AUTISM: A SHORT INTRODUCTION

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of autism with this accessible and informative book. Discover what lies behind this complex disorder, what its causes and symptoms are, and how it affects the lives of people with autism and their loved ones. This book is the key to understanding autism and Asperger's syndrome, written by renowned experts from the Universities of Oxford and Łódź.

• Understanding Autism: Learn about the causes, symptoms, and connections to Asperger's syndrome.
• Current Knowledge: Discover the latest research from neuroscience, psychology, and genetics.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Gain knowledge from various fields of science.
• Accessible Language: Understand complex issues in a simple and clear manner.
• Knowledge from Experts: Trust renowned scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Łódź.
• Ideal Introduction: Perfect reading for beginners and those who want to expand their knowledge.
• Supplementing Knowledge: Deepen your interests and passions.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way a person perceives the world and interacts with others. The book "Autism: A Short Introduction" offers a comprehensive overview of this issue, discussing both biological and psychological aspects. The author explains in an accessible way what causes autism, what its main symptoms are, and how it relates to Asperger's syndrome. Referring to various conditions that lie behind these labels, and looking at the symptoms of autistic disorders, she examines the causes of the increase in autism cases. She presents its connections with neuroscience, psychology, brain development, genetics, and environmental causes. She also does not omit psychological issues related to social impairment and savantism. She tries to bring readers closer to how the mind of a person with autism works.

The "Short Introduction" series is an interdisciplinary compendium of knowledge that provides accessible current knowledge about the modern world. The books in this series are written by renowned experts from the Universities of Oxford and Łódź, which guarantees a high level of content and the timeliness of the information presented. These are popular science publications that, in an accessible formula, far from academic lectures, present the most important issues of the 21st century - from culture, religion, history through natural sciences to technology. Books ideal both as an introduction to new topics and as a supplement to knowledge about what fascinates us.

The University of Łódź Publishing House, known for its high-quality scientific and popular science publications, presents this book as part of a series that has gained recognition from readers around the world. The scientific supervision of the Polish edition of the series is provided by scientists from the University of Łódź: Prof. Krystyna Kujawińska Courtney, Prof. Ewa Gajewska, Prof. Aneta Pawłowska, Prof. Jerzy Gajdka, Prof. Piotr Stalmaszczyk. Thanks to this, you can be sure that you are receiving reliable and verified knowledge that will help you better understand autism and its impact on the lives of people associated with it.