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The Myth of Autism Sami Timimi

The Myth of Autism By Sami Timimi

The Myth of Autism by Sami Timimi


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Summary

In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a must-read for students studying autism and related disorders as well as practitioners working in the mental health services.

The Myth of Autism Summary

The Myth of Autism: Medicalising Men's and Boys' Social and Emotional Competence by Sami Timimi

In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a must-read for students studying autism and related disorders as well as practitioners working in the mental health services.

The Myth of Autism Reviews

'...this is a damning expose of what is now the industry of autism and is an enormously brave book for the three authors to have written...Its huge value is that it helps open up possibilities, instead of closing them down.' - Human Givens

About Sami Timimi

SAMI TIMIMI is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for NHS, Lincolnshire, UK. He is also author of Naughty Boys: Anti-social Behaviour, and ADHD and the Role of Culture (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005).

NEIL GARDNER works as a server-side developer for a major broadcasting company and takes an active interest in environmental and political issues.

BRIAN McCABE has worked through a range of jobs and now supports disabled people in education and hopes to complete a PhD.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION.- Introduction.- The Missing Voices: Our Case Histories.- PART TWO: AUTISM THE HISTORIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT.- The History of Autism.- Cult of Child Development.- PART THREE: AUTISM THE SCIENCE.- Biological Evidence.- Classification.- The Problem of Heterogeneity.- Treatment.- PART FOUR: AUTISM POLITICS AND SOCIETY.- Gender.- Culture and Socialization.- The New Eugenics.

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GOR008358915
9780230545267
0230545262
The Myth of Autism: Medicalising Men's and Boys' Social and Emotional Competence by Sami Timimi
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2010-10-27
344
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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