Autism Decoded - Stella Waterhouse

Autism Decoded: The Cracks in the Code This book is the first of an ambitious four part series - taking a light approach to a very controversial, weighty, and complex subject. Most importantly, it offers a glimpse into life with Autism through the accounts and perspective of the people who actually have Autism or Asperger's; giving a real insight into a world that is mostly unknown. Illustrated by personal accounts, film, and literature and the work of some of the great educators, physicians, psychologists, and researchers in the field The Cracks in the Code looks at autism both throughout history and into the present day; addressing topics like 1) When did ASD really begin, 2) Where have the undiagnosed been all the time before that, and 3) Why haven't we noticed them, This book provides a solid foundation for the rest of the series, offering views that will challenge the reader to assess their thinking, choose a position, and join the debate! Autism Decoded The Cracks in the Code is the first of an ambitious four part series. The Cracks in the Code takes a light and somewhat controversial approach to this weighty and complex subject, illustrated by personal accounts, film and literature. Showing autism through the eyes of some of the great educators, physicians, psychologists and researchers and, most importantly, through the accounts of people with autism themselves gives a real insight into the world of autism, both throughout history and as it is today. This book provides a solid foundation for the rest of the series, offering views that will challenge the reader to reassess their thinking and join the debate. "Autism Decoded: The Cracks in the Code, is one of the best books I have read on autism, and I have read quite a few. ... As one reviewer wrote, "Through the cracks will come light!." Indeed, Stella will illuminate our understanding of autism one ray of sunlight at a time." Manuel F. Casanova