| Description |
x, 412 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [364]-400) and index. |
| Contents |
The subtypes model of autism : concept and definitions -- The spectrum model of autism : concept and definitions -- Filling in the picture : from conformity to diversity -- Facts and figures : epidemiology and lifespan development -- What is autism? Personal view -- A framework for explaining autism -- First causes and brain bases -- Explaining the social, emotional, and communication impairments -- Explaining the repetitive behaviours and lack of imaginative creativity -- Explaining other universal or common behavioural characteristics -- Explaining autism as a whole : attempts at a synthesis -- What causes autism : personal view -- Assessment, diagnosis and screening -- Intervention -- Care. |
| Subject |
Autistic Disorder.
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Autism.
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| ISBN |
9780761962113 |
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0761962115 |
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9780761962120 paperback |
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0761962123 paperback |
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