Autismus-Spektrum-Störungen (ASS)

Autism spectrum disorders represent complex disease patterns with an extremely wide variety of manifestations. This volume presents a detailed and practically oriented account of the core symptoms and comorbid disturbances, the diagnostic procedure, clinical differential diagnosis, treatment and course of the disturbances. Special emphasis is given to the importance of early detection and interdisciplinary treatment. Additional topics emphasized in the book include school support for the patients affected and a survey of autism among adults.

Adjunct Prof. Michele Noterdaeme is a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy for children and young adults and is Senior Consultant in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the Josefinum Hospital in Augsburg. Dr. Karolin Ullrich works in the field of education for individuals with mental handicap and education for individuals with behavioural disturbances in the Department of Education at the University of Munich. Dr. Angelika Enders is a paediatrician and head of the Department of Developmental Neurology in the Social Paediatrics Centre of Dr. Von Hauner Children=s Hospital at Munich University Hospital.