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Autism: A New Introduction To Psychological Theory And Current Debate
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Based On Francesca Happs Bestselling Textbook, Autism: An Introduction To Psychological Theory, This Completely New Edition Provides A Concise Overview Of Contemporary Psychological Theories About Autism. Fletcherwatson And Happ Explore The Relationship Between Theories Of Autism At Psychological (Cognitive), Biological And Behavioural Levels, And Consider Their Clinical And Educational Impact.The Authors Summarise What Is Known About The Biology And Behavioural Features Of Autism, And Provide Concise But Comprehensive Accounts Of All Influential Psychological Models Including Theory Of Mind (Tom) Models, Early Social Development Models And Alternative Information Processing Models Such As Weak Central Coherence Theory. The Book Also Discusses More Recent Attempts To Understand Autism, Including The Double Empathy Problem And Bayesian Theories. In Each Case, The Authors Describe The Theory, Review The Evidence And Provide Critical Analysis Of Its Value And Impact. Recognising The Multiplicity Of Theoretical Views, And Rapidly Changing Nature Of Autism Research, Each Chapter Considers Current Debates And Major Questions That Remain For The Future.Importantly, The Book Includes The Voices Of Autistic People, Including Parents And Practitioners, Who Were Asked To Provide Commentaries On Each Chapter, Helping To Contextualise Theory And Research Evidence With Accounts Of Reallife Experience. The Book Embraces Neurodiversity Whilst Recognising The Real Needs Of Autistic People And Their Families. Thus Autism: A New Introduction To Psychological Theory And Current Debate Provides The Reader With A Critical Overview Of Psychological Theory But Also Embeds This Within Community Perspectives, Making It A Relevant And Progressive Contribution To Understanding Autism, And Essential Reading For Students And Practitioners Across Educational, Clinical And Social Settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Autism' by Fletcher-Watson and Happé? A: The book provides a concise overview of contemporary psychological theories about autism, exploring the relationship between cognitive, biological, and behavioral theories.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Autism' and what are their credentials? A: The authors are Sue Fletcher-Watson and Francesca Happé, both recognized experts in the field of psychology and autism research.
- Q: What edition of the book is available, and when was it published? A: This is the second edition of the book, published on February 25, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'Autism' contain? A: The book consists of 208 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book related to autism? A: Topics include biological and behavioral features of autism, influential psychological models, and recent theories such as the 'Double Empathy Problem' and Bayesian theories.
- Q: Does the book include perspectives from autistic individuals? A: Yes, the book incorporates commentary from autistic individuals, parents, and practitioners to contextualize the theories discussed.
- Q: What is the significance of neurodiversity in this book? A: The book embraces neurodiversity while addressing the real needs of autistic individuals and their families, making it a relevant resource.
- Q: What are the intended audiences for this book? A: The book is intended for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding autism within educational, clinical, and social settings.
- Q: Is 'Autism' a suitable resource for academic purposes? A: Yes, it provides a critical overview of psychological theories and current debates, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What kind of theoretical models are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various theoretical models including 'Theory of Mind', social development models, and alternative information processing models like 'weak central coherence' theory.