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A comprehensive review of all information presently available about autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines -- psychiatry, psychology, neurobiology and pediatrics. This book covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques and legal and social issues.Includes up-to-date research on motor functioning, social cognition, brain imaging, attentional mechanisms, emotional development, language functions, genetic findings, and new approaches to education and intervention.Cohen, Donald J. is the author of 'Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders' with ISBN 9780471812319 and ISBN 0471812315.
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