This readable and concise new book on autism presents a unique contribution to the literature on this complex disorder.

It combines a clear introduction to contemporary thought regarding the autistic area with a balanced overview of psychological theory and a critical synthesis of relevant research work.

This book introduces the psychological treatment of autism that this field needs, and it is neither a high-level learning monograph or published work nor a book solely concerned with the autistic individual and the related role of parents.

It is an essential scientific introduction for all those who choose to study autism within the sciences of psychology, medicine, speech therapy, and pedagogy, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while simultaneously enlightening parents and caregivers of autistic children.