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The autism spectrum in the 21st century : exploring psychology, biology and practice /

Roth, Ilona.

The autism spectrum in the 21st century : exploring psychology, biology and practice / Ilona Roth with Chris Barson ... [et al.]. - London : Jessica Kingsley, 2010. - 345 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.

Published in association with the Open University.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Autism : an evolving concept / Ilona Roth -- Diagnostic criteria and assessment / Greg Pasco and Ilona Roth -- Psychological characteristics / Ilona Roth -- Psychological explanations / Ilona Roth -- Biological explanations / Rosa Hoekstra and Terry Whatson -- Perspectives on intervention / Greg Pasco and Ilona Roth -- Education / Chris Barson -- Family perspectives / Chris Barson -- Challenging issues / Chris Barson.

This guide to the autism spectrum introduces readers to the key concepts and developments in diagnosis, psychological and biological research, theoretical models, evidence-based intervention, educational strategies and family issues and it charts the developments which have shaped the concept of autism.

9781849050876 (pbk.) : £19.99 9781849050876 (alk. paper)

2010001551


Autism spectrum disorders.
Autism spectrum disorders--Diagnosis
Autism spectrum disorders--Treatment
Child, developmental, and lifespan psychology
Clinical & internal medicine
Health and Wellbeing.
Autistic Disorder.

RC553.A88

616.85882 ROT

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