Understanding Autism

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Dive deep into the intricate world of autism with Understanding Autism: Perspectives, Assessment, Interventions, and the Journey Toward Inclusion. This compelling book offers a multifaceted exploration, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of autism spectrum disorder from both biological and social perspectives. From the role of bioactive lipids in the pathobiology of autism to the challenges faced by individuals with autism within the criminal justice system, this book delves into critical aspects of autism, assessment strategies, and innovative interventions. From a biological perspective, readers will unravel the mysteries of the gut-brain connection and the impact of vitamin D on the gut microbiota. Meanwhile, the social perspective sheds light on sensory processing, autonomic regulation, and socio-emotional development in autism, as well as the pressing issue of justice and representation. Through the assessment section, readers will explore the unique challenges faced by parents with autism spectrum disorder and delve into linguistic anomalies in autism. Finally, the interventions section introduces groundbreaking programs and strategies designed to improve the lives of individuals with autism. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or simply curious about autism, Understanding Autism is an essential guide that offers diverse insights into this complex condition, ultimately fostering greater awareness, understanding, and support for individuals on the spectrum.

Inhalt

1. Prologue

I. Biological Perspective

2. A perinatal strategy to prevent autism: Essential fatty acids, BDNF, vitamin A and growth hormone in the prevention and its management
3. Role of vitamin D in modulating gut microbiota, and certain etiological mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder

II. Social Perspective

4. Sensory processing, autonomic regulation, and socio-emotional development in Autism

III. Assessment

5. Assessment of Parenting Capacity for Parents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
6. Development and Feasibility of Theory-Based Nutrition Education Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
7. Challenging clinical presentations in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability: The case for specialist intensive community interventions as an alternative to institutional care.
8. A Holistic Model and Treatment of Autism
9. Home-Based Support for Young Autistic Children: Overview of a Program Co-designed with Researchers, Child Therapists and Caregivers

IV. Technological Advancements

10. Socially Assistive Robots: What is it and why are we talking about them?

V. Journey with Autism

11. Engendering Quality of Life: Ecological Realities in Developmental Relational Trans-Disciplinary Pediatric Practice in a Neurodiverse World
12. Caring for the Caregiver of those living with Autism-Spectrum Disorders: Minimizing Burden and Optimizing Well-Being
13. Special Olympics Movement. New Opportunities for Socialization of Children with Mental Disabilities, Including ASD
14. "The Hidden Meanings of Repetitive Behaviors" - A Window Into the Child’s Inner World From a Multidisciplinary Perspective
15. Individuated but not Separated
16. The clinical case of baby Joseph: embrace and nurture social skills in autism in a post pandemic era
17. Justice For All? The Overrepresentation of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Criminal Justice System
18. Autism and Metamorphic Temporalities
    Majia Nadesan
19. Opportunities to Support the Caregiver of Children and Young Adults with ASD as they Transition into the Workforce and University
20. Using Desensitize Program to Reduce Phobias and Specific Fears in Children with Autism
21. When the construction of meaning does not have an overall collective dimension: the nature of linguistic anomalies in autism
22. Crime and Punishment: The role of social, emotional, and cognitive deficits in a case of child pornography possession
23. Enhancing Coping and Resilience in Bullied Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
24. Aquatactile neuromodulation and its impact on the development and correction of motor functions in children with ASD