About the Book: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics, Causes and Practical
Issues
What are the historical foundations of autism and what precisely is meant by
the ?autistic spectrum?? How can we explain behavioural patterns of people with
autism, young or old, and what are the major theoretical bases for understanding
these? What is the latest thinking regarding diagnosis, and what are the most
effective strategies for assessment, education and care for people on the
autistic spectrum?
From historical information to methods of assessment, and from intervention to
education and support, this informative and accessible text explores theories at
the psychological, neurobiological and ?first cause? levels. This