Concepts of normality [[electronic resource] ] : the autistic and typical spectrum / / Wendy Lawson ; foreword by Lucy Clark

• Autore: Lawson Wendy <1952->
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley, 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (161 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.85/882
• Soggetto topico: Autism - Social aspects; Individuality; Conformity
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: FRONT COVER; Concepts of Normality; The Autistic and Typical Spectrum; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Foreword; Introduction; 1. Developing Images and Concepts of Normality; 2. Developing Concepts of the Autistic and Typical Spectrums; 3. The Individual, Family and Society; More on How Ideas of Normality Have Changed; 4. Difference, Normality and the Art of Conversation; 5. Knowing Our Minds, Knowing Our Rights; 6. Autism, Sexuality and Normal; 7. Whose Normal Is It Anyway?; 8. Inclusion and Understanding; 9. The Mismeasure of Autism The Basis for Current Autism 'Advocacy' ; 10. Changing the Status QuoAppendix 1: Normal Emotions; Appendix 2: Hopes and Dreams; References; Useful Resources; Subject Index; Author Index; BACK COVER
• Sommario/riassunto: Lawson outlines the theory behind the thinking and beliefs of Western society that have led to the building of a culture that fails to be inclusive. She describes what a wider concept of 'normal' means and how to access it, whether it's in social interaction, friendships, feelings, thoughts and desires or various other aspects of 'normality'
• Titolo autorizzato: Concepts of normality
• ISBN: 1-281-78257-2; 9786611782573; 1-84642-829-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910454183703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II