Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Child & Adolescent, Child Development, Health
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Author: Simon Baron-Cohen ISBN: 9780191578458
Publisher: OUP Oxford Publication: May 29, 2008
Imprint: OUP Oxford Language: English
Author: Simon Baron-Cohen
ISBN: 9780191578458
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication: May 29, 2008
Imprint: OUP Oxford
Language: English

In this new book Simon Baron-Cohen summarizes the current understanding of autism and Asperger Syndrome. He explains the process of diagnosis, as well as the options for education and intervention for those with these conditions. Taking a lifespan approach, Professor Baron-Cohen considersa how the conditions affect very young children through to adulthood. He also outlines his new Empathizing-Systemizing (ES) theory, which aims to explain all of the psychological features ofautistic-spectrum conditions.This book is designed firstly for people with these conditions and their families. It will be useful to clinicians, teachers, and other professionals involved in the care and support of people on the autistic spectrum. The book will also provide an invaluable introduction to the topic for students in the social and biological sciences.

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In this new book Simon Baron-Cohen summarizes the current understanding of autism and Asperger Syndrome. He explains the process of diagnosis, as well as the options for education and intervention for those with these conditions. Taking a lifespan approach, Professor Baron-Cohen considersa how the conditions affect very young children through to adulthood. He also outlines his new Empathizing-Systemizing (ES) theory, which aims to explain all of the psychological features ofautistic-spectrum conditions.This book is designed firstly for people with these conditions and their families. It will be useful to clinicians, teachers, and other professionals involved in the care and support of people on the autistic spectrum. The book will also provide an invaluable introduction to the topic for students in the social and biological sciences.

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