Thomas L Whitman

The Development of Autism

A Self-Regulatory Perspective

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Produktbeschreibung

Tom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how these develop over time. This theory is reconciled and integrated with contemporary theories of autism, including the social, cognitive, linguistic, sensorimotor and biological perspectives.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 319
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 161mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 490g
• ISBN-13: 9781843107354
• ISBN-10: 184310735X
• Artikelnr.: 22355658

Autorenporträt

Thomas L. Whitman is a Professor of Psychology at The University of Notre Dame, USA and Co-director of the Graduate Research Training Program in Mental Retardation. He is the author of over 90 empirical articles, chapters and books. His research and teaching has focused on children at risk for developmental problems, with a special interest in studying children who demonstrate significant resiliency in the face of risk. His most recent books include Interwoven lives: Adolescent mothers and their children (2001) and Lifespan perspectives on health and illness (1999). For the past 10 years he has worked with families, helping them establish educational programs for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. 1. History
Definition and Assessment. 2. Autism and its Characteristics. 3. Theories of Autism
with Kathleen J. Kolberg. 4. Toward a Developmental Theory of Autism. 5. Educational and Biomedical Interventions
with Kathleen J. Kolberg. 6. Family Stress and Coping
with Julie Lounds. 7. Recommendations to Parents
Therapists/Educators
Researchers and Social Policy Makers. References. Index.