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Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A View from the Bridge
Inspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups' different (and often conflicting) perspectives.
ToM is the ability to imagine and make judgements about what others feel and think; its absence in autistic individuals is called 'mindblindness'. This book addresses the 'mindblindness' of people united in their interest in autism but divided by their different angles and perspectives. Divided into four parts, the book first defines autism, then the views of the three main groups working with it - autistic individuals, parents and professionals - under the headings of classifications, diagnosis, causes, development, theories and treatment. By comparing and reconciling the different perspectives in this way, the book helps each group to understand and predict each other's responses and behaviours.
This enlightening and innovative book offers a unique way of 'stepping in each other's shoes' and is a valuable resource for all people living or working with autism.
ToM is the ability to imagine and make judgements about what others feel and think; its absence in autistic individuals is called 'mindblindness'. This book addresses the 'mindblindness' of people united in their interest in autism but divided by their different angles and perspectives. Divided into four parts, the book first defines autism, then the views of the three main groups working with it - autistic individuals, parents and professionals - under the headings of classifications, diagnosis, causes, development, theories and treatment. By comparing and reconciling the different perspectives in this way, the book helps each group to understand and predict each other's responses and behaviours.
This enlightening and innovative book offers a unique way of 'stepping in each other's shoes' and is a valuable resource for all people living or working with autism.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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January 9, 2020
I am reading this book, I noticed there are no reviews yet. This book was published in 2005. I find it concerning that the author stated that "the jury is still out" on whether the MMR vaccine is causing autism. By this time the fake science had already been proved and the self interest of the inventor of this nonsense exposed.
I have revisited this book. The author seemed to have done an extensive search on the subject, and collated all the articles and publications that she deemed applicable in this book. She does not have an opinion or experience or any insight. She has just save time for those who want to do their own research into the subject.
Perhaps this is her research homework for a thesis?
I have revisited this book. The author seemed to have done an extensive search on the subject, and collated all the articles and publications that she deemed applicable in this book. She does not have an opinion or experience or any insight. She has just save time for those who want to do their own research into the subject.
Perhaps this is her research homework for a thesis?
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