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This guide explains how someone with autism experiences the world, and the reasons for their disturbed behaviour and resistance to change. It also describes how to improve communication skills and enlarge social experience.
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This book is a basic introduction to the field of autistic spectrum disorders. It is primarily aimed at parents who have learnt that their son or daughter has an autistic condition but it would also be useful for professional workers who are beginning to work in this area. I hope that some people who know, or suspect, that they may have an autistic spectrum disorder would find it helpful.
The first part of the book describes in some detail the development from infancy and the pattern of skills and behaviour that can be seen in autistic disorders. Although there are many variations, autistic spectrum disorders have in common problems affecting socal interaction, communication and the develoment of imagination, associated with a narrow and repetitive pattern of interests and activities. I have described in some detail the many different forms that these problems can take. In the second part of the book, I have suggested ways of helping children and adults with autistic spectrum disorders cope with everyday life.
Being both a parent of a grown-up daughter with typical autism and a professional working in the field, I feel I have the advantage of seeing both points of view. I have tried to write in plain English without jargon and to tell it like it is. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The first half of this book is very interesting and tells you a lot about what to expect from an autistic child (I read it because my son has symptoms of autism). Unfortunately the book goes on to predict a depressing future for autistic adults which really got me down, and for this reason I recommend you don't read it as a first guide to autism.
There are plenty of more positive, practical books which explain autism and also give you ways to coax your child out of his autistic world and set him on a path to a more 'regular' life (eg 'Playing laughing and learning with children on the autism spectrum'). Read such books as these alongside Lorna Wing's and her book will be less depressing.
There are plenty of more positive, practical books which explain autism and also give you ways to coax your child out of his autistic world and set him on a path to a more 'regular' life (eg 'Playing laughing and learning with children on the autism spectrum'). Read such books as these alongside Lorna Wing's and her book will be less depressing.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you haven't read much about autism, this is the best possible place to start; if you've read lots about autism, you'll still find new information and insights in here. Lorna Wing is a renowned researcher who is also the mother of an autistic daughter herself, and she combines the two perspectives to provide a positive and reassuring guide to understanding autism and coping with it on a day-to-day basis.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We have learnt more, through reading this book, than we have from any other source of information relating to autism. The most important aspect of this book is allowing others an insight into the condition wihtout creating fear and most importantly it allowed us to realise, we are not alone.
Excellently written, easy reading and a thoroughly educational insight into autism.
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the autistic spectrum
this book has been helpful for me as my 10 year old son has now been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Published 2 months ago by jo
A really helpful book
I am in the middle of my BA (Hons) and as I already work with SEN children I am trying to focus on different areas which will help me understand and help the children I work with. Read more
Published 3 months ago by James Lester
A must read for all involved with autism
This book covers advice for parents and teachers involved with people who have autism. The chapters make it easy to find the section you are interested in, but I read the whole... Read more
Published 8 months ago by jenny H
Recommended read
Easy understandable read full of information, highly recommended for anyone new to autism, a lot of facts and examples of how to overcome problems
Published 8 months ago by mr g shirley
its the best
This beeok is full of great information and advive. It was a great help for writing my essay on ASD.
Published 14 months ago by K. Upton
The Autistic Spectrum
Easy to read, clear and concise. A great for parents and for professionals. It does what it says on the cover!
Published 14 months ago by Terri
EXCELLENT
As far as I am concerned this is the best book on the subject of Autism, ( and I have read quite a few books ) Its very easy to read and packed with vital information on this often... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Andy
Good resources for A'level health care students
I needed good resources for my A level Project in Health and Social Care and this book was one of them. It was very informative and easy to understand. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. S. Sterrow
A must have
For any parent or person who needs to know more about the Autistic spectrum, this is the book you really must buy, it is no nonsense, no jargon, written in plain english by someone... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Sleepless
invaluable
this book is invaluable, it covers alot of areas. It opens your eyes and will be an invaluable addition to my coleection of autistic books.
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Mrs. B. J. Gorga
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