Addressing the full spectrum of theoretical output associated with autism and Asperger syndrome, this is the complete guide to autism theory – spanning from mainstream and alternative, through to non-autism specific theories that might be applied to autism.
Previous study on autism has made significant inroads into the individual branches of autism theory, however, no text has brought together the complete range of theories in an accessible textbook for students and academics. The author argues that a more obvious application of theory to autism intervention would be beneficial to practitioners. With access to the complete range of available autism and Asperger syndrome theory, from development theories to learning style theories, the academics and students working towards the practical application of theory to intervention will have all the necessary information at their disposal. The book is based on a series of autism theory lectures delivered for the NAS and Sheffield Hallam University.
Table des matières
1. Is autism theory really necessary?. 2. Behavioural theory: No longer about rats and monkeys. 3. Developmental theory: From three mountains to two dolls. 4. Learning style theory: A theory for every hour of the day. 5. The three big ideas of cognitive autism theory. 6. Other voices on cognitive autism theory. 7. The weak central coherence of autism theory. 8. Autism theory and practice: Ideology, Faddism, Politics and Marketing. 9. What has 70 years of autism theory taught us?
A propos de l’auteur
Nick Chown is an independent autism researcher and trainer who also acts as advocate and mentor for various autistic adults. He is an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and tutored for a number of years on the Sheffield Hallam/National Autistic Society Post Graduate Certificate in Autism and Asperger Syndrome course. He lives near Barcelona.
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