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Autism is a complex multi-faceted disorder which affects neurodevelopment during the early years of life and for many remains throughout adulthood. Inherent features include difficulties or deficits in communication, social interaction and cognition, and person-to-person behavioral coordination and recall, to name but a few facets. It impacts the affected individual, family, and in some cases localized communities.

The increased prevalence of childhood autism has resulted in rapid developments in a wide range of disciplines in recent years, though despite intensive research the identification of young children is difficult, the cause (s) remain unresolved, and no single treatment strategy is employed. To address these issues, Comprehensive Guide to Autism was conceived as an all-embracing resource that analyzes and discusses the various contemporary issues in the field of autism. The objective of this book is to bring together scientific material from leading experts in the field relating to a wide range of important current topics. These include the early identification of children with autism and subsequent treatment as well as social and behavioral studies. The editors also recognize that recent developments in genetic and immunological studies, the influence of diet, models of autism, and future treatment methods are essential reading for parents, caregivers, psychologists, scientists, and clinicians. Obtaining all this knowledge in a single reference work is a challenge and Comprehensive Guide to Autism seeks to overcome this. The title therefore represents a “one-stop shop” of content related to autism. The title is divided into the following sections …