Judith Bluestone This well-written and easily understandable book brings together the disparate pieces of information and speculation about this puzzling condition, and provides insights into its underlying causes. Through case studies and personal stories, as well as neuroscientific research about developmental processes, the author uses a holistic approach to give hope to parents, relatives, and professionals working with those affected by autism. The many references, appendices, photos and charts, make this book an invaluable addition to the literature on this subject. Judith Bluestone received the Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for creating the world-renowned work called HANDLE, the Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency. Having triumphed herself over the challenges of autism, she now serves as an advocate, teacher, therapist, lecturer, and founder of the HANDLE Institute in Seattle, WA. Additional Information Publisher: Sapphire Enterprises, LLC Format: Softcover Publication Year: 2005 Page Count: 234 Height: 9 Width: 7 Subject/Genre: Health