The Developement of Autism
The Developement of Autism
Jessica Kingsley Publishers | March 2004 | ISBN-10: 184310735X | 256 pages | PDF | 1 MB
Jessica Kingsley Publishers | March 2004 | ISBN-10: 184310735X | 256 pages | PDF | 1 MB
Tom Whitman proposes a new "developmental theory of autism" that focuses on the diversity of characteristics within individuals labelled as autistic, and how these symptoms develop over time. This is reconciled and integrated with contemporary theories of autism, including the social developmental, cognitive, linguistic, sensorimotor and biological perspectives. Whitman draws from extensive clinical experience to examine common biomedical and educational interventions and presents recommendations both for practical approaches to the everyday challenges of autism, and for future research. This comprehensive book is essential reading for parents, students, therapists, researchers and policymakers eager to improve or update their understanding of autism.