This book explains that research over recent years has shown that there is not one such thing as autism but in fact a variety of autistic spectrum disorders. This accessible and readable book gives a fascinating introduction to the autistic spectrum - and what matters most about it.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• 1 Towards an understanding of autism
• 2 History and definitions of ASD
• 3 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
• 4 The assessment and diagnosis of ASD
• 5 Introduction to interventions and treatment in ASD (Levels 1–3)
• 6 Interventions in ASD (Level 3 – Severe)
• 7 Interventions in ASD (Level 2)
• 8 Interventions in ASD (Level 1 – Mild)
• 9 The causes of ASD
• 10 Theories about the effects of autism on thinking
• 11 Conclusions
• 100 Ideas
• Further reading
• Acknowledgements