Traces the lives and educations of nine autistic people educated at the Ives School in New Haven, CT, between 1963 and 1972, from childhood to their mid-twenties, with introductory chapters on autism and related disorders and the teaching methods at the school. The case histories include a b&w photo of each child, and comments from parents on navigating the medical and educational systems. Of interest to educators, pediatricians, childcare professionals, and parents. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Virginia Walker Sperry was director of the Ives School from 1966 to 1972.
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Seller: Sheila B. Amdur, Coventry, CT, U.S.A.
Blue Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition Stated. 0-208-02413-1. xix, 234 pp. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 000495