176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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orna Wing discusses the stresses on the autistic child's family, services that are available and the outlook for the future. This revised updated edition explains how an autistic child views his world and how to cope with the difficult behaviour and emotional problems that are expected from him.
Part 1 Description of the children; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 History; Chapter 3 How many children are autistic?; Chapter 4 The behaviour of autistic children; Chapter 5 Theories of causes; Chapter 6 Comparisons with other childhood handicaps and problems; Part 2 Education and management; Chapter 7 What doctors can do; Chapter 8 What teachers can do; Chapter 9 What parents can do; Chapter 10 The autistic child’s family; Chapter 11 Services for autistic children; Chapter 12 The role of parents’ societies; Chapter 13 Outlook for the future;
Biography
Lorna Wing