Volkmar, Fred R.

An introduction to autism and the autism spectrum [electronic resource] / Fred Volkmar. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2020. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (40 min.) : color, sound). - Autism and autism spectrum disorders : history, diagnosis, neurobiology, treatment and outcome, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Autism and autism spectrum disorders : history, diagnosis, neurobiology, treatment and outcome. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames. Updated version of a talk first published in 2010 under the title: An introduction to autism and related conditions.

Contents: Introduction to autism -- History of the development of the concept -- What cause autism -- How common is autism -- Epidemiology of autism -- Face recognition and eye tracking by individuals with autism -- Brief summary of outcome and treatment (behavioral, teaching strategies, family support) -- Drugs and complementary and alternative treatments treatment.

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2470 Henry Stewart Talks


Autism in children.
Autism spectrum disorders in children.
Autism spectrum disorders.
Autism.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Parents of autistic children.
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autistic Disorder--diagnosis.
Autistic Disorder--epidemiology.
Autistic Disorder--etiology.
Autistic Disorder--therapy.
Behavior Therapy.
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive.
Facial Recognition.
Family.
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