M Sigman1, S Arbelle, C Dissanayake. 1. Department of Psychiatry, University of California at Los Angeles 90024-1759, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the main areas of current research findings regarding the core deficits in autism and the implications of these findings for the practicing clinician. METHOD: Behavioural, cognitive, emotional and neurophysiological aspects are covered with an emphasis on the importance of methodology. RESULTS: The implication of these findings for the treatment of autism is discussed. CONCLUSION: Autism can teach us how we learn about emotions and the possibility of sensitive periods of development.
OBJECTIVE: To review the main areas of current research findings regarding the core deficits in autism and the implications of these findings for the practicing clinician. METHOD: Behavioural, cognitive, emotional and neurophysiological aspects are covered with an emphasis on the importance of methodology. RESULTS: The implication of these findings for the treatment of autism is discussed. CONCLUSION:Autism can teach us how we learn about emotions and the possibility of sensitive periods of development.