{"product_id":"autism-and-understanding","title":"Autism and Understanding","description":"[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.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e - The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel S. Posner, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of medicine at Mt Sinai, New York, NY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  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.  \u003cp\u003eThe book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- An introduction to Geoffrey Waldon′s theory and working methods.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- Testimony from parents and teachers, covering autism and a range of learning difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTeachers, therapists, doctors, parents and special interest groups will find this book an important and potentially transformational read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54246068552024,"sku":"9781446209233","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781446209233_5729ff5d-b6bc-467d-b3ab-53719ba7f5bb.jpg?v=1777777272","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/autism-and-understanding","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}