- 376 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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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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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- About the Author
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Part I What is Autism?
- 1 Historical Background
- 2 Current Concept and Definition
- 3 The Fuller Picture: Shared Characteristics
- 4 The Fuller Picture: Sources of Diversity
- 5 Facts and Figures: Epidemiology and Lifespan Development
- Part II What Causes Autism?
- 6 A Framework for Explaining Autism
- 7 Root Causes
- 8 Brain Bases
- 9 Psychological Causes 1: Diagnostic Behaviours
- 10 Psychological Causes 2: Additional Shared Characteristics and Major Specifiers
- Part III Practical Issues
- 11 Assessment, Diagnosis and Screening
- 12 Intervention
- 13 Care
- Appendix Assignments
- Glossary
- References
- Index