Making sense of autism

by Travis Thompson

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Summary:: This book, by a researcher who has been at the forefront of autism for a number of years, will draw together the theoretical and practical sides of the disorder, and will discuss, in plain and simple terms, the importance of diagnosis, intervention, and treatment. - Publisher.
Table of Contents:: Is it oughtism or autism?
Autism spectrum disorders
Early intervention: preventing and overcoming acquired brain dysfunction in autism
Families: the foundation of child development
Principles of early behavioral intervention
School transition
Functional and cognitive behavioral strategies
Mental health and psychopharmacology in autism spectrum disorders
Disabilities associated with autism spectrum disorders
Caveat emptor: cautionary considerations for parents and practitioners.
Author/Creator:: Thompson, Travis
Languages:: English
Language Notes:: Item content: English
Main Work:: Making sense of autism [by Thompson, T.]
Subjects:: Autism
Autism in children
General Notes:: Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-252) and index.
Physical Description:: xi, 266 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Call Numbers:: RC553.A88 T47 2007
ISBNs:: 9781557669155 (alk. paper)
1557669155 (alk. paper)
Library of Congress Control Numbers:: 2007007705
OCLC Numbers:: 85485058

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