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ISBN Number: 9781853027482
Subtitle: Autism, Asperger Syndrome and ADHD
Author: Blakemore-Brown, Lisa
Author: Blakemore-Brown, Lisa
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Location: London
Subject: Applied Psychology
Subject: Mental health
Subject: Autism
Subject: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Subject: Asperger's syndrome
Subject: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Subject: Autistic Disorder
Subject: Autisme
Subject: Hyperactivitâe
Subject: Asperger, syndrome d'
Subject: Asperger Syndrome
Copyright: 2001
Series Volume: 105-20
Publication Date: January 2002
Cover Type: Paper Textbook
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 351
Book Size: 9.16x6.24x.83 in. 1.16 lbs.
Blakemore-Brown, a psychologist, uses the tapestry metaphor to help
parents and professionals understand the complexly interwoven nature
of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum
disorders. This is by no means, however, a self-help guide in
layperson's language. Blakemore-Brown argues that traditional
approaches to such disorders, which seek to ameliorate behavioral
problems in isolation, can actually be counterproductive. Instead she
suggests that focusing on specific threads, such as communication
ability or hyperactivity, as parts of a larger picture can lead to
better assessment and more effective treatment. She emphasizes early
intervention and finding the approach that's right for each child.
Distributed by Taylor & Francis.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:
This text analyzes the links between ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Syndrome) and those disorders on the Autistic spectrum. It uses the metaphor of a tapestry to explain to parents and professionals the interwoven nature of these disorders.
