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OverviewChildhood autism is a fascinating and disturbing disorder that has given rise to contentious debates, which often end in impasse. Here, Denys Ribas reviews this enigmatic condition, focusing on the work of Hans Asperger, which paved the way for institutional care and has wider importance than has often been recognized, and on testimonies provided by former sufferers from autism and on the analytic psychotherapy of a child. The author examines all the theories under discussion today, including developments in genetics and the access to symbolisation and, in a constant concern with clinical practice, instigates a constructive debate between the traditionally conflicting views of psychoanalysis and the cognitive sciences. Written in a lucid style that explains the concepts with reference to a glossary, this book will be relevant not only to students, professionals and parents who are dealing with the psychic difficulties of autistic children and the challenge of treating them, but also to anyone with a general interest in the development of thought and language. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Denys RibasPublisher: Free Association Books Imprint: Free Association Books Weight: 0.283kg ISBN: 9781853439087ISBN 10: 1853439088 Pages: 154 Publication Date: 01 May 2006 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDenys Ribas is a child psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and member of the Paris Psychoanalytical Society and the director of the children's outpatient clinic at Entraide Universitaire (Paris XII). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |