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A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers

By Adam Feinstein

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2010
ISBN
9781405186537, 1405186534
LCC
RC553.A88 F45 2010
Open Library ID
OL24098913M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
4 MB (3782671 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
399\399
Topic
History
Time added
2014-10-05 02:30:00

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 it Presents carefully chosen case studies and the latest findings in the field Includes evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrations Interviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to a more profound understanding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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