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Autism: Psychobiological Perspectives
Author(s) -
DALTON SANDRA T.,
HOWELL CAROL C.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.1989.tb00367.x
Subject(s) - autism , context (archaeology) , psychological intervention , psychology , autism spectrum disorder , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , psychiatry , medicine , paleontology , biology
The purpose of this article is to discuss the syndrome of autism and review current research findings related to this disorder. Emphasis is placed on autism as a disorder of brain function. In this context, theory and treatment approaches, including new pharmacological interventions, are explored. Implications for nursing practice also are discussed.