Autism and Understanding

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[The authors] provide a detailed breakdown of the scientific underpinnings of Waldon′s theory in language accessible enough for parents and rigorous enough to satisfy the informed researcher/practitioner.  <br/>  - The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders<br/> Daniel S. Posner, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of medicine at Mt Sinai, New York, NY<br/> <br/> <br/> The author sets out an approach based on Dr Geoffrey Waldon′s philosophy of the development of understanding, which centres on helping children learn-how-to-learn. <p>The book includes:</p> <p>- The inspirational and well documented story of the author′s son, diagnosed at two with autism and as ′basically sub-normal′, now a successful professional with a wife and child.</p> <p>- An introduction to Geoffrey Waldon′s theory and working methods.</p> <p>- Testimony from parents and teachers, covering autism and a range of learning difficulties.</p> <p> This book does not offer a ′miracle cure′ for autism, although the author aims to counteract the prevailing view that autism is a lifetime condition. The author demonstrates that with the appropriate intervention, children with autism - and other special needs - can gain a fuller understanding of the world and learn to take a constructive and contributing place in it.</p> <p>Teachers, therapists, doctors, parents and special interest groups will find this book an important and potentially transformational read.</p>