Understanding Autism (eBook, ePUB)

From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment
Redaktion: Moldin, Steven O.; Rubenstein, John L R

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Taking an all-inclusive look at the subject, Understanding Autism: From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment reviews state-of-the-art research on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism. The book addresses potential mechanisms that may underlie the development of autism and the neural systems that are likely to be affected by these molecular,

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 552
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040168134
• Artikelnr.: 72288915

Autorenporträt

Steven O. Moldin, John L R Rubenstein

Inhaltsangabe

Defining the Phenotype of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Past and
Future Perspectives on Autism Epidemiology. Genetic Basis of Autism.
Epigenetic Mechanisms in Autism: Methylation and Imprinting. Synapse
Formation. Fear and Anxiety Pathways. Learning and Memory. Basal Ganglia
and the Cerebellum. Language. Prefrontal Cortex and Executive Functions.
Sensory Systems. Attention. The Neural Basis of Social Affiliative
Behavior. The Thalamus and Neuromodulatory Systems. Neurovirology and Other
Environmental Effects. Neuroanatomy, Neuropathology, and Neurochemistry.
Neuroimaging. Neuropsychology and Neurophysiology. Neurobiology of Related
Disorders: Tuberous Sclerosis and Fragile X Syndrome. Pharmacogenomics and
Drug Discovery. Advocacy and Promoting Research. Social Economics of
Autism. Sciencewatch on Autism-Book Summary.