Autistic Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0876300522 ISBN 13: 9780876300527

Synopsis

First published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Although the underlying causes of early childhood autism are still unknown, recent years have seen much progress made in developing ways of helping autistic children to learn and practice social skills.

Now this invaluable guide for parents, educators and physicians shows how an autistic child views his fantasy world and explains his difficulties in perceiving and understanding events around him. Dr. Wing reviews the behavioral and emotional problems which must be expected, and how these may be handled.

Dr. Wing also discusses the particular stresses on the autistic child's family, services that can help, the role of parents' organizations, and the outlook for the future.

The basic aim of this book is the careful progressive development of the autistic child toward integration in society through individual growth.

About the Author

Lorna Wing is a psychiatric consultant for the National Autistic Society, and has an autistic daughter.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876300522
• ISBN 13: 9780876300527
• Binding: Hardcover