The broad autism phenotype

• Other Authors: Rotatori, Anthony F.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2015.
• Series: Advances in special education ; v. 29.
• Subjects: Education > Special Education > General.; Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs.; Autism.; Phenotype.

This proposed volume will provide in-depth coverage about a construct known as the broad autism phenotype (BAP). The BAP encompasses biological, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal characteristics resembling those found on the autism spectrum, although more subtle than what is eviden...

Table of Contents:

• Recognition of the broad autism phenotype
• Identification and assessment of the broad autism phenotype
• Genetic aspects of the broad autism phenotype
• Other biological aspects of the broad autism phenotype
• Cognitive functioning in the broad autism phenotype.