Reweaving the Autistic Tapestry: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD
This is the first book to look at the links between ADHD and autistic spectrum disorders in depth. The author uses the metaphor of the 'tapestry' to more clearly explain the interwoven nature of these disorders. She discusses different approaches, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and of finding the right approach for each child. This holistic viewpoint is extremely useful for parents because it demonstrates how a deeper understanding of the complexity of human development can...
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Blakemore-Brown, a psychologist, uses the tapestry metaphor to help parents and professionals understand the complexly interwoven nature of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders. This is by no means, however, a self-help guide in layperson's language. Blakemore-Brown argues that traditional approaches to such disorders, which seek to ameliorate behavioral problems in isolation, can actually be counterproductive. Instead she suggests that focusing on specific threads, such as communication ability or hyperactivity, as parts of a larger picture can lead to better assessment and more effective treatment. She emphasizes early intervention and finding the approach that's right for each child. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Abbreviations9Acknowledgements11Introduction131The warp and the weft: weaving the developmental threads332Brief cross-Atlantic history of two spectrum disorders: autistic spectrum disorder and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder603Causes, triggers and the interweave814Definitions, descriptions and disorders1035The threads of social engagement1436Failing systems1867Tangled tapestries1988Creating the tapestry2089Interventions238App. 1: Diagnostic Criteria303App. 2: Tapestry Resources314References335Index343
