New Developments in Autism: The Furture Is Today

Juan Martos Perez

ISBN 10: 1843104490 / ISBN 13: 9781843104490

Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006

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This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and professionals. The contributors cover a wide range of aspects of ASDs, from early assessment techniques, neurodevelopment and brain function to language development, executive function and genetic research. They explore how individuals with ASDs think and give evidence-based guidance on how to handle difficulties with social interaction and language development using appropriate interventions.New Developments in Autism will be of great interest to professionals, researchers, therapists, parents and people with ASDs.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Juan Martos Pérez is a leading psychologist in Spain and has been working in the field of autistic spectrum disorders for over 20 years. He is currently technical advisor to the Spanish Parents Association for People with Autism (APNA) and has held numerous positions in institutions including the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Language Institute of Madrid. Pedro M. González is a psychologist, who currently works at APNA and the Department of Educational Orientation of the Primary and Secondary School Santa María de la Providencia in Madrid. He has held previous positions at Madrid University and the Irish Society for Autism. María Llorente Comí works as a clinical psychologist at APNA. She performs diagnostics, evaluations and assessments of families and teachers and has published various articles on autistic spectrum disorders. Carmen Nieto is a psychologist who currently works at APNA and as an assistant lecturer in the Department of Basic Psychology at the Autonomous University of Madrid. She has been working in the autism field for many years both academically and clinically.

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Titel: New Developments in Autism: The Furture Is ...
Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good
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