Learning and Cognition in Autism » (New Edition)

Schopler, Eric (Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill); Mesibov, Gary B. (Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

The contributors represent the specialties of neuropsychology, special education, and psychiatry. Most come from U.S. academic institutions. A few are from the U.K., and one is from Israel. Institutions prominently represented indclude UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Univ of Connecticut, and UCSD.

This first-of-its-kind volume describes the cognitive and educational characteristics of people with autism. Leading experts in the field contribute papers to this book, explaining intervention techniques and strategies. Of special interest is a chapter by a successful high-functioning woman with autism who discusses special learning problems and unique learning strengths that characterize her development and offers specific suggestions for working with people like herself. Parents, researchers, professionals, and clinicians interested in educating people with autism will appreciate this volume.

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An introduction to cognitive approaches to understanding and working with people with autism. Covers cognitive and social deficits and intervention strategies, verbal and nonverbal cognitive processes, motivating communication in autistic children, assessment and interpretation, social cognition, the TEACCH system, and educational strategies. Includes a subjective discussion of autistic thinking. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)