Autistic Children

Originally published in 1977. This book is a comprehensive account of the state of knowledge about autism in the 1970s. Its main emphases are the special needs of autistic children and everyday aspects of dealing with them - how to manage, teach and 'treat' them.

Barbara Furneaux, Brian Roberts

Series Editor's Preface; Forward to Mildred Creak; Contributors; Authors' Note; 1. Introduction Brian Roberts 2. Description of the Condition of Autism, and Theories of Causation Brian Roberts 3. Differential Diagnosis Barbara Furneaux 4. The Teacher, the Parents and the Environment Barbara Furneaux and Brian Roberts 5. Working with the Younger Children Barbara Furneaux 6. Further Education and Training for the Autistic Adolescent Sybil Elgar 7. Research and the Teaching of Autistic Children Jill Boucher and Les Scarth 8. The Specialist Advisory Services Jeanne Hertzog 9. Summary and Discussion Barbara Furneaux and Brian Roberts