Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders [Hardcover]

Donald J. Cohen (Editor), Fred R. Volkmar (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471532428 | ISBN-13: 978-0471532422 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 2

A comprehensive view of all information presently available about autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplinespsychiatry, psychology, neurobiology and pediatrics. This book covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques and legal and social issues.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1092 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471532428
• ISBN-13: 978-0471532422
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,617,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. is Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology and Director of the Yale University Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine. He is also the Chief of Child Psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. A graduate of the University of Illinois where he received in undergraduate degree in psychology in 1972 and of Stanford University where he received his MD and a master's degree in psychology in 1976 Dr. Volkmar was the primary author of the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-IV autism and pervasive developmental disorders section. He is the author of several hundred scientific papers and chapters as well as a number of books including Asperger's Syndrome (Guilford Press), Health Care for Children on the Autism Spectrum (Woodbine Publiushing), and the Handbook of Autism (Wiley Publishing) with three books forcoming. He has served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and the American Journal of Psychiatry and now serves as Editor of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. He has served as co-chairperson of the autism/intellectual disabilities committee of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition to having directed the internationally known autism clinic he also served as director of autism research at Yale before becoming chairperson of the Department. Dr. Volkmar has been the principal investigator of three program project grants including a CPEA (Collaborative Program of Excellent in Autism) grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and a STAART (Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment) Autism Center Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definitive reference book, March 27, 1999

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This review is from: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Hardcover)

Neither cheap nor a light read, but just what it says - a definitive summary of the state-of-the-art in knowledge about autism and the other pervasive developmental disorders. Everything you need to know is in here.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aimed at Professionals; Great for Parents, Too, February 4, 1999

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This review is from: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Hardcover)

Second book I read when trying to figure out whether my son had autism/PDD. Not for the parent who is faint of heart, but excellent, balanced, and objective resource for the parent who wants a deeper understanding of the research literature. Depending on your educational background, some chapters may be incomprehensible (e.g., the chapter on neurochemicals), but almost all are accessible to the well-educated and attentive layperson.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive text on autism & PDD, November 25, 1997

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This review is from: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Hardcover)

The editors of this 2nd edition have selected an outstanding group of authorities to present a balanced and authoritative text of this disorder. It's timing is perfect, since autism has changed from a shunned and "hopeless" diagnosis to an often treatable condition. A must for medical libraries and state departments of health and education.