1. Is autism theory really necessary?. 2. Behavioural theory: No longer about rats and monkeys. 3. Developmental theory: From three mountains to two dolls. 4. Learning style theory: A theory for every hour of the day. 5. The three big ideas of cognitive autism theory. 6. Other voices on cognitive autism theory. 7. The weak central coherence of autism theory. 8. Autism theory and practice: Ideology, Faddism, Politics and Marketing. 9. What has 70 years of autism theory taught us?
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This book is a comprehensive and critical appraisal of Autism, past and present. It is a book for, ""all seasons"", from the neophyte to the experienced mental health professional, as well as parents wanting to understand Autism in greater detail. It makes fascinating and informative reading and is surprisingly for a book like this, ""a page-turner"". I found it fascinating to read. His discussion of disability versus diversity in Autism is superb and interesting, and the book is exhaustively referenced. It is the best book on Autism Theory that I have read.