Autism, new directions in research and education /

Autism: New Directions in Research and Education presents the results of research on autism and the experiences of the families of autistic children, as well as the trials and tribulations of a psychologist working with an autistic child. The successes and failures of educational programs are discus...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Webster, Christopher D., 1936-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Pergamon Press, 1980.
Series:Pergamon general psychology series ; volume 87.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Autism: New Directions in Research and Education presents the results of research on autism and the experiences of the families of autistic children, as well as the trials and tribulations of a psychologist working with an autistic child. The successes and failures of educational programs are discussed, followed by a detailed and helpful account on the value and limitations of a method of teaching language through simultaneous use of signs and speech. This monograph consists of 25 chapters and opens with an overview of the various behaviors likely to be exhibited by autistic persons, along wit.
Item Description:Includes indexes.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 282 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-269).
ISBN:9781483153384
148315338X