History of Autism - Conversation with the Pioneers

This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day§ Features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers to provide an unprecedented insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to it§ Presents carefully chosen case studies and the latest findings in the field§ Includes evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrations§ Interviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to a more profound understanding of this enigmatic condition.This is the first full-scale work to explore the history of autism. Meticulously researched, fully referenced and indexed but also extremely readable, the book will discuss the changes in perception and approaches to the condition. By examining enlightening case studies and including information gained from interviews with many of the leading professionals in the field and key surviving researchers and practitioners from the mid-20th century, this book will shed invaluable new light on the evolution of concepts of autism.This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day. Through in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers working in the field, A History of Autism provides an unprecedented insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to its treatment.§§Meticulously researched, this book draws upon evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrations, as well as the latest findings and carefully chosen case studies. In addition, interviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to a more profound understanding of this enigmatic condition.