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.
