Authoritative, compassionate and commonsensical . . .
an honest, sensitive and thorough introduction to understanding and living with autism . . .
highly recommended.' - Psychological Medicine'Packed with down to earth, practical ideas . . .
readable, interesting . . .
informative . . .
if you buy only one title about autism this year it should be this one.' - Collette Dritte, Nursery WorldOver 500,000 people of all ages in the UK have disorders in the autistic spectrum. About one-third also have varying degrees of learning difficulty. All have impairment of social interaction, communication and imagination - the world appears a bewildering and sometimes frightening place.
This acclaimed, authoritative guide explains how people with autism experience the world and why they need an organized, structured environment, presenting a window into the world of those with the disorder. Wing suggests ways of improving communication, developing abilities and widening social interaction, and how to cope with stresses within the family.
€13.75