The Development of Autism Glen Cooper Drawing on a substantial research

Drawing on a substantial research study comprising interviews with problem drug users and their extended family

This is a unique evidence-informed practical guide for students and professionals in the fields of social work

explaining the nature of the problem and working out a treatment plan

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The Development of Autism Glen Cooper Drawing on a substantial researchTom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how these develop over time. This theory is reconciled and integrated with contemporary theories of autism, including the social, cognitive, linguistic, sensorimotor and biological perspectives. The broader societal context in which autism emerges is also explored along with its impact on the family. Whitman