A Strange World – Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS

A Guide for Parents, Partners, Professional Carers, and People with ASDs

Martine F. Delfos
Foreword by Tony Attwood

Paperback: £27.99 / $44.95

2004, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 416pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-255-7, BIC 2: JM

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A Strange World is an intriguing and comprehensive guide to autistic spectrum disorders presented from a new scientific perspective. Delfos's biopsychological model provides a strong theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and what problems it can cause. She offers practical advice on how to approach these problems from the various perspectives of autistic children, adolescents and adults, as well as parents and carers of autistic people.

Balancing theory and practice, Delfos incorporates the findings of current research, and moves beyond. She addresses issues such as differences between men and women with autistic spectrum disorders, and the question of what is `normal', illustrating her points with many real life examples. A Strange World is both an accessible resource for parents and an important textbook for students and professionals.

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Author information

• Martine F. Delfos

Subject areas

• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
• Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords

• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• child psychology,
• pervasive developmental disorder,
• psychiatry,
• sensory issues,
• social skills,
• speech and language therapy

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