Autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and adulthood

PART ONE. Diagnostic aspects

Diagnostic processes in autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and adulthood (by Roberto Keller)

Psychopathology and autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and adulthood.  Focus on Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorders where less support is needed (also known as high functioning autism) (by Roberto Keller)

Psychopathological testing in autism spectrum disorders. Focus on high functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome/autism spectrum disorders where less support is needed (by Stefania Bari and Roberto Keller)

Neuropsychological evaluation in Asperger's syndrome (ASD with support requirements – level 1 according to the DSM-5®) (by Stefania Brighenti and Roberto Keller)

Organising evaluation and intervention in autism spectrum disorders where more support is needed (by Roberto Keller)

Psychiatric diagnosis and evaluation in intellectual disabilities  (by Marco O. Bertelli)

 

PART TWO. Neurobiological aspects

The genetics of autism (by Elisa Biamino, Marco Gregnanin, Alfredo Brusco and Giovanni Battista Ferrero)

Immunological aspects of autism (by Cristina Panisi)

Gastrointestinal disorders and the intestinal-brain axis in autism spectrum disorders (by Carlo Alessandria and Federico Balzola)

Autism and neuroimaging (by Francesca Bianco)

 

PART THREE. Clinical interventions

Epilepsy and autism spectrum disorders (by Maurizio Elia)

Use of psychiatric drugs in autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and adulthood (by Roberto Keller)

Invisible talents and obvious stereotypes (by Pierluigi Politi, Laura Fusar-Poli, Noemi Ancona, Enrico Pozzato, Matteo Rocchetti and Michela Garda)

Cascina Rossago: an «ecological» intervention model for adults affected by low functioning autism (by Laura Fusar-Poli, Natascia Brondino, Paolo Orsi, Stefano Damiani, Umberto Provenzani, Stefania Ucelli di Nemi, Francesco Barale and Pierluigi Politi)

Autism and sexuality (by Manuela Dagna and Antonella Margaria)

The family and autism: therapeutic role and kinds of support (by Maria Emilia Seira Ozino and Roberto Keller)

A programme of instrumental enrichment: experiences of practical application in autism in adulthood (by Caterina Finardi)

Neuropsychological rehabilitation in autism spectrum disorders in adulthood: an example of clinical intervention (by Monica Bosio)

 

PART FOUR. Cognitive behavioural type interventions

Cognitive behavioural interventions in autism (by Paolo Moderato)

Contextual intervention and problematic behaviours (by Serafino Corti, Giovanni Miselli, Mauro Leoni, Roberto Cavagnola, Francesco Fioriti and Giuseppe Chiodelli)

Autism and habilitative/educational interventions (by Lucio Moderato)

Intervention on social abilities in Asperger's syndrome/level 1 - ASD autism spectrum disorder (DSM-5®) (by Romina Castaldo)

Cognitive psychotherapeutic intervention in depression in comorbidity with Asperger's syndrome/level 1 autism (according to the DSM-5®) (by Gabriella Tocchi and Roberto Keller)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders in autism spectrum disorders (by Loredana Notaro)

Clinical example of a cognitive behavioural intervention on compulsive aspects in an autistic patient (di Gian Marco De Vito)

 

PART FIVE. Psychosocial projects and interventions

Organisation of interventions aimed at job placement: an example of a network and psychological support programme in patients with Asperger's syndrome/level 1 autism (DSM-5®) (by Roberto Keller, Angela Aresi and Stefania Bari)

Pre-work training (by Daniela Audisio, Giovanni Iacono, Alfonso Longo, Maria Grazia Marinò, Loredana Mazzotta and Alessia Riccio)

A tightrope walker's balance: the role of associations dealing with autism (by Sara Boggio)

Autism and sport (by Francesca Ame, Sarah Calcagno, Silvia Chieregato, Pietro Cristini, Manuela Rocci and Elena Grosso – ASD Autismo e Sport Onlus)

During and after us: knowing the laws in order to ask for the services we have a right to (by Maria Grazia Breda)

Conclusions (by Roberto Keller)