Autism Spectrum Disorders
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
Every year, one out of every 100 children in the United States—or six out of every 1,000 young people worldwide—is diagnosed with autism. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a neurologically based family of developmental disorders that can impact people’s communication and social skills. ASD includes both autism and Asperger syndrome.
Cutting-edge research and scientific studies are probing into the genetic foundation of ASD. Quoting researcher Stephen Scherer about a recent study, USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, notes that, “most individuals with autism are probably genetically quite unique.”
In this book, you’ll find out what it’s like to have ASD through reading case studies of people living with the condition. You’ll also learn about the impact of the disorders on families. In addition, you’ll receive solid information about symptoms, treatment, and research and get the facts you need about how you, your friends, and your family can cope effectively with ASD.
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978-0-7613-7288-2
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$38.99 |
Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Each volume does a solid job in describing a particular health concern and its symptoms, explaining its impact on individuals (personal case studies are included) and society as a whole, and outlining various forms of treatment.” —The Horn Book Guide
School Library Journal
“Solid additions for libraries in need of fresh looks at these diseases and disorders.” —School Library Journal
Booklist
“Colorfully illustrated with photos and other images, books in this attractive series provide information useful to student researchers and are supportive of those dealing with medical conditions.” —Booklist
Science Books & Films
“I recommend this text highly to a wide audience, including students, parents, educators, and other professionals, as well as individuals who are on the milder end of the autism spectrum.” —Science Books & Films