Includes bibliographical references (page 47), glossary, and index.
Contents:
What is autism? -- Why do people develop autism? -- Genes and autism -- Diagnosing and treating autism -- Living with autism -- Autism and gene therapy.
Summary:
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 68 American children has autism. This book describes the autism spectrum, exploring how the various ways that this neurodevelopmental disorder can affect individuals, from difficulty with social cues to impaired communication to repetitive behaviors. In addition to learning about the treatment and diagnosis of autism, readers will discover how new research into the genetic components and causes of autism are helping doctors understand more about the disorder.
Series:
Genetic diseases and gene therapies Spilsbury, Richard, 1963- Genetic diseases and gene therapies.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.