High-Functioning Individuals with Autism

by Eric Schopler (Editor), Gary B. Mesibov (Editor)

Overview

Designed to advance understanding of the unique needs of high-functioning individuals with autism, this volume details the latest diagnostic and treatment approaches and analyzes the current conceptions of the neurological processes involved in autism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306440649
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	04/30/1992
Series:	Current Issues in Autism
Edition description:	1992
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Overview.- to High-Functioning Individuals with Autism.- Diagnostic Issues in High-Functioning Autism.- Neuropsychological Studies of High-Level Autism.- Neurological Localization in Autism.- A Parent’s View of More Able People with Autism.- An Inside View of Autism.- Social Issues.- Manifestations of Social Problems in High-Functioning Autistic People.- Treatment Issues with High-Functioning Adolescents and Adults with Autism.- Social Perception in High-Level Autism.- Educational Issues.- Outcome and Follow-Up Studies of High-Functioning Autistic Individuals.- A Comparison of Language Issues in High-Functioning Autism and Related Disorders with Onset in Childhood and Adolescence.- Vocational Possibilities for High-Functioning Adults with Autism.- Parental Issues and Personal Accounts.- Parent Essays.- Personal Essays.

Editorial Reviews

Chapters covering diagnostic issues, neuropsychological studies, and neurological localization are accompanied by discussion of parents' points of view and social and educational issues, as well as personal accounts written by autistic people and parents. An important source of information for all involved directly with autism, and an eye- opener for lay or professional readers with interests on the periphery. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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