Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism? (Current Issues in Autism)
Eric Schopler (Editor), Linda J. Kunce, Gary B. Mesibov, Gary B. Mesibov (Editor)Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
The precise relationship between high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome is still a subject of debate. This volume provides a general overview of the disorder and present diverse opinions on diagnosis and assessment, neuropsychological issues, treatment, and related conditions. A special section features personal essays by individuals diagnosed with autism or Asperger Syndrome. The result is a comprehensive and useful survey of the current state of the field that will be of great interest to clinicians, teachers, researchers, and parents.
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
The precise relationship between high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome is still a subject of debate. In this volume, leaders in the field provide a general overview of the disorder and present diverse opinions on - diagnosis and assessment - neuropsychological issues - treatment, and - related conditions. A special section features personal essays by individuals diagnosed with autism or Asperger Syndrome. The result is a comprehensive and useful survey of the current state of the field that will be of great interest to clinicians, teachers, researchers, and parents.
Booknews
Contributions include personal essays from high-functioning people with autism/AS, as well as chapters on diagnostic, neuropsychological, and treatment issues, and on related conditions. All contributors discuss their view as to whether a distinction between AS and HFA exists, or whether these are different labels for essentially the same condition. Topics include the history of AS; the confusion over other diagnostic concepts, such as schizoid personality disorders, and semantic-pragmatic disorder; and how language and communication in individuals with AS or HFA deviates from the general population. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.