We have grown familiar with the idea that autism is a 'psychiatric condition,' a 'disorder,' a 'disability' or a 'handicap.'... More > Autism remains a fascinating condition, perhaps the most prolifically researched of all child psychiatric disorders. Early accounts of possible autism were unclear. The greatest contributions to our understanding have come from individual clinicians and researchers in the last ten years. The concept and definition of the disorder have changed greatly; some ideas once held with conviction were later proved to be unfounded. Socio-political shifts, as well as research findings, have radically altered our understanding of the syndrome, as well as the care and educational treatment offered to people with autism. < Less

Much of the recent research in autism comes from a quantitative, researcher’s viewpoint. However, this book’s mission is... More > to look at the “whole picture” in order to capture the meaning of Autism and its effects on the family. The book is written primarily for social work professionals in the field of autism and developmental disabilities, Students, individuals affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families alike, and anyone who has a special interest in the ASD field. In order to capture the impact of autism, the author utilizes her own personal and professional experience in identifying the different aspects that make up the culture of autism: its history, the biological and environmental aspects; past and present governmental and educational policies; the social impact of autism and its impact on the family unit. < Less

The United States is a nation comprised of many ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural groups. Yet despite this increased... More > attention to diversity, there are no clear guidelines for moving us from a society that "tolerates" differences to one that "honors them. What has created these differences in society, in part is the immigration policies that the United States had and currently has, and the continuous change of clusters of peoples emigrating from different countries. What this book will examine is the social problem of the cultural sensitivity towards new immigrants by society through the lense of Orientalist theory, and how this understanding can be utilized in making us more culturally sensitive society and useful for social work pratice. < Less

Much of the recent research in autism comes from a quantitative, researcher’s viewpoint. However, this book’s mission is... More > to look at the “whole picture” in order to capture the meaning of Autism and its effects on the family. The book is written primarily for social work professionals in the field of autism and developmental disabilities, Students, individuals affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families alike, and anyone who has a special interest in the ASD field.
In order to capture the impact of autism, the autor utilizes her own personal and professional experience in identifying the different aspects that make up the culture of autism: its history, the biological and environmental aspects; past and present governmental and educational policies; the social impact of autism and its impact on the family unit. < Less

The United States is a nation comprised of many ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural groups. Yet despite this increased... More > attention to diversity, there are no clear guidelines for moving us from a society that "tolerates" differences to one that "honors them. What has created these differences in society, in part is the immigration policies that the United States had and currently has, and the continuous change of clusters of peoples emigrating from different countries. What this book will examine is the social problem of the cultural sensitivity towards new immigrants by society through the lense of Orientalist theory, and how this understanding can be utilized in making us more culturally sensitive society and useful for social work pratice. < Less

Much of the recent research in autism comes from a quantitative, researcher’s viewpoint. However, this book’s mission is... More > to look at the “whole picture” in order to capture the meaning of Autism and its effects on the family. The book is written primarily for social work professionals in the field of autism and developmental disabilities, Students, individuals affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families alike, and anyone who has a special interest in the ASD field.
In order to capture the impact of autism, the autor utilizes her own personal and professional experience in identifying the different aspects that make up the culture of autism: its history, the biological and environmental aspects; past and present governmental and educational policies; the social impact of autism and its impact on the family unit. < Less

We have grown familiar with the idea that autism is a 'psychiatric condition,' a 'disorder,' a 'disability' or a 'handicap.'... More > Autism remains a fascinating condition, perhaps the most prolifically researched of all child psychiatric disorders. Early accounts of possible autism were unclear. The greatest contributions to our understanding have come from individual clinicians and researchers in the last ten years. The concept and definition of the disorder have changed greatly; some ideas once held with conviction were later proved to be unfounded. Socio-political shifts, as well as research findings, have radically altered our understanding of the syndrome, as well as the care and educational treatment offered to people with autism. < Less

Much of the recent research in autism comes from a quantitative, researcher’s viewpoint. However, this book’s mission is... More > to look at the “whole picture” in order to capture the meaning of Autism and its effects on the family. The book is written primarily for social work professionals in the field of autism and developmental disabilities, Students, individuals affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families alike, and anyone who has a special interest in the ASD field. In order to capture the impact of autism, the autor utilizes her own personal and professional experience in identifying the different aspects that make up the culture of autism: its history, the biological and environmental aspects; past and present governmental and educational policies; the social impact of autism and its impact on the family unit. < Less

Much of the recent research in autism comes from a quantitative, researcher’s viewpoint. However, this book’s mission is... More > to look at the “whole picture” in order to capture the meaning of Autism and its effects on the family. The book is written primarily for social work professionals in the field of autism and developmental disabilities, Students, individuals affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families alike, and anyone who has a special interest in the ASD field. In order to capture the impact of autism, the author utilizes her own personal and professional experience in identifying the different aspects that make up the culture of autism: its history, the biological and environmental aspects; past and present governmental and educational policies; the social impact of autism and its impact on the family unit. < Less

The United States is a nation comprised of many ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural groups. Yet despite this increased... More > attention to diversity, there are no clear guidelines for moving us from a society that "tolerates" differences to one that "honors them. What has created these differences in society, in part is the immigration policies that the United States had and currently has, and the continuous change of clusters of peoples emigrating from different countries. What this book will examine is the social problem of the cultural sensitivity towards new immigrants by society through the lense of Orientalist theory, and how this understanding can be utilized in making us more culturally sensitive society and useful for social work pratice. < Less