Reweaving the autistic tapestry : autism, Asperger's syndrome, and ADHD / Lisa Blakemore-Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blakemore-Brown, Lisa, 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome--Case studies.

Asperger's syndrome.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Case studies.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Autism--Case studies.

Autism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (351 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Blakemore-Brown uses the metaphor of the 'tapestry' to explain more clearly the interwoven nature of ASDs and ADHD. This book demonstrates how a deeper understanding of human development can lead to more appropriate early intervention and treatment plans for children with complex symptoms, helping them to lead more fulfilling lives.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1. The warp and the weft

Chapter 2. Brief Cross-Atlantic history of two spectrum disorders

Chapter 3. Causes, triggers and the interweave

Chapter 4. Definitions, descriptions and disorders

Chapter 5. The threads of social engagement

Chapter 6. Failing systems

Chapter 7. Tangled tapestries

Chapter 8. Creating the tapestry

Chapter 9. Interventions

Appendix 1: Diagnostic Criteria

Appendix 2: Resources

References

Index

Subject Index

Name Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-344) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-84642-300-7

0-585-48027-3

OCLC:

567905505