| Description |
x, 412 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. What is autism? 1. The Subtypes Model of autism: concepts and definitions -- 2. The Spectrum Model of autism: concepts and definitions -- 3. Filling in the picture: from conformity to diversity -- 4. Facts and figures: epidemiology and lifespan development -- 5. What is autism? Personal view -- Pt. II. What causes autism? 6. A framework for explaining autism -- 7. First causes and brain bases -- 8. Explaining the social, emotional, and communication impairments -- 9. Explaining the repetitive behaviours and lack of imaginative creativity -- 10. Explaining other universal or common behavioural characteristcs -- 11. Explaining autism as a whole: attempts at a synthesis -- 12. What causes autism: personal view -- Pt. III. Practical issues 13. Assessment, diagnosis and screening -- 14. Intervention -- 15. Care |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [364]-400) and index |
| Subject |
Autism.
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| ISBN |
9780761962120 paperback |
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9780761962113 hardback |
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0761962115 hardback |
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0761962123 paperback |
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