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Author Roth, Ilona.

Title The autism spectrum in the 21st century : exploring psychology, biology and practice / Ilona Roth ; with Chris Barson ... [and others]
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers : In association with The Open University, 2010

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 MELB  616.85882 Rot/Asi  AVAILABLE
Description 345 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Contents Autism : an evolving concept / Ilona Roth -- Diagnostic criteria and assessment / Greg Pasco and Ilona Roth -- Psychological characteristics / Ilona Roth -- Psychological explanations / Ilona Roth -- Biological explanations / Rosa Hoekstra and Terry Whatson -- Perspectives on intervention / Greg Pasco and Ilona Roth -- Education / Chris Barson -- Family perspectives / Chris Barson -- Challenging issues / Ilona Roth
Summary This guide to the autism spectrum introduces readers to the key concepts and developments in diagnosis, psychological and biological research, theoretical models, evidence-based intervention, educational strategies and family issues and it charts the developments which have shaped the concept of autism
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Autism spectrum disorders.
Autistic Disorder.
Author Barson, Chris.
LC no. 2010001551
ISBN 9781849050876 alkaline paper
1849050872 alkaline paper
Other Titles Autism spectrum in the twenty-first century