The Essence Of Autism And Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions Av Christopher Gillberg

<p>ESSENCE (<i>Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations</i>) refers to the group of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, ADHD and tic disorders as well as conditions gaining increasing awareness such as ARFID, PANS and PANDAS.<br><br>Professor of child psychiatry Christopher Gillberg describes the lifetime prognosis of ESSENCE, examining the common co-occurrence between these conditions and the symptoms they present.<br><br>Whilst diagnoses are often treated in isolation, Gillberg presents these issues as an overall condition, and advises treatment and support based on a holistic approach. This book also demonstrates the need for holistic whole-person interventions and assessments to improve outcomes for people within this group.</p>