The Development of Autism: Perspectives From Theory and Research

Devoted to the reminiscence and paintings of Lisa Capps, this quantity is a discussion board for students and practitioners attracted to the common and strange improvement of folks with autism. each one bankruptcy is targeted on theoretical issues and the empirical proof concerning a selected point of functioning, yet universal topics of improvement are thought of all through.

Transfer Boy: Perspectives on Asperger Syndrome

Move Boy: views on Asperger Syndrome explores what it's prefer to be a teen with Asperger Syndrome, via interviews with Teodor, a 'psychologically strange' twelve-year-old. during this exact case examine, Vuletic and Ferrari mix an autobiographical account with views from different family and those who recognize Teodor good, whereas concurrently integrating psychiatric and mental learn on autism.

A Disability of the Soul: An Ethnography of Schizophrenia and Mental Illness in Contemporary Japan

Bethel residence, situated in a small fishing village in northern Japan, used to be based in 1984 as an intentional neighborhood for individuals with schizophrenia and different psychiatric problems. utilizing a special, group method of psychosocial restoration, Bethel apartment focuses as a lot on social integration as on healing paintings.

Case Studies in Sexual Deviance: Toward Evidence Based Practice (International Perspectives on Forensic Mental Health)

The evaluation and remedy of sexual deviance might be very tricky initiatives, and it may be demanding to discover mentors to supply preliminary abilities education and assist in navigating the numerous complexities of a selected case. This publication offers a sequence of case reports from foreign specialists within the box that depict the evidence-based evaluate and remedy of a number of paraphilias.