| Edition |
3rd ed., expanded & updated. |
| Description |
xv, 241 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-227) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. What is autism? -- 1. Meeting autism -- 2. Having autism -- 3. Life cycles -- 4. Families -- pt. 2. Treating autism -- 5. We have a dream -- 6. Is ABA the answer? : intervention approaches -- 7. Whatever happened to equal opportunity? -- 8. Some thoughts on alternative treatments and other intervention controversies -- pt. 3. Looking for cures, recovery, and better lives -- 9. Recovery? -- 10. Moving toward better answers -- Appendix A. Diagnostic criteria for autistic disorder -- Appendix B. Diagnostic criteria for Asperger's disorder -- Appendix C. Resources. |
| Subject |
Autism in children.
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| ISBN |
0520248384 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780520248380 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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