Autism: The Facts (Oxford Medical Publications) [Hardcover]

Simon Baron-Cohen (Author), Patrick Bolton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192623281 | ISBN-13: 978-0192623287 | Publication Date: March 25, 1993

Coping with a diagnosis of autism can be a troubling and confusing experience for parents. Ignorance of this bewildering disorder can provoke difficult decision-making for parents and physicians alike. What causes autism? What happens to children with autism when they grow up? Does autism run in families? What kind of educational setting is best? In this accessible, comprehensive book, the authors have discovered the questions on the minds of parents and professionals, and have attempted to answer them. Autism is a puzzling disorder. It begins in early childhood, and disrupts many aspects of development, leaving the child unable to form social relationships or communicate in the usual way. This fascinating book explains in a clear, straightforward manner what is known about the condition. Helpful appendices identify organizations and resource providers concerned with autism. Written first and foremost as a guide for parents, but required reading for interested professionals, it covers the recognition and diagnosis of autism, its biological and physiological causes, and the various treatments and educational techniques available. It presents the facts, allowing the reader to take an informed position about children with autism. Autism: The Facts sensitively and straightforwardly answers many of the difficult questions and concerns regarding this perplexing, and often hard-to-manage disorder. In addition to serving as a practical sourcebook for parents, it will be a useful and informative reference for physicians, therapists, social workers, and students of psychology, psychiatry, and special education.

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'This book provides realistic practical insight and understanding ... Much of the information which may take parents many years to assemble is simply explained in a readable manner ... it will provide parents with the information ... to make informed decisions in relation to the problematic behaviour that tends to be exhibited by autistic individuals ... the book can provide valuable backup when dealing with officialdom in relation to education and the general welfare of all concerned.' J.W. and V.F. van Dok, ACPP Review and Newsletter, Volume 16, number 2, March 1994

'The authors' stated aim was to provide a readable version of scientific facts about autism, and they have accomplished this goal well. Because the scope of information covered in this book is broad, it provides an excellent general introduction to issues related to autism ... this book should be considered a valuable resource, especially for parents of newly diagnosed children ... fills an important gap by providing a complete and scientifically based account of autism that is accessible to parents and the general public.' Kerry Hogan and Wendy Stone, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 19, No. 4, 1994

`easy to understand and read ... It is a valuable resource for parents of newly diagnosed chidren, their relatives and others dealing with their child ... when we next have a student in the clinic this will be on their book list as an introduction to the topic, and hopefully as a stimulus to further reading.' Canadian Academy of Child Psychiatry Review, Vol. 6, No. 3, Aug 1997 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Simon Baron-Cohen is at University of London. Patrick Bolton is at University of London. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192623281
• ISBN-13: 978-0192623287
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,423,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo for the authors, not for the publisher, October 6, 2002

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This review is from: Autism: The Facts (Oxford Medical Publications) (Paperback)

An excellent and straightforward primer on the hows and whys of autism, written by two of the leading autism researchers. If you're new to the subject, then this overview is a good way to get up to speed.

I do have one complaint: [$] for a 113 page paperback is extortionate, plain and simple -- especially when it's largely being charged to the parents of disabled children. As a writer myself, I know that this is not the author's fault... it's the publisher. OUP, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Next edition, do the decent thing and drop it down to $...

Still, don't let this complaint put you off. If you have a family member or acquaintance who has recently been diagnosed with autism, don't hesitate: just buy it.