Main description:

The Primer on Autism Spectrum Disorder provides a quick yet comprehensive overview of clinically-relevant topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for the medical or mental health student, trainee, or recent graduate who seeks efficient learning. Chapters are designed to give an overview of a topic area in real time while on a rotation; while studying for professional board examinations in primary care, pediatrics, neurology or psychiatry; or even during
preparation for a presentation or discussion scheduled to occur the next day. The sections include Background and Diagnostic Assessment, Etiology, Treatment, and Other Care Delivery Services and Perspectives, with each chapter written by an internationally recognized expert in the field.

The chapters on diagnosis and treatment are written from a practical "how to" perspective. Those on etiology are written with the clinician in mind. These clinically-focused chapters include one or more vignettes that present simulated patient cases designed to highlight teaching points related to each chapter's content area. The book ends with a chapter written by family members of individuals with ASD and another written by an adult with ASD that illustrate the human impact these disorders
have on day-to-day lives, hopes, and dreams. At the end of each chapter, "Key Points" for summarizing the intended take home messages of each author/authors are listed.

Contents:

Foreword Christopher J. McDougle

Section 1: Background and Diagnostic Assessment
1. From Infantile Autism to Autism Spectrum: Evolution of the Diagnostic Concept Fred R. Volkmar
2. Social, Cognitive, and Behavioral Development of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Kirstin Brown Birtwell, Brian Willoughby and Lisa Nowinski
3. Social, Cognitive and Affective Development of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Patricia Howlin and Iliana Magiati
4. Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan Isobel W. Green, Christen L. Kidd and Robert E. Accordino
5. Medical Evaluation of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder Yamini J. Howe, Michelle L. Palumbo and Ann Neumeyer
6. Psychiatric Co-morbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorder Susan E. Folstein and Luis M. Carcache
7. Neurological Co-morbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder Fiona Baumer and Mustafa Sahin
8. Genetic Disorders Associated with the Autism Spectrum Disorder Phenotype Lawrence K. Fung and Allan L. Reiss
9. Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Elderly Peter V. Rabins

Section 2: Etiology
10. Neuroimaging of Autism Spectrum Disorder Nicole R. Zurcher and Jacob M. Hooker
11. Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Yamini J. Howe, Harrison Brand and Michael Talkowski
12. Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder Allison Presmanes Hill, Katharine Zuckerman and Eric Fombonne
13. Neuropathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder Matthew P. Anderson
14. Immunological Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Thayne L. Sweeten and Christopher J. McDougle

Section 3: Treatment
15. Behavioral Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Suzannah Iadarola and Tristram Smith
16. Psychopharmacology of Autism Spectrum Disorder James T. McCracken and Michael Gandal
17. Complementary and Alternative (Biomedical) Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Robert L. Hendren
18. Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Katelyn A. Bruno, Kristina L. Gulati and Maria Mody
19. Occupational Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Jennifer L. Stornelli
20. Social Skills Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder D. Scott McLeod, Kristin W. Malatino and Dorothy Lucci

Section 4: Other Care Delivery Services and Perspectives
21. Educational Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorder Samuel L. Odom, Veronica P. Fleury, Leslie C. Fox, Susan H. Hedges, Nigel P. Pierce and Melissa A. Sreckovic
22. Vocational Rehabilitation and Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: History, Practices and New Directions Marji Erickson Warfield
23. Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Edward S. Brodkin
24. Effective Communication and Management with the Family and in the Community Naomi B. Swiezy, Tiffany J. Neal, Danielle Warner and Kimberly Lo
25. Autism Spectrum Disorder from a Family Perspective Nancy Lurie Marks, Cathy Lurie and Clarence E. Schutt
26. From an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder's Perspective John M. Williams