The science and fiction of autism / Laura Schreibman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schreibman, Laura Ellen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism.

Autism--Etiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 p. ) ill.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass : Harvard University Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Drawing from her long clinical experience, Laura Schreibman argues that autism is an entirely biological disorder, however complex its neurological origins. She dismisses theories that it is caused by 'refrigerator mothers' or the MMR vaccine, as well as simplistic claims that it can be cured.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Acknowledgments

Contents

Introduction

1. Critical Evaluation of Issues in Autism

2. Characteristics of Autism

3. Diagnosis and Assessment

4. What Causes Autism?

5. Are There Core Deficits in Autism?

6. Developing Treatments That Work

7. Are Other Treatments Effective?

8. Miracle Cures or Bogus Treatments?

9. Early Intervention, “Recovery,” and “Best” Treatment

10. Educate Autistic Children!

Epilogue

Notes

Index

Notes:

Originally published: 2005.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-287) and index.

ISBN:

0-674-26711-7

0-674-04329-4

OCLC:

1301548535