Autism : A Neurodevelopmental Journey from Genes to Behaviour

The book covers some of the key research developments in autism and brings together the current state of evidence on the neurobiologic understanding of this intriguing disorder. The pathogenetic mechanisms are explored by contributors from diverse perspectives including genetics, neuroimaging, neuro...

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Other Authors: Eapen, Valsamma (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2011
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