Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Reference Handbook

by Raphael Bernier, Jennifer Gerdts

This handbook provides an overview of the current scientific understanding of autism spectrum disorders, as well as a cultural and historical perspective on the controversies that plague the field.

"Autism" describes a complex developmental disability that interferes with social interaction and communication. Symptoms of autism are generally recognizable when children are under the age of three. Until the 1990s, rates for autism were generally estimated at 1 in 2500. In 2010, however, the estimate is now 1 in 110 children. Is the incidence of autism increasing, or has there simply been a shift in how often this disability is diagnosed as the problem?

This text provides a comprehensive explanation of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Autism Spectrum A Reference Handbook educates readers about ASD without relying on confusing medical jargon, highlighting current understanding of etiology, neuroscience, and intervention. It also discusses the historical and cultural influences of ASD and explores the controversial aspects of autism.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

352 pages, Hardcover

First published July 20, 2010

Reviews

[Katelyn Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was truly facinating!! It is chock full of imperically reviewed studies and indepth analyses of the spectrum of autism, in relation to the early onset signs, theories for causal, [theoretical] treatments (meaning, there are none!), its relation among cultures, the significance, and futher topics. All in all, it was a fantastic book, and i'd recommend it to anyone who has a best friend they would love to understand, or a child with the gift.
Autistics are people, it is not a disorder, they require different methods of teaching and interaction. Remember this <3

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful overview of autism, including its history, controversies regarding cause and treatment, and where the scientific consensus is.