Infantile Autism
The Syndrome and Its Implications for a Neural Theory of Behavior by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.
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In 1964, the release of Dr. Bernard Rimland's book, Infantile Autism, revolutionized the autism field by providing the autism community with much-needed guidance on how to understand and treat individuals on the spectrum. He single-handedly realigned the field from a psychodynamic, parent-blaming perspective to a scientific, physiological course of action. This 50th anniversary edition presents the original book with contributions from leaders in the autism field, including Drs. Martha Herbert and Simon Baron-Cohen, who celebrate Dr. Rimland's exceptional work, and place his findings within the context of autism as we understand it today.
Bringing Dr. Rimland's findings up to date for a new generation of readers, this book will be fascinating reading for parents and those on the autism spectrum as well as professionals working with autism and anyone with an interest in autism and/or psychological theory.
Stephen M Edelson
After earning a BA in Psychology and Sociology from UCLA and both a Master's degree and PhD in Experimental Psychology from the
University of Illinois, Dr. Stephen Edelson taught at Pitzer College and Willamette University. He then joined the Autism Research Institute, becoming Executive Director, and eventually Chief Science Officer. His research has examined
challenging behavior, sensory processing, aging, co-occurring medical conditions, and a variety of interventions. Dr. Edelson has organized international scientific meetings, administered research grant programs, delivered hundreds of lectures, and developed a worldwide network of more than 260 autism support groups in 78 countries. He also established the National Autism History Museum to help preserve the history of autism research. Stephen continues to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore new directions in autism research.
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