The Philosophy Of Autism
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Author | : Jami L. Anderson |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2012-11-16 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 144221709X |
This book examines autism from the tradition of analytic philosophy, working from the premise that Autism Spectrum Disorders raise interesting philosophical questions that need to be and can be addressed in a manner that is clear, jargon-free, and accessible. The goal of the original essays in this book is to provide a philosophically rich analysis of issues raised by autism and to afford dignity and respect to those impacted by autism by placing it at the center of the discussion.
Author | : Kristien Hens |
Publisher | : Open Book Publishers |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2021-07-07 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1800642334 |
Kristien Hens succeeds in weaving together experiential expertise of both people with autism and their parents, scientific insights and ethics, and does so with great passion and affection for people with autism (with or without mental or other disabilities). In this book she not only asks pertinent questions, but also critically examines established claims that fail to take into account the criticism and experiences of people with autism. Sam Peeters, author of Autistic Gelukkig (Garant, 2018) and Gedurfde vragen (Garant, 2020); blog @ Tistje.com What does it mean to say that someone is autistic? Towards an Ethics of Autism is an exploration of this question and many more. In this thoughtful, wide-ranging book, Kristien Hens examines a number of perspectives on autism, including psychiatric, biological, and philosophical, to consider different ways of thinking about autism, as well as its meanings to those who experience it, those who diagnose it, and those who research it. Hens delves into the history of autism and its roots in the work of Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger to inform a contemporary ethical analysis of the models we use to understand autism today. She explores the various impacts of a diagnosis on autistic people and their families, the relevance of disability studies, the need to include autistic people fully in discussions about (and research on) autism, and the significance of epigenetics to future work on autism. Hens weaves together a variety of perspectives that guide the reader in their own ethical reflections about autism. Rich, accessible, and multi-layered, this is essential reading for philosophers, educational scientists, and psychologists who are interested in philosophical-ethical questions related to autism, but it also has much to offer to teachers, allied health professionals, and autistic people themselves.
Author | : Deborah R. Barnbaum |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2008-09-17 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0253000688 |
Autism is one of the most compelling, controversial, and heartbreaking cognitive disorders. It presents unique philosophical challenges as well, raising intriguing questions in philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and philosophy of language that need to be explored if the autistic population is to be responsibly served. Starting from the "theory of mind" thesis that a fundamental deficit in autism is the inability to recognize that other persons have minds, Deborah R. Barnbaum considers its implications for the nature of consciousness, our understanding of the consciousness of others, meaning theories in philosophy of language, and the modality of mind. This discussion lays the groundwork for consideration of the value of an autistic life, as well as the moral theories available to persons with autism. The book also explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, and the controversial quest for a cure. This is a timely and wide-ranging book on a disorder that commends itself to serious ethical examination.
Author | : Leon S. Brenner |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2020-09-21 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 3030507157 |
This book presents a theory of autistic subjectivity from a Lacanian psychoanalytic perspective. Dr. Brenner describes autism as a singular mode of being that is fundamentally linked to one’s identity and basic practices of existence, offering a rigorous alternative to treating autism as a mental or physical disorder. Drawing on Freud and Lacan’s psychoanalytic understanding of the subject, Brenner outlines the unique features of the autistic subjective structure and provides a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary work on the psychoanalysis of autism. The book examines research by theorists including Jean-Claude Maleval, Éric Laurent, Rosine and Robert Lefort that has been largely unavailable to Anglophone audiences until now. In this book autism is posited to be a singular subjective structure not reducible to neurosis or psychosis. In accordance with the Lacanian approach, autism is examined with detailed attention to the subject’s use of language, culminating in Brenner’s “autistic linguistic spectrum.” A compelling read for students and scholars of psychoanalysis and autism researchers and clinicians.
Author | : Richard Gipps |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 1341 |
Release | : 2013-07-04 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0199579563 |
Philosophy has much to offer psychiatry, not least regarding ethical issues, but also issues regarding the mind, identity, values, and volition. The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry offers the most comprehensive reference resource for this area every published - one that is essential for both students and researchers in this field.
Author | : Gary B. Mesibov |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 2010-02-23 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0306486474 |
- Professionals can be trained in the program and its methods - Translates scientific knowledge so that practitioners and parents can easily understand the current state of knowledge - Offers strategies that can be tailored to an individual's unique developmental and functional level - Advises parents on how to become involved in all phases of intervention as collaborators, co-therapists, and advocates. - Details how the program can be introduced and adapted for individuals of all ages, from preschooler to adult
Author | : Tamar Levi |
Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2013-12-21 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0857008684 |
My Autism Book is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way. When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis. Written by a doctor and a children's author, the book is tailored precisely to the needs and experiences of the child with ASD aged 5-9. It explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child's likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child. The colourful pictures throughout show how the world looks from the child's perspective and the book ends with a summary checklist to encourage the child to record and discuss how autism affects them.
Author | : Susan W. White |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 470 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0190910763 |
The Oxford Handbook of Autism and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions is the first sole-source volume that synthesizes a vast amount of literature on all aspects of psychiatric comorbidity in autism.
Author | : Ridge Houston Miller |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2020-10-22 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Autism, philosophy, and psychology, oh my! The world from the freak's eyes is simultaneously an examination of how the autistic mind of an adult processes information and a collective of philosophies, designed in a 'stream of the consciousness' style of writing. Make no mistake, it's all written and organized to give the reader a hands-on, or in this case, mind-in take of how Ridge Miller's mind works, an adult who lives with autism, but does not suffer from it. This experience presents a rarely before seen in-depth analysis of how some neurodiverse people on the spectrum think, with a major emphasis on philosophy of the mind. Inside you will discover not only a description of what it's like for some with autism, but talks of philosophy and furthermore what makes Ridge unique, with included short fiction and poetry, all of which have applied examples of his psychology, philosophy, and world-views regarding how the world looks inside his mind, all styled in an entertaining approach. This will change not only your outlook on autism and how to improve your overall happiness in life, but your view of the world as a whole.
Author | : Adam Cureton |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 846 |
Release | : 2020-05-14 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0190622881 |
Disability raises profound and fundamental issues: questions about human embodiment and well-being; dignity, respect, justice and equality; personal and social identity. It raises pressing questions for educational, health, reproductive, and technology policy, and confronts the scope and direction of the human and civil rights movements. Yet it is only recently that disability has become the subject of the sustained and rigorous philosophical inquiry that it deserves. The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Disability is the first comprehensive volume on the subject. The volume's contents range from debates over the definition of disability to the challenges posed by disability for justice and dignity; from the relevance of disability for respect, other interpersonal attitudes, and intimate relationships to its significance for health policy, biotechnology, and human enhancement; from the ways that disability scholarship can enrich moral and political philosophy, to the importance of physical and intellectual disabilities for the philosophy of mind and action. The contributions reflect the variety of areas of expertise, intellectual orientations, and personal backgrounds of their authors. Some are founding philosophers of disability; others are promising new scholars; still others are leading philosophers from other areas writing on disability for the first time. Many have disabilities themselves. This volume boldly explores neglected issues, offers fresh perspectives on familiar ones, and ultimately expands philosophy's boundaries. More than merely presenting an overview of existing work, this Handbook will chart the growth and direction of a vital and burgeoning field for years to come.