Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism? (Current Issues in Autism)
Eric Schopler
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Hardcover. The precise relationship between high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome is a subject of debate. This title provides a general overview of the disorder and diverse opinions on diagnosis and assessment, neuropsychological issues, treatment, and related conditions. It is of interest to clinicians, teachers, researchers, and parents. Editor(s): Schopler, Eric; Mesibov, Gary B.; Kunce, Linda J. (Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, USA). Series: Current Issues in Autism. Num Pages: 409 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 35. Weight in Grams: 766.
The precise relationship between high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome is still a subject of debate. This volume provides a general overview of the disorder and present diverse opinions on diagnosis and assessment, neuropsychological issues, treatment, and related conditions. A special section features personal essays by individuals diagnosed with autism or Asperger Syndrome. The result is a comprehensive and useful survey of the current state of the field that will be of great interest to clinicians, teachers, researchers, and parents.
The precise relationship between high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome is still a subject of debate. This volume provides a general overview of the disorder and present diverse opinions on diagnosis and assessment, neuropsychological issues, treatment, and related conditions. A special section features personal essays by individuals diagnosed with autism or Asperger Syndrome. The result is a comprehensive and useful survey of the current state of the field that will be of great interest to clinicians, teachers, researchers, and parents.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer
Number of pages
427
Condition
New
Series
Current Issues in Autism
Number of Pages
409
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306457463
SKU
V9780306457463
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Reviews for Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism? (Current Issues in Autism)
".....clearly written discussions of diagnosis, phenomenology, and interventions in autistic spectrum disorders..........Fascinating accounts of HFA and AS give some access to the unusual subjective worlds of people affected by these disorders." (A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health, (March 1999) "This is a book that should be in medical libraries, and on the shelves of many ... Read more