Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger

Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Text addresses the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Topics include schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, and more. Offers guidance on early detection and treatment. For parents and care-givers. Hardcover, softcover also available.

Mohammad Ghaziuddin is an Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, USA.

Preface

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Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: An Overview

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What is Asperger Syndrome?

42

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Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders

61

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Medical Conditions in Autism

75

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Psychiatric Comorbidity: An Introduction

93

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

109

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Depression and Other Mood Disorders

127

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Anxiety Disorders in Autism and Asperger Syndrome

149

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Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

173

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Autism, Tic Disorders, and Tourette Syndrome

189

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Other Psychiatric Disorders

199

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Violence in Autism and Asperger Syndrome

214

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Psychiatric Comorbidity of Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Task Ahead

233

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Subject Index

238

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Author Index

249

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Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger Syndrome

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