Concepts of normality : the autistic and typical spectrum / Wendy Lawson ; foreword by Lucy Clark.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lawson, Wenn, 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism--Social aspects.

Autism.

Individuality.

Conformity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Lawson outlines the theory behind the thinking and beliefs of Western society that have led to the building of a culture that fails to be inclusive. She describes what a wider concept of 'normal' means and how to access it, whether it's in social interaction, friendships, feelings, thoughts and desires or various other aspects of 'normality'

Contents:

FRONT COVER; Concepts of Normality; The Autistic and Typical Spectrum; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Foreword; Introduction; 1. Developing Images and Concepts of Normality; 2. Developing Concepts of the Autistic and Typical Spectrums; 3. The Individual, Family and Society; More on How Ideas of Normality Have Changed; 4. Difference, Normality and the Art of Conversation; 5. Knowing Our Minds, Knowing Our Rights; 6. Autism, Sexuality and Normal; 7. Whose Normal Is It Anyway?; 8. Inclusion and Understanding; 9. The Mismeasure of Autism The Basis for Current Autism 'Advocacy'

10. Changing the Status QuoAppendix 1: Normal Emotions; Appendix 2: Hopes and Dreams; References; Useful Resources; Subject Index; Author Index; BACK COVER

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786611782573

9781281782571

1281782572

9781846428296

1846428297

OCLC:

437234329