Autism Research between Psychology and Neuroscience
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-68337-4 (ISBN)
This book offers an overview of the history, definitions, and treatments for autism spectrum disorders from 1943 to the present day. Bridging the gap between psychology and neuroscience through a rigorous reconstruction of eighty years of research, the author retraces the emergence of the definition of autism and the description of its characteristics, the history of the diagnosis and standardized classification of ASD in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and the development of etiological research and therapeutic interventions in medical, psychoeducational, and alternative therapies. The content spans neurology, genetics, psychiatry, and medicine, integrating discoveries from different fields to shed light on relevant factors of the pathology and dynamics of ASD. A useful resource for students and researchers in psychology, psychiatry, special education, and healthcare, this book unveils the latest advances in the field of ASD and discusses the research agenda for the years to come, showcasing multidirectional approaches to improve the quality of life of autistic people.
Michele Di Salvo is an expert in communication, psychology, and neuroscience, with a particular interest in the topics of communication and language, intelligence, education, and developmental psychology. His research bridges the gap between psychology and neuroscience. With almost thirty years of research in the field, he is a member of the Society for Neuroscience.
Chapter 1: The First Autism.- Chapter 2: An Initial Aetiology Of Autism.- Chapter 3: The Autism Characteristic And Symptomatic Picture.- Chapter 4: Brain Construction And Neurogenesis.- Chapter 5: Cranio-Cerebellar Features Typically Found In Persons Diagnosed With Autism.- Chapter 6: From Criteria To Diagnostic Evaluation Autism In Dsm-V And Dsm-V Ter.- Chapter 7: The Infrastructure Of Psychological Theories Of The Second Autism And An Initial Epidemiology.- Chapter 8: The Neuroscientific Infrastructure Of Second Autism Theories.- Chapter 9: Genetic Research On Autism.- Chapter 10: Etiological And Co-Etiological Factors Of Autism.- Chapter 11: Autism Global Emergency.- Chapter 12: Therapeutic And Supportive Treatments And Interventions For People Diagnosed With Autism.- Chapter 13: Music And Autism: New Ways Of Research For Neuroscience.- Chapter 14: The Energy That Makes The Brain Grow.- Chapter 15: Conclusions.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 17.10.2024 |
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| Zusatzinfo | XIII, 420 p. 10 illus., 6 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 148 x 210 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie |
| Schlagworte | autism spectrum disorders • Disability Studies • Neurodevelopmental Disorders • Neuroscience • Social Behaviour • Social Medical History • Social representation |
| ISBN-10 | 3-031-68337-4 / 3031683374 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-031-68337-4 / 9783031683374 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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