Autism: disease, disorder or difference? What causes autism - genes
or environment? Can biomedical treatments cure autism, and are they
safe? An increased public awareness of autism has resulted in a
rising trend of diagnoses, creating the impression of an
'epidemic'. Many parents of children newly diagnosed with autism
have been impressed by plausible theories blaming vaccines and
other environmental causes. Many have also been captivated by
claims that 'biomedical' treatments - including special diets and
supplements, detoxification and medications - can achieve dramatic
results. In Defeating Autism, Michael Fitzpatrick, a family doctor
and father of a son with autism, questions the scientific basis of
environmental explanations of autism and exposes the incoherence of
unorthodox 'biomedical' theories and therapies. This book reveals
that these therapies are far from pioneering interventions and they
remain unsubstantiated by scientific authorities. Campaigns
promising to 'defeat or cure autism now' have attracted much
support among parents struggling with their difficult children. But
the crusade against autism risks dehumanising and stigmatising
those who are identified as autistic and their families. This
compelling book is essential reading for students and professionals
working in the field of autism, as well as academics concerned with
the public understanding of science and the treatment of scientific
and medical controversies in the media.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
