Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism? by Eric Schopler

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Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism? by Eric Schopler

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Part of Current Issues In Autism series

Summary

The precise relationship between high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome is a subject of debate. This title provides a general overview of the disorder and diverse opinions on diagnosis and assessment, neuropsychological issues, treatment, and related conditions. It is of interest to clinicians, teachers, researchers, and parents.

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Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism? by Eric Schopler

The precise relationship between high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome is still a subject of debate. This volume provides a general overview of the disorder and present diverse opinions on diagnosis and assessment, neuropsychological issues, treatment, and related conditions. A special section features personal essays by individuals diagnosed with autism or Asperger Syndrome. The result is a comprehensive and useful survey of the current state of the field that will be of great interest to clinicians, teachers, researchers, and parents.

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"....clearly written discussions of diagnosis, phenomenology, and interventions in autistic spectrum disorders..........Fascinating accounts of HFA and AS give some access to the unusual subjective worlds of people affected by these disorders."
(A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health, (March 1999)
"This is a book that should be in medical libraries, and on the shelves of many child and adolescent psychiatrics. "
(Canadian Child Psychiatry Review, 10:3 (2001)

Dr. Gary B. Mesibov is currently the Director of Division TEACCH. This internationally recognized statewide program is one of a kind in its pioneering approaches to research, service, training, treatment and the education of individuals with autism. Dr. Mesibov also serves as Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, and Clinical Professor, Department of Psychology.

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ISBN 13 9780306457463
ISBN 10 0306457466
Title Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism?
Author Eric Schopler
Series Current Issues In Autism
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Year published 1998-04-30
Number of pages 409
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.