In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a must-read for students studying autism and related disorders as well as practitioners working in the mental health services.
PART ONE:: INTRODUCTION.- Introduction.- The Missing Voices:: Our Case Histories.- PART TWO:: AUTISM THE HISTORIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT.- The History of Autism.- Cult of Child Development.- PART THREE:: AUTISM THE SCIENCE.- Biological Evidence.- Classification.- The Problem of Heterogeneity.- Treatment.- PART FOUR:: AUTISM POLITICS AND SOCIETY.- Gender.- Culture and Socialization.- The New Eugenics.
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