Autism Spectrum Disorder: All That Matters

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Autism Spectrum Disorder: All That Matters
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lorna Selfe
SeriesAll That Matters
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 177,Width 128
ISBN/Barcode 9781444192971
ClassificationsDewey:616.85882
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher John Murray Press
Imprint John Murray Learning
Publication Date 27 December 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Is there such a thing as 'autism'? Psychologist Lorna Selfe explains that research over recent years has shown that there is no single condition that can be labelled autism. Instead there are a variety of autistic spectrum disorders. The causes of these, or the reasons for their apparently increasing prevalence in some parts of the world but not others, remain the subject of intensive research and debate. Dr Selfe strips away the many myths around autism, focusing instead on what we really know about its varieties, causes and treatments. THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM is the ideal introduction to autistic spectrum disorders for psychology students and health practitioners, as well as the parents, carers and friends of people with autism.

Author Biography

Dr Lorna Selfe is a Chartered Psychologist who has over twenty years experience of helping people with autistic spectrum disorders. She has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Nottingham, and is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She has written widely on autistic spectrum disorders, and her expertise is regularly called upon by courts, adoption panels, and local authorities.