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A strange world [electronic resource] : autism, Asperger's syndrome, and PDD-NOS : a guide for parents, partners, professional carers, and people with ASDs / Martine F. Delfos ; foreword by Tony Attwood.

By: Delfos, Martine F.
Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005General Notes: Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 385-409) and indexes.Description: 1 online resource (416 p.) : ill.ISBN: 184642089X (electronic bk.); 9781846420894 (electronic bk.).Uniform titles: Vreemde wereld. English Subject(s): Autism | Autism in childrenGenre/Form: Electronic books DDC classification: 616.85/882 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge:
Contents:
Cover; A StrangeWorld -- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS: A Guide for Parents, Partners, Professional Carers, and People with ASDs; Contents; Foreword by Tony Attwood; Preface; Part 1: What is it?; 1 Introduction; 2 Predisposition or environment; 3 Differences between men and women; 4 Autistic disorders; 5 The core of the problem; Part 2: What can you do about it?; 6 Before and after diagnosis; 7 Stimulating me-other differentiation and empathy; 8 Social skills; 9 Forming friendships and relationships; 10 Resistance to change; 11 Coping with anxiety and obsession.
Summary: A Strange World is an intriguing and comprehensive guide to autistic spectrum disorders presented from a new scientific perspective. Delfos's biopsychological model provides a strong theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and what problems it can cause. She offers practical advice on how to approach these problems from the various perspectives of autistic children, adolescents and adults, as well as parents and carers of autistic people. Balancing theory and practice, Delfos incorporates the findings of current research, and moves beyond. She addresses issues such as differences between.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 385-409) and indexes.

Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.

Cover; A StrangeWorld -- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS: A Guide for Parents, Partners, Professional Carers, and People with ASDs; Contents; Foreword by Tony Attwood; Preface; Part 1: What is it?; 1 Introduction; 2 Predisposition or environment; 3 Differences between men and women; 4 Autistic disorders; 5 The core of the problem; Part 2: What can you do about it?; 6 Before and after diagnosis; 7 Stimulating me-other differentiation and empathy; 8 Social skills; 9 Forming friendships and relationships; 10 Resistance to change; 11 Coping with anxiety and obsession.

A Strange World is an intriguing and comprehensive guide to autistic spectrum disorders presented from a new scientific perspective. Delfos's biopsychological model provides a strong theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and what problems it can cause. She offers practical advice on how to approach these problems from the various perspectives of autistic children, adolescents and adults, as well as parents and carers of autistic people. Balancing theory and practice, Delfos incorporates the findings of current research, and moves beyond. She addresses issues such as differences between.

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