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9780674019317

The Science And Fiction Of Autism

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  • ISBN13:

    9780674019317

  • ISBN10:

    0674019318

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2005-11-01
  • Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr
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Summary

In The Science and Fiction of Autism, one of the country's leading experts in behavioral treatments approaches autism through the context of its controversies, showing where extraordinary and unfounded claims have falsely raised hopes, stirred fears, and ruined lives.

Author Biography

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

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(5)
Critical Evaluation of Issues in Autism
6(20)
Characteristics of Autism
26(23)
Diagnosis and Assessment
49(26)
What Causes Autism?
75(34)
Are There Core Deficits in Autism?
109(23)
Developing Treatments That Work
132(37)
Are Other Treatments Effective?
169(33)
Miracle Cures or Bogus Treatments?
202(26)
Early Intervention, ``Recovery,'' and ``Best'' Treatment
228(25)
Educate Autistic Children!
253(14)
Epilogue 267(2)
Notes 269(20)
Index 289

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