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Autism: Explaining the Enigma

The updated edition of this classic account of autism includes a new chapter outlining recent developments in neuropsychological research, and overviews one of the most important theoretical and practical consequences of Frith's original insights into this puzzling condition.

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Updated edition of this classic account of autism.

Includes new sections covering practical and theoretical developments, and a chapter on recent investigations of the neurological basis of psychological impairments in autism.

Accessible to a broad general readership.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 249 pages

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