Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults

In this book a group of international experts guide the reader through the clinical features of adults with autism spectrum disorders, describe the care needs of patients and their families, explain the evolution of the disorders into old age, and highlight what can be done to help. Detailed attenti...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors Barahona Corrêa, Bernardo (Editor), van der Gaag, Rutger-Jan (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Psychiatry.
Social work.
Developmental psychology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319427133
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-42713-3
Physical DescriptionIX, 273 p. 12 illus., 7 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Developmental History of a Concept
  • The Neurobiology of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • The Clinical Neuropsychology of ASD
  • Outcomes for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability
  • The High-functioning Group: High-functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome in Adults
  • Ageing with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Autism in Girls and Women
  • Psychiatric and Neurological Problems in Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Adult Outcomes and Supported Employment Strategies: a Formidable Challenge
  • The Institutional and Community Care for Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Sense and Sensibility: Forensic Issues with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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