Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory

by Francesca Happé

Book Overview

Autism is a fascinating yet perplexing disorder that continues to intrigue researchers and clinicians studying brain and behavior. In this lucid and elegant book, Francesca Happe provides a concise overview of current psychological theory and research that synthesizes the established work on the biological foundations, cognitive characteristics, and behavioral manifestations of this disorder. She focuses her discussion on the cognitive approaches...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674053125
• ISBN13: 9780674053120
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

A small gem

A clear and concise summary of recent psychological theorizing about autism which will be equally useful to students of psychology and to parents or teachers dealing with a child or adult with autism.