Autism 360°,
Edition 1
Edited by Undurti N. Das, Neophytos L. Papaneophytou and Tatyana El-Kour
Publication Date:
30 Sep 2019
Description
Autism 360 uses a hybrid and transdisciplinary methodology to identify mechanisms on how autism is prevented, diagnosed, treated and managed within personal and social constructs around the world. Adopting a lifespan approach, the book discusses lifestyle challenges and emphasizes issues relating to neurodiversity, individuality, best practices, and support of both people on the spectrum and their families. This book will help change population and individual attitudes and behaviors regarding autism. Its ultimate goal is to empower readers to become both agents of change and an integral part of the solution.
Key Features
- Covers topics from the prevention and treatment of autism and how to live with it
- Adopts an integrated methods approach
- Features field experiences
- Provides valuable syntheses of scattered material
- Compares cross-cultural learnings
- Discusses the education and employment of those with autism
About the author
Edited by Undurti N. Das, Internal Medicine from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India; Chairman and Research Director, UND Life Sciences LLC, USA; Neophytos L. Papaneophytou, Mental Health Clinician, Private Practice and Tatyana El-Kour, Global Health and Nutrition Consultant, Fielding Graduate University – Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Book details
ISBN:
9780128184660
Page Count: 554
Retail Price
:
£157.00
- Waterhouse, Rethinking Autism, 9780124159617, Sep 2012, 480pp, $74.95
- Buxbaum and Hof, The Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 9780123919243, Oct 2012, 496pp, $149.95
- Granpeesheh, Tarbox, Najdowski and Kornack, Evidence-Based Treatment for Children with Autism, 9780124116030, Aug 2014, 666pp, $69.95
Audience
Nurses, family members of autistic children, physicians, pediatricians, researchers, health care workers, teachers of special schools
