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A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers

By Adam Feinstein

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2010
ISBN
1405186542, 9781405186544
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (3216127 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
400\0
Time added
2014-05-23 17:35:24

Description

This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day. Features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers to provide an unprecedented insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to itPresents carefully chosen case studies and the latest findings in the fieldIncludes evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrationsInterviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to a more profound understanding of this enigmatic condition

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