Autism by Simon Baron-Cohen

Autism by Simon Baron-Cohen

What causes autism? What happens to children with autism when they grow up? Does autism run in families? What kind of educational setting is best?In collaboration with the National Autistic Society, the authors have discovered the questions on the minds of parents and professionals, and have attempted to answer them. Autism is a puzzling disorder. It begins in early childhood, and disrupts many aspects of development, leaving the child unable to form social relationships or communicate in the usual way. This fascinating book explains in a clear, straightforward manner what is known about the condition. It also provides helpful information about all the relevant organizations. Written first and foremost as a guide for parents, but required reading for interested professionals, it covers the recognition and diagnosis of autism, its biological and physiological causes, and the various treatments and educational techniques available. It presents the facts, allowing the reader to take an informed position about children with autism.

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ISBN 13	9780192623270
ISBN 10	0192623273
Title	Autism
Author	Simon Baron-Cohen
Series	The Facts
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	1993-02-25
Number of pages	122
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