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An Introduction to Children With Autism offers an informative overview of the autism spectrum. The book focuses on symptoms of autism and related disorders and characteristics of autism, including language, cognitive, behavioral, movement, affect/mood, temperament, sleeping and eating, and sensory characteristics. In addition, two case histories and evaluations are shared: one of a low-functioning child with autism and one of a high-functioning child with autism. Web resources and suggested readings are provided.

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Tammy D. Barry, Ph.D., is a child clinical psychologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). She obtained her M.A. and Ph.D. from The University of Alabama and completed her clinical internship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology. Frances A. Karnes is professor of curriculum, instruction, and special education at The University of Southern Mississippi. She is widely known for her teaching, research, publications, innovative program developments, and service activities in gifted education and leadership training.

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