A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers

This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day.

• Features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers to provide an unprecedented insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to it

• Presents carefully chosen case studies and the latest findings in the field

• Includes evidence from many previously unpublished documents and illustrations

• Interviews with parents of autistic children acknowledge the important contribution they have made to a more profound understanding of this enigmatic condition
  

Keywords: perception, interview, autism pioneer, developmental, special education, Eisenberg, Kanner, Bauman, disorder