Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Autism : Explaining the Enigma

Name: Autism : Explaining the Enigma
Author: Uta Frith
ISBN: 9780631229001

by Uta Frith

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The updated edition of this classic account of autism includes a new chapter outlining recent developments in neuropsychological research, and overviews one of the most important theoretical and practical consequences of Frith's original insights into this puzzling condition.

Updated edition of this classic account of autism.
Includes new sections covering practical and theoretical developments, and a chapter on recent investigations of the neurological basis of psychological impairments in autism.
Accessible to a broad general readership.

About the Author, Uta Frith

Uta Frith is Professor of Cognitive Development at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College, London. She is the co-author of Autism in History (Blackwell Publishers, 1999).

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Frith (research scientist, MRC Cognitive Development Unit, London) discusses recent research and develops a new theory that goes beyond simplistic approaches to autism that focus solely on symptoms of emotional withdrawal. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)