Defining autism : a guide to brain, biology, and behavior /

Casanova, Emily L.

Defining autism : a guide to brain, biology, and behavior / Emily L. Casanova and Manuel F. Casanova. - 264 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-247) and indexes.

Kanner's conundrum and Bernie's biology -- The brain in autism -- The genetics of autism -- The roles environment plays in autism susceptibility -- Regression in autism -- Autism and epilepsy -- The neurodevelopmental spectrum -- The broader autism phenotype -- Autism, intellectual disability, and genius -- Toward a definition of autism.

"Drawing on the most up-to-date research on autism, this incisive book argues that while there are different causes and variations of autism, there is in fact one biological autism. By examining developmental and genetic factors and investigating lesser known autism-related syndromes, it clears away misconceptions surrounding this complex condition" - BOOK JACKET

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Asperger, Hans, 1906-1980
Kanner, Leo, 1894-1981
Rimland, Bernard, 1928-2006
Wing, Lorna, 1928-2014


AUTISM
ASPERGER SYNDROME
BRAIN
GENETICS
ENVIRONMENT
REGRESSION
EPILEPSY
NEURODEVELOPMENT
PHENOTYPE
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
SAVANTS
DEFINITION
HISTORY

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