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by Lorna Wing (Author)
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'A basic text for all professionals working in the field as well as for parents.' - Judith Gould, The Centre for Social and Communication Disorders


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Over 500,000 people of all ages in the UK have disorders in the autistic spectrum. About one-third also have varying degrees of learning difficulty. All of them have impairment of social interaction, communication and imagination - to them the world appears a bewildering and sometimes frightening place. This guide explains how people with autism experience the world and why they need an organized, structured environment. Ways of improving communication, developing abilities and enlarging social interaction are described, and advice is given on coping with stresses within the family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Autistic Spectrum, 23 April 2003
By David M. Lockley (Coventry, West Midlands United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Too negative, 17 Aug 2008
By Rufus's mum (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews
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.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't read this book first..., 23 Jul 2003
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Informative book for the establishment view of autism and the current educational context, but despite the authority of the author, the book comes over as overly negative and seems to downplay the progress possible with intensive early intervention, and issues like dietary intervention. A book which might dishearten parents of newly diagnosed children, who would otherwise have made a go of it...
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 2 months ago by Mrs. B. J. Gorga

5.0 out of 5 stars What a downer.
This book is permated by the attitude of the NHS, paints a very black picture (in my very humble opinion more so than is necessary), don't buy it ESPECIALLY if you're in stage of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jays Mum

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative.
This book was a god send to me in those dark days of my sons early years. My son was 2 when i started reading this book and it felt as though i was reading about my own son in... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by Tamara L. Davenport

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative
This is the third book i have read since my daughter was recently diagnosed. Out of all three i found this one to be the best. Read more
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