Neurociencias, autismo y neurodesarrollo infantil


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/h2>"Hola. Quería contarles...Hoy Gonzalo, a los 4 años, pronunció por primera vez su nombre. Todos en casa nos pusimos a llorar...Gracias. gracias. gracias..: "Este mensaje de WhatsApp es la mejor descripción de la angustia que embarga a una familia de un niño con autismo, así como de la valoración que hacen estos padres de los pequeños logros -tal vez imperceptibles para muchos- que estos niños pueden ir alcanzando.El término "autismo" conlleva una múltiple carga emocional: la pérdida del hijo soñado, la culpa que la sociedad vuelca sobre el inconsciente materno y la desesperación que se convierte en desesperanza cuando niños sometidos a terapias tradicionales se terminan enquistando en su discapacidad, mientras el tiempo pasa y las posibilidades de recuperación se desvanecen.Este libro pretende echar un manto de esperanza sobre esos padres, maestros y profesionales. Cuando las terapias abordan la verdadera causa del trastorno, las recuperaciones son posibles y visibles.Hoy el autismo, por su incidencia, debiera ser considerado un problema de salud pública; y proponerse protocolos serios que unifiquen criterios clínicos sobre los cuales basar el diagnóstico precoz y el tratamiento adecuado. El autismo es un trastorno biológico, que reconoce una predisposición genética y una compleja multicausalidad donde no faltan las injurias perinatológicas, ciertas enfermedades maternas durante la gestación, un desencadenante infeccioso, autoinmune y nutricional. Ojalá este libro pueda constituirse en una bisagra que permita dar una definitiva vuelta de página, dejando las concepciones del autismo de ayer para abocarnos científicamente a diagnosticar, tratar y recuperar a los niños TEA de hoy.EDITORIAL BONUM BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.Este libro contiene el desarrollo de los siguientes temas: -Introducción: Eso que llaman cerebrocentrismo-Capítulo 1: Nociones básicas-Capítulo 2: Crecimiento y desarrollo del sistema nervioso-Capítulo 3: Características anatómicas y funcionales del sustrato de la cognición-Capítulo 4: Ondas cerebrales, conciencia y cognición-Capítulo 5: Trastornos del neurodesarrollo. Concepciones actuales-Capítulo 6: Multicausalidad en trastornos del neurodesarrollo-Capítulo 7: Discapacidad intelectual-Capítulo 8: Trastornos del espectro de autismo-Capítulo 9: Programas de intervención en autismo-Capítulo 10 Cannabis y endocannabinoides: ¿qué?, ¿cómo y para qué?Con este libro usted podrá profundizar sus conocimientos sobre neurociencias ¡Compre este libro y conozca más sobre los trastornos del espectro autista!Salud, psiquiatría, psicoterapias, familia, tea, autismo, trastornos del espectro autista, autismo infantil, neurociencias, neurodesarrollo.







OCD and Autism


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This step-by-step manual explains how to adapt CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) approaches to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) for autistic children and adults. It outlines why there is the need to adapt treatment for the autistic population, and includes detailed guidance on each phase of the approach. It explains assessment of OCD in autism, the links between the two conditions and difficulties in identifying aspects of OCD in autistic people. The book offers advice on dealing with difficult issues and on the next steps after treatment is complete. Accompanying worksheets and handouts are available to download.




The Acquisition of Spanish


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This is the first book on the acquisition of Spanish that provides a state-of-the-art comprehensive overview of Spanish morphosyntactic development in monolingual and bilingual situations. Its content is organized around key grammatical themes that form the empirical base of research in generative grammar: nominal and verbal inflectional morphology, subject and object pronouns, complex structures involving movement (topicalizations, questions, relative clauses), and aspects of verb meaning that have consequences for syntax. The book argues that Universal Grammar constrains all instances of language acquisition and that there is a fundamental continuity between monolingual, bilingual, child and adult early grammatical systems. While stressing their similarities with respect to linguistic representations and processes, the book also considers important differences between these three acquisition situations with respect to the outcome of acquisition. It is also shown that many linguistic properties of Spanish are acquired earlier than in English and other languages. This book is a must read for those interested in the acquisition of Spanish from different theoretical perspectives as well as those working on the acquisition of other languages in different contexts.




Bliss


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Bliss and Other Stories is a 1920 collection of short stories by the New Zealand writer Katherine Mansfield.




Functional Remediation for Bipolar Disorder


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Presents a novel, evidence-based psychological intervention to help therapists manage cognitive and functional deficits in bipolar disorder patients.




Inner Speech


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Inner Speech focuses on a familiar and yet mysterious element of our daily lives. In light of renewed interest in the general connections between thought, language, and consciousness, this anthology develops a number of important new theories about internal voices and raises questions about their nature and cognitive functions.




Language Development and Disorders in Spanish-speaking Children


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Prominent researchers from the US, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Spain contribute experimental reports on language development of children who are acquiring Spanish. The chapters cover a wide range of dimensions in acquisition: comprehension and production; monolingualism and bilingualism; typical development, children who are at risk and children with language disorders, phonology, semantics, and morphosyntax. These studies will inform linguistic theory development in clinical linguistics as well as offer insights on how language works in relation to cognitive functions that are associated with when children understand or use language. The unique data from child language offer perspectives that cannot be drawn from adult language. The first part is dedicated to the acquisition of Spanish as a first or second language by typically-developing children, the second part offers studies on children who are at risk of language delays, and the third part focuses on children with specific language impairment, disorders and syndromes.




Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1


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There is a tremendous interest among researchers for the development of virtual, augmented reality and games technologies due to their widespread applications in medicine and healthcare. To date the major applications of these technologies include medical simulation, telemedicine, medical and healthcare training, pain control, visualisation aid for surgery, rehabilitation in cases such as stroke, phobia and trauma therapies. Many recent studies have identified the benefits of using Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality or serious games in a variety of medical applications. This research volume on Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1 offers an insightful introduction to the theories, development and applications of virtual, augmented reality and digital games technologies in medical and clinical settings and healthcare in general. It is divided into six sections: section one presents a selection of applications in medical education and healthcare management; Section two relates to the nursing training, health literacy and healthy behaviour; Section three presents the applications of Virtual Reality in neuropsychology; Section four includes a number of applications in motor rehabilitation; Section five aimed at therapeutic games for various diseases; and the final section presents the applications of Virtual Reality in healing and restoration. This book is directed to the healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, professors and the students who wish to explore the applications of virtual, augmented reality and serious games in healthcare further.




Neurofeedback and Neuromodulation Techniques and Applications


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The study of neurofeedback and neuromodulation offer a window into brain physiology and function, suggesting innovative approaches to the improvement of attention, anxiety, pain, mood and behavior. Resources for understanding what neurofeedback and neuromodulation are, how they are used, and to what disorders and patients they can be applied are scarce, and this volume serves as an ideal tool for clinical researchers and practicing clinicians in both neuroscience and psychology to understand techniques, analysis, and their applications to specific patient populations and disorders. The top scholars in the field have been enlisted, and contributions offer both the breadth needed for an introductory scholar and the depth desired by a clinical professional. - Includes the practical application of techniques to use with patients - Includes integration of neurofeedback with neuromodulation techniques - Discusses what the technique is, for which disorders it is effective, and the evidence basis behind its use - Written at an appropriate level for clinicians and researchers