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The passionate mind : how people with autism learn / Wendy Lawson ; foreword by Rita Jordan ; illustrated by Lisa Simone.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Lawson, Wenn, 1952-
Contributor:
Jordan, Rita.
Simone, Lisa.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Autism.
Cognitive styles.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (226 p.)
Place of Publication:
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Lawson lays out her theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism. Whereas neurotypical people easily shift their attention from one interest to another, those on the autism spectrum tend to focus on a single theme. When this learning style is understood individuals on the autism spectrum can achieve their full potential.
Contents:
What is autism?
The autism spectrum (AS) : where we are to date
Consideration of cognitive theories of autism spectrum
Cognitive theory : theory of mind (ToM)
Cognitive theory : executive functioning (EF) and autism spectrum
Cognitive theory : weak central coherence (WCC) and autism spectrum
Cognitive theory : enhanced perceptual functioning and autism (EPF)
The cognitive theory of single attention and associated cognition in autism (SAACA)
Relavency of SAACA.
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:
1-283-90521-3
0-85700-313-5
OCLC:
711747299

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