Difference Not Disorder Understanding Autism Theory in Practice

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As the parent of a daughter who is on the autistic spectrum, I found the book informative and wished that I had read it when she was first diagnosed.–Surrinder Sandham Bains, Health Professional/Parent Carer

Catherine’s writing … gently draws you into scrutinising the assumptions, values and beliefs that underpin your own understandings for practice – she really makes you think – and that for me is the marker of a truly valuable book.–Dr Tina Cook, Professorial Fellow, Department of Disability and Education, Liverpool Hope University

I congratulate Dr Catherine Harvey for this thought-provoking journey through the history of autism and for highlighting the various therapies and interventions that have evolved over many years. It is also a very worthwhile reference book for parents and professionals, and will encourage us to question our own awareness and knowledge.–Dr Pat Matthews, Executive Director, the Irish Society for Autism

I had the pleasure of working with Catherine Harvey during her teaching career: this book encapsulates the progressive, holistic approach she herself practised when educating children with AS and working closely with families. I recommend this book to fellow speech and language therapists interested in supporting children in schools. It should be a core text for trainee teachers. I would also recommend this book for parents whose children have been newly diagnosed as it delivers up-to-date classification information and theories with a wealth of personal practical school-based experience in an easy-to-read format.–Louise Gallagher Sterritt, Speech & Language Therapist and Doctoral student.