Autism : explaining the enigma / Uta Frith.

  • Frith, Uta.
Date:
[2003], ©2003
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Publication/Creation

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., [2003], ©2003.

Physical description

ix, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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Edition

2nd ed.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. [224]-242) and index.

Contents

What is autism? -- The enchantment of autism -- Lessons from history -- Is there an autism epidemic? -- Mind reading and mind blindness -- Autistic aloneness -- The difficulty of talking to others -- Intelligence and special talent -- A fragmented world -- Sensations and repetitions -- Seeing the brain through a scanner -- A different brain - a different mind.

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  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WM203.5 2003F91a
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ISBN

  • 0631229000
  • 0631229019