The Science and Fiction of Autism

Laura Schreibman

ISBN 10: 0674019318 / ISBN 13: 9780674019317

Published by Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts & London, 2005

About this Item

Down to earth study which approaches autism through its controversies, falsely raised hopes, fears and ruined lives, arguing that the disorder is entirely biological in nature. 293pp with index. Dark blue cloth over grey boards, gilt lettering to spine. Near fin copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has minimal edge and surface wear, otherwise very good. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 012603

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science and Fiction of Autism
• Publisher: Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts & London
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674019318
• ISBN 13: 9780674019317
• Binding: Quarter Bound Dark Blue Cloth
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

About this title

Synopsis

Autism is a complex and incurable constellation of bizarre behaviours, impaired cognition, limited language and most distressingly, a lack of responsiveness to other people, and it has been the centre of impassioned debates for decades. What is it? What causes it? How can it be treated? In The Science and Fiction of Autism, one of the country's leading experts in behavioural treatments approaches autism through the context of its controversies, showing where extraordinary and unfounded claims have falsely raised hopes, stirred fears and ruined lives. Arguing that autism is an entirely biological disorder, however complex its neurological origins, Laura Schreibman lays waste to the beliefs that it is caused by 'refrigerator mothers' or the MMR vaccine, as well as to the simplistic claims that it can be cured by a variety of unsubstantiated treatments. Drawing from her own long clinical experience with autistic children and their parents, Schreibman arms her readers - students, educators, psychologists and parents alike - with information and arguments to deal with the onslaught of good, bad, deficient, and irrelevant ideas about autism.

About the Author

Laura Schreibman is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of the Autism Research Program at the University of California at San Diego.