Autism Spectrum Disorders by Lisa Joseph
Compact, authoritative guide to effective diagnosis and empirically supported treatments for autism spectrum disorder.
Praise for the book: This outstanding book with up-to-date information about autism theory, research, and clinical practice will be useful to both scientists and practitionersReaders will especially appreciate the detailed descriptions of therapeutic approaches and clearly written guidelines for clinical assessment and treatment, illustrated with case examples and summary tables that make them easy to grasp and apply in real-world settings. Geraldine Dawson, PhD, Director, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, and Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC This is a concise and authoritative overview of the state-of-the-art of the science and practice of autism spectrum disorder. It packs a lot into 100 pages and the reader comes away with real clinical 'know how.' This volume should be on the reading list of many healthcare and educational professional trainees. Prof. Tony Charman, Chair in Clinical Child Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK A comprehensive, scholarly, yet accessible introduction to autism spectrum disorder. In just 100 pages, the book presents a wealth of scientifically sound information on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder. It is sure to be a handy resource for clinicians, teachers, and students. Tristram Smith, PhD, Professor, Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; An excellent primer ... practical, succinct, accurate, and inclusive in its review of what is current in the field. It is a book for busy clinicians ... to gain an appreciation of what will help them in their everyday work with students or patients.; Peter E. Tanguay, MD, in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (June 2015), 76 (6), e841;
Lisa Joseph, PhD, is a child clinical psychologist. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at Brown University and at the Pediatric and Developmental Neuroscience Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Her research interests include repetitive behaviors in children with ASD, and differential diagnosis in ASD. Latha Soorya, PhD, BCBA , is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Autism Assessment Research Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC). Dr. Soorya is a clinician-researcher with dual expertise in the evaluation and evidence-based behavioral interventions for individuals with ASD. Her research interests are focused improving the efficacy and delivery of outpatient treatments for individuals with ASD across the lifespan. Active research studies include treatment studies targeting socialization and neurocognitive deficits in children with ASD. Audrey Thurm, PhD, is a child clinical psychologist and staff scientist in the Pediatrics and Developmental Neuroscience (PDN) Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program. Her research focus is autism spectrum disorders, with particular interest in early diagnosis. Active research studies include natural history studies of autism and related genetic disorders, as well as studies of infants at risk for developing autism spectrum disorders.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780889374041 |
| ISBN 10 | 088937404X |
| Title | Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Author | Lisa Joseph |
| Series | Advances In Psychotherapy Evidence-Based Practice |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hogrefe Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 100 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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