Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental DisordersDonald J. Cohen, Fred R. Volkmar 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. |
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SECTION | 1 |
Overview and Issues Outstanding | 41 |
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder | 47 |
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