Understanding autism

by The Open University

Learn about autism, a complex and challenging long-term condition for many individuals and their families worldwide, and an aspect of human diversity to others. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by different individuals and families, and why it is a global concern. The course explains how ideas about autism have evolved and explores diagnosis, causes, intervention and life-span development. Widely varying perspectives on autism are illustrated and key societal and cross-cultural issues highlighted.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

432 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2018

Reviews

[Cidney · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like doing online free courses with The Open University, you can learn so much, particularly if you are researching something in which you are actually working. There are asperger's syndrome people within my family, and I have worked with boys who have autism for many years lately, but this book was written in 2018, and the world has moved on a little since then with regard to autism.

I'm not saying that this book isn't worth reading, it is but be mindful that it isn't necessarily up to date in some ways of reaching out to those with autism.

[henrietta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read deffo worth reading to get my understanding of autism. It provides greater insight on different constructs of autism and recognise it as different rather than disability

Simplicity and straight illustrations. It takes through a journey into d minds and worlds of children, how they view d world differently. It recognises straights

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Understanding autism with the OU

The course presentation was clear and concise with excellent explanations for any of the terms covered by the new comer. I feel I have gained a more accurate and rounded understanding of the autism spectrum and how it affects and impacts the lives of all concerned.

[Brett Perlman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good to teach

As someone who is autistic I found the book to be good to teach others. I do wish it discussed more aspects of the spectrum . I am glad it is available.

[Dave Guerrero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great information and well researched

There us still spot if unknown in the world of Autism , this book will help shed light and educate us as we live life with Autism!