The autism spectrum in the 21st century : exploring psychology, biology and practice / Ilona Roth with Chris Barson ... [et al.].

By:

Roth, Ilona

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2010.Description: 345 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cmISBN:

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

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DDC classification:

616.85882 ROT

LOC classification:

RC553.A88

Contents:

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.

Summary: 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.

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Published in association with the Open University.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.