatrist; contributions of psychology; contributions of paediatrics and contributions of neurology. It also looks at treatment, nonmedical interventions for autism spectrum disorders, pharmacotherapy, alternative theories, assessment and therapy options and cultural issues in autism.

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9781585621194

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This book provides a succinct and helpful summary of current knowledge, highlighting areas in which knowledge is readily available and areas in which it continues to be lacking.... [It] is an outstanding contribution that will be of interest to teachers, parents, and professionals. -- Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., Psychiatric Services , November 2004

<p> This book provides a succinct and helpful summary of current knowledge, highlighting areas in which knowledge is readily available and areas in which it continues to be lacking.... [It] is an outstanding contribution that will be of interest to teachers, parents, and professionals. -- Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., Psychiatric Services , November 2004

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Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the M.I.N.D. Institute at University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. Sally J. Rogers, Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the M.I.N.D. Institute at University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. Robert L. Hendren, D.O., is Executive Director of the M.I.N.D. Institute, and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the M.I.N.D. Institute at University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.

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