Autistic Children: The Nature And Treatment Of Childhood Autism
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Book: Good
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A clinical and educational resource from the mid-twentieth century, Autistic Children: The Nature and Treatment of Childhood Autism presents a thorough examination of autism as it was understood and addressed during a pivotal era in developmental psychology. R. B. Shaberman details the behavioral, communicative, and social characteristics that define childhood autism, grounding the discussion in both theoretical frameworks and practical therapeutic approaches of the time. The work argues for a compassionate, structured approach to treatment, illustrating how early intervention and tailored educational strategies can meaningfully support autistic children and their families. Written with a measured, authoritative tone, it serves as both a historical document and a window into the evolving understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, making it a valuable reference for historians of medicine, educators, and those with a scholarly interest in the development of autism research.
Author: R B Shaberman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Stuart & Watkins
Genre: Medicine
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A clinical and educational resource from the mid-twentieth century, Autistic Children: The Nature and Treatment of Childhood Autism presents a thorough examination of autism as it was understood and addressed during a pivotal era in developmental psychology. R. B. Shaberman details the behavioral, communicative, and social characteristics that define childhood autism, grounding the discussion in both theoretical frameworks and practical therapeutic approaches of the time. The work argues for a compassionate, structured approach to treatment, illustrating how early intervention and tailored educational strategies can meaningfully support autistic children and their families. Written with a measured, authoritative tone, it serves as both a historical document and a window into the evolving understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, making it a valuable reference for historians of medicine, educators, and those with a scholarly interest in the development of autism research.