Autism: The Facts (Oxford Medical Publications) (Paperback)

by Simon Baron-Cohen (Author), Patrick Bolton (Author) "Autism is a condition that affects some children from either birth of infancy, and leaves them unable to form normal social relationships, or to develop..." (more)
Key Phrases: children with autism, adults with autism, people with autism, National Autistic Society, Leo Kanner, New York (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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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

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"Fills an important gap by providing a complete and scientifically-based acocunt of autism that is accessible to parents and the general public." --Journal of Pediatric Psychology

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 8, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192623273
• ISBN-13: 978-0192623270
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #835,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo for the authors, not for the publisher, October 7, 2002

By A Customer

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.