The Science and Fiction of Autism

Laura Schreibman

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$30.00 • £24.95 • €27.00

ISBN 9780674025691

Publication Date: 09/30/2007

Short

304 pages

5-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches

2 tables

World

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Introduction
1. Critical Evaluation of Issues in Autism
2. Characteristics of Autism
3. Diagnosis and Assessment
4. What Causes Autism?
5. Are There Core Deficits in Autism?
6. Developing Treatments That Work
7. Are Other Treatments Effective?
8. Miracle Cures or Bogus Treatments?
9. Early Intervention, “Recovery,” and “Best” Treatment
10. Educate Autistic Children!
Epilogue
Notes
Index

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