Understanding the nature of autism and Asperger's disorder forty years of clinical practice and pioneering research

This book is an accessible introduction for professionals, families and individuals with autism. Prof. Ritvo traces the historical development of understanding about autism and Asperger's Disorder, from the centuries of misdiagnoses and the first recognition of the characteristics of the disord...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Ritvo, Edward, 1930- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley 2006.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:This book is an accessible introduction for professionals, families and individuals with autism. Prof. Ritvo traces the historical development of understanding about autism and Asperger's Disorder, from the centuries of misdiagnoses and the first recognition of the characteristics of the disorders to his own highly-regarded methods for diagnosis.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (176 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 167) and index.
ISBN:9781280568343
9786610568345
9781846424533