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Rosen Publishing Group

Just the Series: Genetic Diseases and Gene Therapies

Series and Publisher: Genetic Diseases and Gene Therapies

Annotation: Describes the autism spectrum, exploring how the various ways that this neurodevelopmental disorder can affect individuals, from difficulty with social cues to impaired communication to repetitive behaviors, how it is diagnosed and treated.

Genre: [Health]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #162247

Format: Perma-Bound Edition

Common Core/STEAM: STEAM

Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/15/18

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-508-18266-3 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-1434-9

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-508-18266-5 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-1434-1

Dewey: 618.92

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Autism in children. Juvenile literature.
Autistic children. Juvenile literature.
Autism in children.
Autistic children.

Language: English

Reviews:

School Library Journal (Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)

Spilsbury, Richard . Bipolar Disorder . ISBN 9781508182689 . Spilsbury, Richard . Cystic Fibrosis . ISBN 9781508182726 . Spilsbury, Richard . Depression . ISBN 9781508182764 . Spilsbury, Richard . Down Syndrome . ISBN 9781508182801 . Spilsbury, Richard . Multiple Sclerosis . ISBN 9781508182832 .ea vol: 48p. (Genetic Diseases and Gene Therapies). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Rosen Central . Aug. 2018. lib. ed. $31.75. Gr 5-8 Throughout these volumes, Spilsbury underscores that the vulnerability to genetic diseases and dependency on gene therapies can affect everyone. The causes and symptoms or behaviors associated with each topic are clearly described. Detailed explanations cover how chromosomal mutations, faulty neurotransmitters, or cell division errors can result in autism, bipolar disorder, or Down syndrome. Stem cell research, advanced treatments, and plans for future developments are also covered. "Gene Stories" sidebars share insights from individuals and/or family members affected. "Gene Genies" are accounts of breakthroughs in research and amazing discoveries within the genetics field. VERDICT Thorough coverage of the topics and useful for research.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 47) and index.

Reading Level: 5.0

Interest Level: 5-9

Guided Reading Level: U

Fountas & Pinnell: U

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 68 American children has autism. This book describes the autism spectrum, exploring how the various ways that this neurodevelopmental disorder can affect individuals, from difficulty with social cues to impaired communication to repetitive behaviors. In addition to learning about the treatment and diagnosis of autism, readers will discover how new research into the genetic components and causes of autism are helping doctors understand more about the disorder.

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