Autism spectrum disorders
Phenotypes, mechanisms and treatments

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177 Neurocognition and Social Cognition in Schizophrenia Patients
Basic Concepts and Treatment
Editors: V. Roder, Bern; A. Medalia, New York, N.Y.
XII + 178 p., 16 fig., 1 in color, 11 tab., hard cover, 2010. ISBN 978-3-8055-9338-0

178 Violence against Women and Mental Health
Editors: C. Garcia-Moreno, Geneva; A. Riecher-Riissler, Basel
XII180 p., 5 fig., 9 tab., hard cover, 2013. ISBN 978-3-8055-9988-7

179 Comorbidity of Mental and Physical Disorders
Editors: N. Sartorius, Geneva; R.I.G. Holt, Southampton; M. Maj, Naples XII188 p., 12 fig., 20 tab., hard cover, 2015. ISBN 978-3-318-02603-0

180 Autism Spectrum Disorders
Phenotypes, Mechanisms and Treatments
Editors: M. Leboyer, Creteil; P. Chaste, Paris
VI170 p., 5 fig., 4 in color, 6 tab., hard cover, 2015. ISBN 978-3-318-02601-6

Accurate and exhaustive, this book provides a wide overview of the current knowledge on phenotypes, mechanisms and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. It covers topics on diagnostic issues, comorbid conditions and therapeutic strategies along with a detailed discussion on the actual understanding of the pathophysiology of autism disorders. More specifically, this book reviews in detail the current knowledge on the comorbidity between mental and medical disorders, describes abnormal cognitive and social development and gives a thorough overview on genetic as well as brain imaging abnormalities observed in autism spectrum disorders. In addition, the current literature on environmental risk factors which may provide an explanation for the increased prevalence of autism is being described. The last chapter gives an extensive review of early detection and early therapeutic interventions encompassing psycho-social and pharmacological strategies.
Each chapter is easy to read and gives the reader access to the most important information on each topic covered. This book provides innovative reading material for medical students, psychologists, researchers and clinicians who need accurate information on the best available diagnostic and therapeutic strategies as well as on up-to-date research data.