Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that allows a unique window on the relationship between mind and brain. The study of autism provides insight into the brain basis of the complex social interactions typical of human beings, since a profound impairment in social interactions is the hallmark of autistic disorders. While autism was first described almost 60 years ago, research into its cognitive and neurophysiological basis has intensified over the last two decades. Autism: Mind and Brain provides a comprehensive overview of currently conducted experiments, which are guided by bold theories that are being tested rigorously. With contributions from international leaders in autism research, the book focuses on new ideas and findings that are gradually influencing our understanding of autism and its variants. These new approaches include the use of functional and structural brain imaging studies as well as novel behavioural measures. Together they demonstrate significant advances in knowledge and testify to the development and integration of current cognitive theories of autism. The application of these new and sophisticated approaches forge a path forward for future autism research, and present powerful new insights into this fascinating and still puzzling disorder.

Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scans from numerous studies. Readers meet the scientists and self-advocates who are introducing innovative theories of what causes, how it is diagnosed, and how best to treat autism.

Autism can seem like a never-ending battle. But you don't have to fight it alone... Like most parents, pharmacist David Rivas just wanted what was best for his child. So when his son was diagnosed with severe autism, David tried the conventional medications and treatment plans. But when they failed to yield results, David refused to give up. This book chronicles the journey of David and his family, as he devoted over a decade to studying nutrition, and the vital roll it plays in improving the symptoms of autism. Written from the heart, David knows how it feels to see a family member suffer this terrible ordeal. Now, he brings his research to readers across the world. After reading this book, you will: Learn how to improve brain function by reducing inflammation, which is excessively present in autism. Reduce your family's stress level by reducing aggression, anxiety, and excessive hyperactivity in children and adults affected by autism. Improve sleep in children with autism, using safe, all natural methods. And much more! The nutrition plans and natural treatments in this book helped David's son make dramatic improvements in his life. It worked for him. It can work for you. If you or a loved one suffers from autism, don't wait... Read Resilient Brain today.

"Originating from a theme issue first published in Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences."

This book covers recent advances in the understanding of brain structure, function and disorders based on the fundamental principles of physics. It covers a broad range of physical phenomena occurring in the brain circuits for perception, cognition, emotion and action, representing the building blocks of the mind. It provides novel insights into the devastating brain disorders of the mind such as schizophrenia, dementia, autism, aging or addictions, as well as into the new devices for brain repair. The book is aimed at basic researchers in the fields of neuroscience, physics, biophysics and clinicians in the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, psychology, psychiatry.

This volume makes clear that the cognitive and behavioural symptoms of neurologic disorders and syndromes are dynamic and changing. Each chapter describes the neuroplastic processes at work in a particular condition, giving rise to these ongoing cognitive changes.

This highly visual social skills book uses computer metaphors and visual diagrams to help children on the autism spectrum to understand how their words and actions can affect other people. Easily identifiable computing and social networking metaphors are used to explain how memories are saved in the brain, like files in computer folders, and how, just as files can be shared and downloaded on the internet, people learn about you by sharing their positive and negative impressions with each other. The author explains why certain actions may be 'liked' or 'disliked' by others, and offers guidance on appropriate and inappropriate social behavior. This book also features photocopiable worksheets to reinforce the guidance and lessons offered in the book.