Treating Autism Today: Lacanian Perspectives

This book provides a psychoanalytic critique of mainstream models of autism, examining their conceptual and ideological underpinnings and offering a Lacanian perspective on the hypothesis of biological-genetic causality and the claims of effective therapy. It is illustrated by clinical examples and will be of interest to Lacanian clinicians, scholars, psychotherapists, psychologists, and those working with children diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 132 pages
\n Publication date: 19 November 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Drawing together a diverse array of psychoanalytic practitioners, this comprehensive collection offers a critical evaluation of prevailing models of autism, delving into the conceptual and ideological foundations of the behavioral and cognitive approaches that are widely prevalent today. Serving as the inaugural book to provide a psychoanalytic exploration of conventional non-analytic approaches, it presents a collection of thought-provoking essays that examine the historical origins, theoretical underpinnings, and empirical validity of mainstream assumptions from diverse perspectives. The authors, drawing upon the Lacanian framework, critically examine the hypothesis of biological-genetic causality of autism and assess the claims made by these approaches regarding their potential for effective therapy. These discussions are contextualized historically through an introduction and afterword that offer valuable pointers and references to further readings on Lacanian approaches to autism. Throughout the text, clinical examples are employed to illustrate the key concepts and applications, making Treating Autism Today an invaluable resource for Lacanian clinicians, scholars, psychotherapists, psychologists, and professionals engaged in working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

\n Weight: 234g\n
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367369897\n \n