
In her new book Phoebe Caldwell an expert practitioner with over 30 years' experience working with people with learning disabilities offers us a fresh insight into autism spectrum disorders Shifting her attention away from presentation & symptoms alone Phoebe explores & attempts to understand the sensory issues experienced by those on the spectrum & their neurobiological roots in an effort to find new ways of alleviating the distress that can characterise this condition The Anger Box is a book of ideas that spans a wide field of research & will be of interest to professionals but it will also appeal to parents with autistic children those with a general interest in the subject & many individuals on the autism spectrum themselves The book explores the relationship between pain & external stimuli trigeminal neuralgia visual distortions sensory overload environmental & neurological factors implicated in the development of ASD & a wide range of other areas Drawing upon her own wealth of experience the experiences of people on the spectrum & new scientific research Phoebe presents a fascinating & engaging exploration of life on the spectrum richly textured vibrant & above all informative