Chapter 4. Autism Spectrum

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Chapter 1. Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations 1
6. Part I. Life Conditions
7. Chapter. 2 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 33
8. Chapter. 3 Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions 54
9. Chapter 4. Autism Spectrum 73
10. Chapter 5. Borderline Personality 95
11. Chapter 6. Depression 117
12. Chapter 7. Eating Problems 141
13. Chapter 8. Schizophrenia 160
14. Chapter 9. Serious Physical Illness and End-of-Life Care 179
15. Part II. Life Circumstances and Events
16. Chapter 10. Adolescent Pregnancy 205
17. Chapter 11. Bullying 227
18. Chapter 12. Child Abuse and Neglect 248
19. Chapter 13. Children in Foster Care 269
20. Chapter 14. Crime Victims 289
21. Chapter 15. Death in the Family 301
22. Chapter 16. Gay and Lesbian Persons 318
23. Chapter 17. Homeless People 345
24. Chapter 18. Immigrants and Refugees 366
25. Chapter 19. Intimate Partner Abuse 392
26. Chapter 20. Older Persons in Need of Long-Term Care 415
27. Chapter 21. Returning Servicewomen and Veterans 441
28. Chapter 22. Suicide and Suicidal Behavior 462
29. Chapter 23. Survivors and Victims of Terrorism 484
30. Chapter 24. Survivors of Torture 509
31. Chapter 25. Young Men of Color 535
32. Chapter 26. Women of Color 561
33. List of Contributors 581
34. Index 585