Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory [Paperback]

Francesca Happe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1994 | ISBN-10: 1857282302 | ISBN-13: 978-1857282306 | Edition: 1

This title is intended for advanced undergraduate and masters level students in psychology; professional clinical, developmental and educational psychologists; general practitioners and others with a special interest in children; careworkers; and parents of autistic children.

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Happé's book is a clear and concise guide to the current research. She picks her way carefully through the minefield of controversies to point out a middle ground where she believes consensus might lie. The book will be invaluable for students, but also useful for others interested in this field and who, like her, 'find themselves captivated and mesmerised by the enigma of autism.'
--Sanjida O'Connell (New Scientist )

Happé's informative, well-written, and highly readable book provides the reader with current research and thinking in the area of autism. It is organized around three levels of explanation--biological, behavioral, and cognitive--and attempts to explain the deficits that occur in each of these domains...Many interesting topics are explored, such as Asperger's Syndrome and other related clinical entities; epidemiology; autistic children with special talents; and the concept of partial autism. Further references are given for those who want to explore any of the topics in depth. A well-documented book with more than 300 references, reflecting the latest literature.
--P. Barker (Choice )

Happé is a skilled writer...[Her] book is lucid, accurate, and thoughtful on a topic of enormous interest.
--Alan M. Leslie, Rutgers University Center for Cognitive Science

Happé's Autism not only conveys the intellectual excitement of a pioneer worker in this field, but gives a critical, scholarly, and balanced account of the whole subject.
--Oliver Sacks --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Happé is a skilled writer...[Her] book is lucid, accurate, and thoughtful on a topic of enormous interest. (Alan M. Leslie, Rutgers University Center for Cognitive Science ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Psychology Press; 1 edition (June 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857282302
• ISBN-13: 978-1857282306
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,628,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A small gem, March 19, 1998

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This review is from: Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory (Hardcover)

A clear and concise summary of recent psychological theorizing about autism which will be equally useful to students of psychology and to parents or teachers dealing with a child or adult with autism.