Autism, Brain, And Environment
by Richard Lathe /
2006 / English / PDF
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The increasing number of people being diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs) cannot simply be explained by changes
in diagnostic criteria or greater awareness of the condition. In
this controversial new book, Richard Lathe contends that the
recent rise in cases of ASDs is a result of increased exposure to
environmental toxicity combined with genetic predisposition.
The increasing number of people being diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs) cannot simply be explained by changes
in diagnostic criteria or greater awareness of the condition. In
this controversial new book, Richard Lathe contends that the
recent rise in cases of ASDs is a result of increased exposure to
environmental toxicity combined with genetic predisposition.
Autism, Brain, and Environment proposes that autism is a disorder
of the limbic brain, which is damaged by toxic heavy metals
present in the environment. Lathe argues that most ASD children
have additional physiological problems and that these, far from
being separate from the psychiatric aspects of ASD, can produce
and exacerbate the condition.
Autism, Brain, and Environment proposes that autism is a disorder
of the limbic brain, which is damaged by toxic heavy metals
present in the environment. Lathe argues that most ASD children
have additional physiological problems and that these, far from
being separate from the psychiatric aspects of ASD, can produce
and exacerbate the condition.
This important and groundbreaking text provides a closely-argued
scientific case for the involvement of both environmental and
physiological factors in autism. Lathe's argument will also have
a direct impact on treatment strategies and options. It will be
of great interest to the scientific community, professionals,
researchers, political and environmental lobbyists, teachers,
psychologists, and parents and people with ASDs.
This important and groundbreaking text provides a closely-argued
scientific case for the involvement of both environmental and
physiological factors in autism. Lathe's argument will also have
a direct impact on treatment strategies and options. It will be
of great interest to the scientific community, professionals,
researchers, political and environmental lobbyists, teachers,
psychologists, and parents and people with ASDs.
