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Beschreibung
In this new book Simon Baron-Cohen summarizes the current understanding of autism and Asperger Syndrome. He explains the process of diagnosis, as well as the options for education and intervention for those with these conditions. Taking a lifespan approach, Professor Baron-Cohen considersa how the conditions affect very young children through to adulthood. He also outlines his new Empathizing-Systemizing (ES) theory, which aims to explain all of the psychological features of autistic-spectrum conditions.
This book is designed firstly for people with these conditions and their families. It will be useful to clinicians, teachers, and other professionals involved in the care and support of people on the autistic spectrum. The book will also provide an invaluable introduction to the topic for students in the social and biological sciences.
In this new book Simon Baron-Cohen summarizes the current understanding of autism and Asperger Syndrome. He explains the process of diagnosis, as well as the options for education and intervention for those with these conditions. Taking a lifespan approach, Professor Baron-Cohen considersa how the conditions affect very young children through to adulthood. He also outlines his new Empathizing-Systemizing (ES) theory, which aims to explain all of the psychological features of autistic-spectrum conditions.
This book is designed firstly for people with these conditions and their families. It will be useful to clinicians, teachers, and other professionals involved in the care and support of people on the autistic spectrum. The book will also provide an invaluable introduction to the topic for students in the social and biological sciences.
Zusammenfassung
Endorsed by MAAP Services/ Highly commended in the Popular Medicine Category of the BMA Book Awards 2009
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • 1: Meeting two people on the autistic spectrum

  • 2: The changing prevalence of autism through history

  • 3: Measuring the autistic spectrum

  • 4: Making the diagnosis

  • 5: The psychology of autism and Asperger Syndrome

  • 6: The biology of autism and Asperger Syndrome

  • 7: Intervention, education and treatment

  • 8: Appendix 1: The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ): adult version

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
Fachbereich: Andere Fachgebiete
Genre: Importe, Medizin
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: The Facts
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780198504900
ISBN-10: 019850490X
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Baron-Cohen, Simon
Hersteller: Oxford University Press
The Facts
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, Postfach:81 03 40, D-70567 Stuttgart, vertrieb@dbg.de
Maße: 196 x 127 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Simon Baron-Cohen
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.06.2008
Gewicht: 0,204 kg
Artikel-ID: 101926936

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