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Autism – The Search for Coherence
Author(s): John Richer (Editor), Sheila Coates (Editor), Auriel Warwick (Contributor), Michele Zappella (Contributor), Marian Sigman (Contributor), Dave Sherratt (Contributor), Keiko Notomi (Contributor), Susan Reid (Contributor), Sibylle Janert (Contributor), Ryuji KOBAYASHI (Contributor), Sophia Mavropoulou (Contributor), Anthony Lee (Contributor), Edward M Danczak (Contributor), Marc Fleisher (Contributor), Anne Alvarez (Contributor), Olga Bogdashina (Contributor)
- Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Publication Date: April 10, 2001
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 532 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781853028885
- ISBN-13: 9781853028885
Book Description
Autism – The Search for Coherence takes a multidisciplinary approach to autism, its causes and treatments, bringing together contributors from different fields – psychology, medicine, education, biology – from around the world. The very latest scientific and clinical research is presented and discussed by experts, and questions such as the structure of thought and the nature of autism are analysed. Parents and teachers describe practical strategies which have proved successful and give their views of the treatments currently available.
Autism – The Search for Coherence shares the knowledge accumulated by all fields studying autism to provide a greater coherence to our understanding of it. It is a significant contribution to the literature, and will be welcomed by all those working with autistic people.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Bringing together scientific, therapist, teacher, and first person accounts, this book helps to lead the reader to a re-evaluation of beliefs about autism and to consider the range of perspectives in forming their own personal coherence. This process would be of value to a researcher designing a study and to any person directly involved in the care of those with autism. Finally, this book may also be of interest to new students wishing to gain a broad, current view of the area and to parents of children with autism. — International Journal of Disability, Development and Education
This is an easy to read book which accumulates the knowledge and expertise of many professionals as well as personal experience. The book gives a good overview of the field of Autism and how extensive it is. It presents opinions and views of experts and professionals as well as some of the most recent research in the area. The book covers the medical, psychological, educational and biological aspects of Autism and helps us to understand the disorder from each of these perspectives. The most enjoyable and touching aspect of the book is the final section, Personal Stories. It brings to light the determination and hopes that families have. — Speach
About the Author
Professor Olga Bogdashina, MA, PhD, DEd, CO-founder of and Programme Leader (Autism courses) at the International Autism Institute, KSPU and co-founder of the International Consortium of Autism Institutes.
She has worked extensively in the field of autism as a teacher, lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual, cognitive and communication problems. She is a Visiting Professor in Autism Studies at universities around the world, develops university (Autism Study) courses and training programmes for professionals and parents, presents at national and international autism conferences and is an autism consultant for services for children and adults.
Olga has an adult son with autism and lives in Yorkshire, UK.
