Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A View from the Bridge

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005 M10 15 - 336 pages

Inspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups' different (and often conflicting) perspectives.

ToM is the ability to imagine and make judgements about what others feel and think; its absence in autistic individuals is called 'mindblindness'. This book addresses the 'mindblindness' of people united in their interest in autism but divided by their different angles and perspectives. Divided into four parts, the book first defines autism, then the views of the three main groups working with it - autistic individuals, parents and professionals - under the headings of classifications, diagnosis, causes, development, theories and treatment. By comparing and reconciling the different perspectives in this way, the book helps each group to understand and predict each other's responses and behaviours.

This enlightening and innovative book offers a unique way of 'stepping in each other's shoes' and is a valuable resource for all people living or working with autism.

 

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Contents

THE TRIAD OF PERSPECTIVES THEORY OF MIND AND THE AUTISM JIGSAW
9
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
17
Autism as it is Officially Defined External View
19
Autism from the Inside Internal View
75
Autism Parents Perspective
177
Autism Professionals Perspective
231
THE APP TRIAD AND THEORY OF MIND
303
REFERENCES
307
A CONTENTS LIST FOR HORIZONTAL READING
325
SUBJECT INDEX
327
AUTHOR INDEX
331
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About the author (2005)

Professor Olga Bogdashina, MA, PhD, DEd, CO-founder of and Programme Leader (Autism courses) at the International Autism Institute, KSPU and co-founder of the International Consortium of Autism Institutes. She has worked extensively in the field of autism as a teacher, lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual, cognitive and communication problems. She is a Visiting Professor in Autism Studies at universities around the world, develops university (Autism Study) courses and training programmes for professionals and parents, presents at national and international autism conferences and is an autism consultant for services for children and adults. Olga has an adult son with autism and lives in Yorkshire, UK.

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TitleTheory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A View from the Bridge
AuthorOlga Bogdashina
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005
ISBN1846422515, 9781846422515
Length336 pages
  
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