Autism spectrum disorder
Subtitle: perspectives from psychoanalysis and neuroscience
By: Susan P. Sherkow, MD and Alexandra M. Harrison, MD ; with contributions by William M. Singletary, MD
Contributors: Harrison, Alexandra, 1945- author; Singletary, William, contributor
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Lanham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9780765708625; 9780765708632
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Pervasive Child Development Disorders; Therapy; Child; Neurological Models; Psychoanalytic Therapy; Methods
Description: "Based on current research showing neuroplasticity of the brain, the authors posit that treating ASD through intensive engagement of caregiver and child makes possible the successful psychoanalytic treatment of a neurobiological disorder. To this end, the authors examine both the clinical dynamics of their treatments and the possible impact of the treatment on neurobiological processes. Detailed case studies of children treated by the authors comprise the heart of the book"--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-192) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to dyadic work with toddlers; title: Johnny; title: Corey; title: Ethan; title: Conclusion; title: Introduction to the method of referential network therapy; title: Dahlia; title: Neurobiology, neuroplasticity, and psychoanalytic treatment / William Singletary; title: Models of ASD : a remarkable confluence / William Singletary.