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Autism

Explaining the Enigma

Uta Frith

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Description

Autism (1989) presents pioneering theories on how individuals with autism perceive and process information, revolutionizing our understanding of the autism spectrum and paving the way for more effective support and intervention strategies. 

Who Should Listen

  • Parents, family members, coworkers, or friends of individuals with autism curious to understand more
  • Employers or managers interested in neurodiversity in the workplace
  • Anyone curious about  psychology or cognitive neuroscience

About the Authors

Uta Frith is a world-renowned developmental psychologist who has made seminal contributions to the understanding of autism `and dyslexia. She is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Development at University College London and has received numerous honors, including being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and the British Academy. Frith's influential works include Autism and Asperger Syndrome (1991), and she was awarded the European Latsis Prize in 2014 for her outstanding contributions to human cognitive development research.