This text argues that specific neurocognitive mechanisms have evolved that result in mindreading , an ability to interpret, for the most part unconsciously, non-verbal actions. It suggests that autistic children suffer from mindblindness due to selective developmental impairment in mindreading.

A groundbreaking book from one of the world's most celebrated animal scientists that will revolutionise our understanding of how animals think and feel

The first edition of Autism: Explaining the Enigma provided a satisfactory psychological account of what happens in the mind of a person with autism. This updated edition reports on how this explanation has stood the test of time.

Able, or high-functioning, autistic individuals are increasingly recognized as suffering from Asperger syndrome. They are highly gifted and learn to compensate for their autism to a remarkable degree. This book discusses the diagnostic criteria of the syndrome and Asperger's original paper.

Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents and professionals with the identification and treatment of both children and adults with Asperger's syndrome.

This parents' reference to autism covers daily and family life, early intervention, educational programmes, legal rights, advocacy, and a look at the years ahead with a chapter on adults with autism. There are parent statements to help the reader gain perspective.