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In the 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. Nearly everything about autism is subject to debate and struggle, including its measurement and definition. Organizational attempts to deal with autism have resulted in not a single "autism policy," but a vast array of policies at the federal, state, and local levels, which often leave people with autism and their families

Autistic disorder -- United States. --- Education, Special -- United States. --- Policy Making -- United States. --- Politics -- United States. --- Social Control, Formal. --- Social Control Policies. --- Education, Nonprofessional. --- Child Development Disorders, Pervasive. --- Social Sciences. --- Policy. --- Health Care Economics and Organizations. --- Education. --- Neurodevelopmental Disorders. --- Sociology. --- Delivery of Health Care. --- Mental Disorders. --- Geography. --- Psychology. --- Public Policy. --- Autistic Disorder. --- Education, Special. --- Policy Making. --- Politics. --- North America. --- Americas. --- Geographic Locations. --- United States.