Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Christine Halse Based on research but written

Based on research but written in an instantly accessible style

The author begins by discussing extracts from infant observation studies that reflect on the role of maternal care in encouraging the tendency towards self-care

education and social care

a girl diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Christine Halse Based on research but writtenAutism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is the umbrella term used to describe a whole family of related conditions. Within this group, there is a subgroup of conditions known as PDD (NOS) Pervasive Developmental Disorder (not otherwise specified) which do not quite meet the diagnostic criteria of Autism or Asperger Syndrome. Written specifically for parents, this fully updated second edition sets out what it means for a child to be diagnosed with ASD, PDD