| Description |
1 online resource (498 pages) |
| Contents |
An A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism: A Handbook for Parents and Carers; Acknowledgements; Prelude; Introduction; SECTION A: Focus on the autistic spectrum disorders; SECTION B: Clinical disorders seen in the autistic spectrum disorders; SECTION C: Some promising developments; SECTION DAppendices; Glossary of terms; References; Further reading |
| Summary |
The single condition known as 'autism' is quickly becoming outdated, and is now understood to be an umbrella term for a variety of genetic conditions. This can be confusing for parents of children who have been diagnosed as having an 'autism spectrum disorder'. "A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism" provides parents with a complete overview of the genetic disorders most commonly associated with autism, including those linked to immune dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances, seizures, fits, and epilepsy. Kenneth Aitken demystifies the umbrella term 'autism' by alphabetically listing t |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Autism in children -- Popular works
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Autism spectrum disorders -- Popular works
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Mental illness -- Genetic aspects -- Popular works
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Autism in children
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Autism spectrum disorders
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Mental illness -- Genetic aspects
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780857003881 |
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0857003887 |
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