Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome [Paperback]

Mohammad Ghaziuddin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1843107279 | ISBN-13: 978-1843107279 | Edition: 1

The first book to address the increasingly urgent need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs. The author, an experienced psychiatrist specializing in autism, describes each of the conditions that are commonly seen in autistic children and adults, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and tic disorders, and gives sound guidance on their early detection and treatment. Easy to use and authoritative, this book is an essential tool for use by both family and professionals.

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'Dr Ghaziuddin is to be congratulated for his timely, informative, and thoughtful book... I enjoyed reading it immensely... [It] has abundant information on this increasingly important topic.' --- Gary Mesibov, PhD, Professor & Director, Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

About the Author

Mohammad Ghaziuddin, MD, MRCPsych, is a child psychiatrist with a special interest in children and adults with autism and related disorders. Author of several scientific articles on various aspects of autism, Dr Ghaziuddin has lectured widely both in the US and abroad. He is an Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry at the University of Michigan and in addition is on the editorial boards of several leading scientific journals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (January 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843107279
• ISBN-13: 978-1843107279
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, June 11, 2011

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Mohammad Amjadullah Khan (Austin, Texas, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger Syndrome (Hardcover)

This is an easy read book which provides excellent information on Autistic Spectrum Disorders. This book goes beyond basic knowledge to the motivated reader.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information!, November 4, 2011

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Gloria in WA - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome (Paperback)

I am a specialist who works with students all across the spectrum in school environments. I borrowed this book from a colleague who hadn't read it yet. I've been looking for a book that would help me differentiate between diagnoses (Asperger's vs ADHD, etc.) as well as a book that would give me greater understanding of the mental health components that many students on the spectrum experience. This book provided both pieces which was a bonus to find this information in one book. Highly recommend this book and I'm buying a copy to have on hand for myself.