Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Characteristics, Causes and Practical Issues

Jill Boucher

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eBook - ePub

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Characteristics, Causes and Practical Issues

Jill Boucher

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About This Book

What are the historical foundations of autism and what precisely is meant by the ?autistic spectrum?? How can we explain behavioural patterns of people with autism, young or old, and what are the major theoretical bases for understanding these? What is the latest thinking regarding diagnosis, and what are the most effective strategies for assessment, education and care for people on the autistic spectrum?

From historical information to methods of assessment, and from intervention to education and support, this informative and accessible text explores theories at the psychological, neurobiological and ?first cause? levels. This fully up to date Third Edition answers these questions with a strong practical focus, encompassing the latest research on autistic spectrum disorders. New features include:

  • Further reading suggestions
  • Glossary of technical terms
  • Updated information on autism support services
  • Personal illustrative examples

Jill Boucher is a retired academic psychologist. Her most recent post was Professor of Developmental Psychology at City, University of London.

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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Year
2022
ISBN
9781529744675
Edition
3
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the Author
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Part I What is Autism?
  11. 1 Historical Background
  12. 2 Current Concept and Definition
  13. 3 The Fuller Picture: Shared Characteristics
  14. 4 The Fuller Picture: Sources of Diversity
  15. 5 Facts and Figures: Epidemiology and Lifespan Development
  16. Part II What Causes Autism?
  17. 6 A Framework for Explaining Autism
  18. 7 Root Causes
  19. 8 Brain Bases
  20. 9 Psychological Causes 1: Diagnostic Behaviours
  21. 10 Psychological Causes 2: Additional Shared Characteristics and Major Specifiers
  22. Part III Practical Issues
  23. 11 Assessment, Diagnosis and Screening
  24. 12 Intervention
  25. 13 Care
  26. Appendix Assignments
  27. Glossary
  28. References
  29. Index