Autism
Geraldine Dawson (Editor), Geraldine DawsoOverview
Covering theory, research, and the development of new hypotheses and models, the book provides a balance between depth and breadth by focusing on questions most central to the field. The volume has been designed to be accessible and informative to a broad audience, including clinicians, researchers, and students.Synopsis
In this integrative volume, foremost experts present cutting-edge work on the nature and treatment of autism. Covering theory, research, and the development of new hypotheses and models, the book provides a balance between depth and breadth by focusing on questions most central to the field. Psychological and biological models of autism are presented in Part I. In Part II, contributors describe a range of clinical intervention methods and discuss topics related to diagnosis. The volume has been designed to be accessible and informative to a broad audience, including clinicians, researchers, and students.
Booknews
Overviews recent evaluations of theories and diagnosis of autism, as provided by contributions of many individual researchers. Major sections focus on social, cognitive, and language development; research and theory in neurological autism issues; and advances in diagnosis and treatment. Particular emphasis is placed on the improvements in diagnosis and treatment, as they have progressed from the pioneering work of Kanner on the subject. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From the Publisher
A remarkable collection of up-to-date reviews and fresh synthetic theorizing about autism. The book contains a fine balance of neurobiological, social-emotional, and cognitive-linguistic approaches to understanding this disorder. There is also an impressive group of chapters written by leading experts on diagnosis and treatment. Recommended reading." --Dr. Robert N. Emde, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center"In her work on brain correlates of autism, Dr. Dawson brings a clinicians sensitivity to the behavioral issues with a solid sense of theory and methods. This produces a keen insight into the brain mechanisms of developmental affective disorders, which is reflected in this excellent volume. -- Sidney J. Segalowitz, Ph.D.