Autism A Social And Medical History

This Expanded Second Edition Of Mitzi Waltzsnbsp;autism: A Social And Medical Historynbsp;offers An In-depth Examination Of How The Condition Was Perceived Before It Became A Separate Area Of Investigation, And How Autism Has Been Conceptualised And Treated Since. As Well As Strengthening The Existing Text, Waltz Has Added Material On A Number Of Topics That Have Received Increased Attention Since The First Edition, Including The Rise Of The Anti-vaccination Movement, The Shift Towards Genetic And Genomic Research, And The Progress Of The Autism Self-advocacy Movement. The Author Examines These Issues Through The Perspective Of What They Mean For Autistic People, Clinicians And Society, And Looks At The Challenges Still Faced By Autistic People.