Author: Frith, Uta (Keywords)

The key problem in autism is an inability to make sense of the mind's own activities, thoughts, feelings and beliefs. This book aims to give a psychological account of what happens in the autistic mind.

Everyone has heard of autism, but the disorder itself is little understood. This very short introduction to the condition offers a clear statement on what is currently known about autism and Asperger syndrome.

This is a comprehensive review of research on autism and describes the latest advances, discusses ways forward for future research and presents new techniques for understanding this complex disorder.

Professors and husband-and-wife team Uta and Chris Frith have pioneered major studies of brain disorders throughout their nearly 50-year career. In this book, their distinguished careers serve as a prism through which they share the compelling story of the birth of neuroscience and their paradigm...