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Autism continues to fascinate researchers because of its debilitating effects and its complex nature and origins. The prevalent theory is that autism is characterized by difficulties in understanding mental concepts, but the contributors to this book present arguments for an alternative theory. Their research points strongly to the idea that autism is primarily a disorder of "executive functions", those involved in the control of action and thought. They emphasize the importance of the behavioral rigidity that arises in autism, such as resistance to change and obsession with regularity. The book provides a new and controversial perspective from some of the leading researchers in this field; it will interest psychologists and clinicians working to understand this disabling and baffling condition.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780198523499
  • ISBN-10: 0198523491
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Publish Date: March 1998
  • Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.27 pounds
  • Page Count: 328

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