New Developments in Autism

This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and professionals. The contributors cover a wide range of aspects of ASDs, from early assessment techniques, neurodevelopment and brain function to language development, executive function and genetic research. They explore how individuals with ASDs think and give evidence-based guidance on how to handle difficulties with social interaction and language development using appropriate interventions. "New Developments in Autism" will be of great interest to professionals, researchers, therapists, parents and people with ASDs.

Customer Reviews:

Not as Positive as I Hoped

By Jonathan Davies - March 27, 2007

Although I haven't purchased this book, I have read a copy of it that I borrowed from a library.

To be honest, I am disappointed that it doesn't say anything about autistic people that is very postive. Although it supports the idea of autistic people being given every chance to progress as much as they can, it warns their caregivers about how difficult they are to help, and does not say very much about how much they can progress even if they are given every chance to progress as much as they can. I prefer books that talk about how capable autistic people are of progressing if they are given every chance to progress as much as they can, and that give examples of ones who have dramatically progressed already as a result of being given every chance!

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eCampus	Paperback	~~$56.59~~ discount!