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- Anthony John Attwood (born 9 February 1952) is a British psychologist notable for his work on Asperger syndrome. He resides in Queensland, Australia, where he is an Associate Professor at Griffith University.
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Anthony John Attwood (born 9 February 1952) is a British psychologist notable for his work on Asperger syndrome. He resides in Queensland , Australia , where he is an Associate Professor at Griffith University .
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First, what is autism? Autism describes a differentway of thinking, learning, relating, sensing, perceiving, moving, and empathising (see below). An important word in this definition is different, notdisordered, defective or dysfunctional. When people say high functioning autism, they usually mean that the autistic person has autism andtypical lang...
Using the term high functioning autism implies that there is a linear scale of autism from low functioning to high functioning. Thinking of autism in such a linear way discounts the multiple gifts and challenges that come along with autism. Rather than existing on a single continuum or dimension, autism is part of the person’s functioning on at lea...
In talking about autism, most autistic people prefer autism first language, i.e. autistic person, rather than person first language, as in person with autism. Putting autism first indicates that autism is part of who that person is, across multiple dimensions, as described above. Autism on its own is not a disability, instead it is a way of beingin...
The most useful way to think about autism is to understand it as different neurology expressed in a ‘rainbow’ of ways that represent both strengths and challenges in the person’s profile. The person is different, not defective. They deserve respect and admiration for how they cope in a world where most people are not autistic and do not understand ...
By Dr Michelle Garnett and Prof Tony Attwood. What is Autism? There are so many words out there for ASD, including autism, high functioning autism, Asperger’s Disorder, PDD-NOS just for a start. The most commonly used is autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a term to describe some unique aspects to the way a person’s brain works.
Today we are diving into the world of Asperger’s with none other than Professor Tony Attwood. We delve into how our understanding of autism has changed over ...
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Dr Tony Attwood's, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger’s syndrome. It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects the syndrome for children through to adults.
Tony Attwood is a practicing Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the field of Asperger’s Syndrome. For the last 25 years he has met and worked with several hundred individuals with this syndrome, ranging widely in age, ability and background.
Aug 12, 2022 · Professor Tony Attwood has specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He has written two books: Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals and The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome.
