Autism and the Edges of the Known World: Sensitivities, Language, and Constructed Reality

Author(s): Olga Bogdashina

Aspergers & Autism

Explores various theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, this book looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual's view of the world, and how language both reflects and constructs that view.


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Olga Bogdashina, MA Education (Autism), PhD (Linguistics) has worked extensively in the field of autism as teacher, lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual and communication problems in autism. Since 1994, she has been the director of the first Day Centre for autistic children in Ukraine and the President of the Autism Society, Ukraine. Olga teaches and lectures around the world. She is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham University and Consultant Psychologist for Services for Adults with Autism, UK. She has an adult son with autism.

Acknowledgements. Introduction.; 1. Sensory Realities.; 2. Filtering Model; 3. Side-Notes: A Few Questions to Ask.; 4. Gesalt Perception.; 5. Sensory Perceptual Development.; 6. Hidden Agenda of Language.; 7. Non-Verbal Communication.; 8. Sensory Hypersensitivities.; 9. Other 'Extrasensory Phenomena' that are Reported in Autism.; 10. Necessary Side-Notes and Disclaimers. End Notes. References. Index.

General Fields

  • : 9781849050425
  • : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • : July 2010
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Olga Bogdashina
  • : Paperback
  • : 616.85882
  • : 224
  • : Illustrations