The Fabric of Autism: Weaving the Threads Into a Cogent TheoryInfused with rare insights into the impetus behind autistic behaviors, The Fabric of Autism weaves the various threads of autism into a "makes-sense" theory, hard won through personal experience and decades of study. From neuroscientific research, explanations of developmental processes and clinical outcomes emerge the probable causes of autism. Both a significant clinical work and a moving memoir that illuminates the humanity hidden beneath the bewildering facade of autism. Theholistic approach presented here gives hope to parents, relatives and professionals working with those affected by autism. |
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User Review - juniperSun - LibraryThingOne of the better books about how to help a child with autism. It was written about 20 years ago but I haven't found anything else comparable. Her main premise is that stress overwhelms the person ... Read full review
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User Review - ThePinesLibrary - LibraryThingThis book aims to look into the impetus behind autistic behaviours and weave the various threads of autism into a "makes sense" theory, hard won through personal experience and decades of study. The ... Read full review
Contents
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The smell of danger | 36 |
Secure with our place in space | 50 |
Readiness to respond | 59 |
Interpreting the meaning | 70 |
Cracking the code | 81 |
The essential peace | 148 |
Within and without | 162 |
Conclusion | 166 |
Final thoughts | 171 |
Appendices | 173 |
Gentle Enhancement | 175 |
An Activity Sampler For Autism Spetrum Disorders | 177 |
Detoxification | 198 |
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The Fabric of Autism: Weaving the Threads Into a Cogent Theory Judith Bluestone No preview available - 2004 |
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Diversity in Gifted Education: International Perspectives on Global Issues Belle Wallace,Gillian I. Eriksson No preview available - 2006 |