Call for Chapters: Empowering Innovations in Advanced Autism Research and Management

Editors

Athanasios Alexiou, NGCEF, Greece
Ghulam Ashraf, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Markos Sgantzos, University of Thessaly, Greece

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: August 25, 2024
Full Chapters Due: September 22, 2024
Submission Date: September 22, 2024

Introduction

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental conditions that impact how individuals perceive and interact with the world, influencing their social interactions and communication skills. This has drawn significant scientific interest, focusing on understanding the behaviors and cognitive functions associated with ASD and their effects on daily life quality. ASD often coexists with other physical and mental health conditions, complicating the clinical picture. For instance, young children with ASD may experience delays in motor skills development and have issues with coordination and balance. Alarmingly, the incidence of autism diagnoses is on the rise, intensifying this pressing social issue. In response to these challenges and to foster greater awareness the Greek Society for the Protection of Autistic Persons (GSPAP), the Hellenic Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, the Municipality of Athens, and Funogen, are collaborating to host the 1st International Conference on Autism Advanced Research and Management in Athens. This event will spotlight cutting-edge research on the causes and biological mechanisms of ASD, explore modern management technologies, and promote the social inclusion and collaboration of individuals with autism. The conference is a key initiative under the Greek Society for the Protection of Autistic Persons - Funogen's #connectmetoo: Together in Synergy for Autism movement, which aims to enhance societal awareness of autism.

Objective

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental conditions that impact how individuals perceive and interact with the world, influencing their social interactions and communication skills. This has drawn significant scientific interest, focusing on understanding the behaviors and cognitive functions associated with ASD and their effects on daily life quality. ASD often coexists with other physical and mental health conditions, complicating the clinical picture. For instance, young children with ASD may experience delays in motor skills development and have issues with coordination and balance. Alarmingly, the incidence of autism diagnoses is on the rise, intensifying this pressing social issue. Therefore, the Greek Society for the Protection of Autistic Persons (GSPAP), together with the Hellenic Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, the Municipality of Athens and the Research Department of Funogen, invites researchers, practitioners, educators and caregivers to submit their papers to the 1st International Conference on Autism Advanced Research and Management. This pivotal event aims to bridge gaps in autism research and practice, enhance public understanding, and promote inclusivity for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). All the accepted conference papers will be presented as proceedings in this Book.

Target Audience

Scientists - Educators - Caregivers - Families Biologists - Biochemists Physiotherapists Special Education Teachers Occupational therapists Speech therapists Neuroscientists Phycologists Psychiatrists Art Psychotherapists

Recommended Topics

We welcome submissions that address but are not limited to the following areas and topics: Etiology and Risk Factors: Genetic and environmental influences on ASD Early detection and biomarkers Biological Mechanisms: ·Neurobiological insights Cognitive processing in ASD Comorbidities with other related neurodegenerative disorders. Autism and Cancer Autism and Dementia Autism and Addiction Innovative Therapies and Interventions: Stem Cells Advances in behavioral therapies Technological innovations in treatment and management, including AI and machine learning applications Educational Practices: The future of ASD research Transdisciplinary approaches to Autism management The Museum Experience for Autistic Persons Autism Education Art Therapy Social Integration and Quality of Life: Social skills development and intervention outcomes Family dynamics and community support Policy and Advocacy: Legislation and rights for individuals with ASD Economic impacts and policy responses Emerging Trends: The future of ASD research Transdisciplinary approaches to Autism management

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before August 25, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by September 4, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by September 22, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Empowering Innovations in Advanced Autism Research and Management. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

August 25, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
September 4, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
September 22, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
October 27, 2024: Review Results Returned
November 24, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
December 1, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Athanasios Alexiou
Funogen
alexiou@funogen.com

Ghulam Ashraf
University of Sharjah
ashraf.gm@gmail.com

Markos Sgantzos
University of Thessaly
sgantzosmarkos@gmail.com



Classifications


Education; Life Sciences; Medicine and Healthcare; Social Sciences and Humanities
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