The Myth of Autism: Medicalising Men's Social and Emotional Competence

In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a must-read for students studying autism and related disorders as well as practitioners working in the mental health services.

Contents: PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Introduction The Missing Voices: Our Case Histories PART TWO: AUTISM - THE HISTORIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT The History of Autism Cult of Child Development PART THREE: AUTISM - THE SCIENCE Biological Evidence Classification The Problem of Heterogeneity Treatment PART FOUR: AUTISM - POLITICS AND SOCIETY Gender Culture and Socialization The New Eugenics