Autism
Uta Frith(Author)
Blackwell Publishers
Published on 3. August 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-631-16824-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Although a number of theories have been put forward to explain the origin and nature of autism, most of them are associated with particular treatments. This book represents the first satisfactory account of what happens to the autistic mind. The key problem, according to Uta Frith is an inability to integrate pieces of information into coherent wholes, an ability to make sense particularly of the mind's own activities, thoughts, beliefs and feelings. From this beginning, the language, social and emotional problems all follow as the complex interactions of human development unfold. Some puzzles remain, but the reader will leave this book with the feeling that he or she is no longer floundering.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
3 figures, 20 cartoons, half-tones, further reading list, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-16824-9 (9780631168249)
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Content
Acknowledgements. 1. What is Autism? 2. Lessons from the Wild Boy. 3. Beyond Enchantment. 4. The Background Facts. 5. The Biological Roots. 6. The Intelligence of Autistic Children. 7. A Fragmented World. 8. The Difficulty of Talking to Others. 9. The Loneliness of the Autistic Child. 10. Thinking about Minds. 11. A Literal Mind. Suggestions fro Further Reading. Notes. Index.