Autism and related disorders affect almost every area of an individual's functioning. Focusing mainly on the problems experienced by high functioning people with autism - and those working with and caring for them - this volume offers practical ways of dealing with their difficulties.[...]
The difficulties experienced by children with autism and related conditions in inferring the thoughts, beliefs, desires and intentions of others are well documented in numerous studies. It now seems that these deficits underlie many of the social and communication problems that are characteristic of[...]