Guide For The Atypical Family - Volume 2: Autism

By Patricia Sambati

Autism is one of the most studied neurodevelopmental conditions in modern science - and at the same time one of the most misunderstood by society.

In this second volume of the Guide for the Atypical Family series, Dr. Patricia Sambati, Master's in Neuroscience, presents a modern scientific perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder, integrating current research from genetics, epigenetics, neurobiology, and developmental neuroscience.

Written in clear and accessible language while grounded in scientific evidence, this book helps readers understand the biological foundations of autism and the complexity of neurodevelopmental diversity.

Inside this book you will discover:
- How the autistic brain develops

- The role of genetics and epigenetic pathways in neurodevelopment

- Why autism presents such diverse profiles within the spectrum

- Advances in neuromodulation and science-based interventions

- The influence of microbiota, metabolism, and brain plasticity

- The real challenges faced by autistic individuals and their families

More than explaining autism, this book seeks to bridge science and real life, providing knowledge that can support parents, educators, and healthcare professionals.

In its final reflections, the author also explores autism from a broader perspective of human neurodevelopment, proposing that some forms of neurodivergence may represent adaptive trajectories within human evolution.

This book combines scientific research, lived experience, and critical reflection to help readers better understand one of the most complex phenomena of the human brain.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6598773105
• ISBN13: 9786598773106
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Pzs Digital
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"