{"product_id":"handbook-of-autism-and-pervasive-developmental-disorders-2-volume-set-9781118140680","title":"Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2 Volume Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Fred R. Volkmar\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe newest edition of the most comprehensive handbook on autism and related disorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e has been the most influential reference work in the field. The new, updated \u003ci\u003eFourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e includes the changes in the way the disorder is defined  in the DSM5 and ICD-10 that may have profound implications for diagnosis and, by extension, access to services. Along with providing practical clinical advice—including the role of psychopharmacology in treatment—the handbook codifies the ever-expanding current body of research throughout both volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/p\u003e  *Offers a wealth of information on the epidemiology of autism and the genetic, environmental, biochemical, social, and neuropathological aspects of the disorder *Covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, as well as legal and social issues *discusses outcomes in adults with autism spectrum disorders\u003ci\u003e;\u003c\/i\u003e issues and interventions important from infancy through adolescence to adulthood; play development,; and psychopharmacology and medical care in autism and related conditions  \u003cp\u003eVolume 2\u003cbr\u003e Focuses on three areas of autism studies:\u003c\/p\u003e  *Assessment, including screening for autism in young children, diagnostic instruments, clinical evaluation, and behavioral assessment; *Interventions for infants and toddlers at risk, treatment models for children and youth with ASD; and Social Policy Perspectives such as supporting independence in the community for individuals with high functioning ASD, supporting the family of people with ASD, and evidence-based psychosocial interventions *Policy and Special topics include autism across cultures, autism in the classroom, alternative treatments, teacher and professional training guidelines, and economic aspects of autism  \u003cp\u003eProviding a comprehensive review of all information presently available about autism and pervasive developmental disorders, this invaluable, two-volume reference work brings readers up to date on the abundance of research conducted and published since the previous edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45203191562391,"sku":"9781118140680","price":20805.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781118140680.webp?v=1767668222","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/handbook-of-autism-and-pervasive-developmental-disorders-2-volume-set-9781118140680","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}