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By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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Describe the history of mental illness.
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Evaluate the criteria against which normality is measured.
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Critically assess the classification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a mental health disorder.
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Appraise the critical turn to language.
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Recognise the value of this book.
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O’Reilly, M., Lester, J.N., Muskett, T. (2017). Introduction: Mental Health, Mental Illness, and a Critical Position on Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: O'Reilly, M., Lester, J., Muskett, T. (eds) A Practical Guide to Social Interaction Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Language of Mental Health. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-59236-1_1
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