Developmental Trajectories, Diagnosis, and Interventions for ... - 9781032372877

Developmental Trajectories, Diagnosis, and Interventions for AutismAuthor(s): Michael Voltaire\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032372877, 978-1032372877\nSynopsis\nThis book introduces a developmental psychopathology approach to exploring the concept of autism in terms of three broad domains of development physical, cognitive, and psychosocialthat are inextricably linked.\n\nDevelopmental psychopathology focuses on the interplay between normal and abnormal development. The juxtaposition of typical and atypical developmental patterns can better inform clinicians and parents of possible signs of achievement milestones that are missing or falling behind. This book consists of twelve chapters grouped under four parts, with each chapter's core content based on the most recent research findings and ending with the author's reflections on various parts of the chapter and a summary of the main points discussed. A final .