Pitney, John J., Jr., 1955- author.
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]
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Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• A short history of autism — Medicine, science, and math — Education — Before, outside, and after the classroom — The future.
• In this first book devoted exclusively to the contentious politics of autism, noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families. –Jacket.

Subjects:

• Autism — United States.
• Special education — United States.
• Medical policy — United States.
• Autistic Disorder — United States.
• Education, Special — United States.
• Policy Making — United States.
• Politics — United States.
• Public Policy — United States.

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