Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Hardcover)

~ Donald J. Cohen (Editor), (Editor) "Clinicians and researchers have achieved consensus on the validity of autism as a diagnostic category and on the many features central to its definition (Rutter,..." (more)
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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.com Sales Rank: #1,668,777 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

By A Customer

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

By A Customer

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

By A Customer

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.