Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective - Understanding and Treating in Autism

Stephen M. Edelson (editor), Jane Johnson (editor), Anne Van Rensselaer (editor)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A complete guide to understanding and treating self-injury in autism (ASD). With contributions by top experts, the book explains various causes and forms of self-injury, discusses the treatment options available, including medical, psychiatric and nutritional treatments, and considers the effectiveness of multidisciplinary approaches.

About the Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers is a wholly independent company, committed to publishing books that make a difference. The company was founded in 1987 by Jessica Kingsley and has grown since then to the point where we now publish over 200 books a year, which are available throughout the world. In 2004 we opened our US office, in Philadelphia. We publish books for professional and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, on social work, and on the arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, and practical theology.

Book information

ISBN:	9781849057417
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub date:	05 May 2016
DEWEY:	618.9285882
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	304
Weight:	550g
Height:	175mm
Width:	246mm
Spine width:	17mm