Autism Spectrum Disorders

by Ana María Rodríguez

Every year, one out of every 100 children in the United States--or six out of every 1,000 young people worldwide--is diagnosed with autism. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a neurologically based family of developmental disorders that can impact people's communication and social skills. ASD includes both autism and Asperger syndrome. Cutting-edge research and scientific studies are probing into the genetic foundation of ASD. Quoting researcher...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761358838
• ISBN13: 9780761358831
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 11 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 6 to Postsecondary