Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome :A Guide for Practitioners and Carers
Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome :A Guide for Practitioners and Carers
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Published:
29 October, 1998
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Description
* language impairments
* social deficits
* ritualistic and stereotyped behaviours
Outcomes of the various treatments are outlined and a number of informative case studies are incorporated. The book concludes by tackling the crucial need for appropriate educational provision and early help for families. Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome is an essential guide for practitioners, teachers and carers seeking a comprehensive, unbiased appraisal of these conditions and the numerous therapies available.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780471983286 |
| ISBN10 | 0471983284 |
| Number Of Pages | 344 |
| Item Weight | 539 g |
| Product Dimensions | 156 x 230 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"Getting the balance right between being clear about the complex state of scientific understanding of a disorder and being able to translate what we do know into readable and scientifically sound advice for practitioners and parents is a difiicult challenge. Paricia Howlin's book meets the challenge head-on and succeeds admirably..." (Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol 5. No.1)
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Author's Bio
Patricia Howlin is Principal Clinical Psychologist at the Maudsley Hospital, London, working mainly with autistic children and those suffering from pervasive developmental disorders. She is also Senior Lecturer in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, London. She has been involved in research and treatment with autistic children for many years. Her research interests include a follow-up study of autistic individuals, and a comparison of young autistic adults and a matched group of individuals with severe early language delays.