Autism: From Theoretical Understanding to Educational Intervention - Couverture souple

Peeters, Theo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1861560036 ISBN 13 : 9781861560032

Editeur : Whurr Publishers Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Autism is a condition which renders the sufferer incapable of understanding meaning "beyond the information given". The author of this book regards autistic people as "hyperrealist" in a world of "surrealism" we call normal. Having a literal mind has profound consequences for the development of communication, social behaviour and emotional maturity, and for the ability to enjoy leisure time. This study provides a theoretical understanding of autism, to help carers adapt to the autistic person's thought processes. It also offers practical intervention strategies for education and treatment. It is illustrated with numerous quotes from parents and autistic people, providing insights into the condition.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Autism is a condition which renders the sufferer incapable of understanding meaning ′beyond the information given′. The autistic person has a purely literal relationship with reality and has difficulty in developing imagination. Theo Peeters regards autistic people as ′hyperrealist′ in a world of ′surrealism′ that we call ′normal′. Paradoxically, it is lack of imagination that makes dealing with an absence of imagination so difficult. This book not only provides a theoretical understanding of the condition to help carers to adapt to the autistic person′s way of thinking, but also offers practical intervention strategies for education and treatment.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Whurr Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1861560036
• ISBN 13: 9781861560032
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible