02707nam 2200565 a 450 991082783470332120200520144314.01-280-06006-90-203-01966-01-134-72076-91-134-72075-0(CKB)1000000000520388(EBL)166087(OCoLC)62501842(SSID)ssj0000280128(PQKBManifestationID)11221859(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000280128(PQKBWorkID)10268861(PQKB)11664876(MiAaPQ)EBC166087(EXLCZ)99100000000052038820000221d1999 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe handbook of autism a guide for parents and professionals /Maureen Aarons and Tessa Gittens2nd ed.London Routledge19991 online resource (160 p.)Previous ed.: London : Tavistock/Routledge, 1992.0-415-16034-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.Preliminaries; CONTENTS; Authors note; Foreword; Introduction; 1 The variable picture of autism; 2 The history of autism; 3 What causes autism; 4 Problems of diagnosis; 5 Understanding and assessing children with autism; 6 Practical considerations; 7 Speech and language; 8 Educating children with autism; 9 Growing up what lies beyond; 10 A Postscript alternative treatments and cures for autism; Case studies; A mother's story; Useful contacts and addresses; References and further reading; IndexThis updated edition of the Handbook of Autism explores and expands on the practical and jargon free information of the best-selling first edition. The authors dispel many of the myths surrounding this puzzling and complex disorder. They provide practical information that makes sense, covering both medical and educational issues.Revised research and new case-studies, including follow-ups to the case-studies featured in the first edition reflect the developments made over the last eight years both in the understanding and management of autism. A list of contacts and services at theAutistic childrenPopular worksAutism in childrenPopular worksAutistic childrenAutism in children618.928982Aarons Maureen486804Gittens Tessa1941-734225MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910827834703321The Handbook of Autism1908113UNINA