A History of Autism
Conversations with the Pioneers
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Child & Adolescent, Child Psychology
| Author: | Adam Feinstein | ISBN: | 9781444351675 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | July 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Adam Feinstein |
| ISBN: | 9781444351675 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | July 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day.
- Features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers to provide an unprecedented insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to it
- Presents carefully chosen case studies and the latest findings in the field
- Includes evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrations
- Interviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to a more profound understanding of this enigmatic condition
This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day.
- Features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers to provide an unprecedented insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to it
- Presents carefully chosen case studies and the latest findings in the field
- Includes evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrations
- Interviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to a more profound understanding of this enigmatic condition
