Kurzbeschreibung This book is the first to fully explore the history of autism. Through in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers working in the field, A History of Autism provides an unprecedented insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to its treatment. Meticulously researched, this book draws upon evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrations, as well as the latest findings and carefully chosen case studies. Interviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to understanding this enigmatic condition.
Aus dem Inhalt Acknowledgments ix
Foreword by Dame Stephanie Shirley xv
Introduction 1
1 The Two Great Pioneers 9
2 The 1950s: The Seeds of Understanding 37
3 Blaming the Parents 54
4 The 1960s: The Parents Fight Back 76
5 The Two Teaching Pioneers 117
6 The 1970s: Major Steps Forward 139
7 Definition, Diagnosis, and Assessment: The History of the Tool 165
