Synopses & Reviews
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.
Table of Contents
Overview: Introduction to High-Functioning Individuals with Autism;
G.B. Mesibov, E. Schopler. Diagnostic Issues in High-Functioning Autism;
L.K. Tsai. Neuropsychological Studies of High-Level Autism;
J.M. Rumsey. Neurological Localization in Autism;
N.J. Minshew. A Parent's View of More Able People with Autism;
S. Moreno. An Inside View of Autism;
T. Grandin. Social Issues: Manifestations of Social Problems in High-Functioning Autistic People;
L. Wing. Treatment Issues with High-Functioning Adolescents and Adults with Autism;
G.B. Mesibov. Social Perception in High-Level Autism;
R.P. Hobson. Educational Issues: Outcome and Follow-Up Studies of High-Functioning Autistic Individuals;
C. Lord, A. Venter. Parental Issues and Personal Accounts: Parent Essays;
R.C. Sullivan, et al. 3 additional articles. Index.