
This book is concerned with the protective and preservative aspects of the type of autism which seems to be mainly psychogenic in origin. It demonstrates the value of the application of findings from work with autistic children to certain neurotic adult patients.

This book suggests that psychotherapeutic treatment which is based on a deep understanding of the function of autism can modify and heal the overwhelming need for this powerful inbuilt survival reaction, so that it is used appropriately in a less overall and crippling way.The...