Lorna's Publications

Autistic Children, 1964

This book provides a guide for parents and professionals who live or work with autistic children. It explains how these children perceive the world around them, the difficulties they face in daily life—particularly on emotional, behavioural, and affective levels—and offers ways to better support them.

Children Apart: Autistic Children and Their Families, 1969

This booklet clearly and accessibly informs about autism in children and its implications for the family. It is aimed at parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone wishing to understand what autistic children experience within their families.

Autistic Children: A Guide for Parents, 1972

In this revised edition, Lorna Wing explains how the autistic child perceives their world and how to help parents, teachers, and doctors deal with the behavioural and emotional difficulties they may present.

Early Childhood Autism: Clinical, Educational and Social Aspects, 1975

This collective volume brings together various contributions on autism in early childhood from clinical, educational, and social perspectives. The goal is to broaden understanding of the disorder from its earliest manifestations and to propose approaches for assessment, education, and social support.

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Clinical Account, 1981

This presents Asperger’s syndrome as a form of autism where intelligence is normal or high, but social interactions and communication pose problems. Drawing on clinical cases, the book describes the characteristics, evolution, and specific needs of these children and adults, advocating for better recognition and understanding of the syndrome.

Autistic Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 1985

This practical guide helps parents, teachers, and professionals understand the daily life of an autistic child. It describes how the child perceives their environment, the behavioural and emotional difficulties they may encounter, and offers concrete support strategies. The book also addresses the essential role of the family, available services, and future prospects.

Autistic Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 1985

This analyses the closure of Darenth Park Mental Handicap Hospital, the first major British hospital for people with mental disabilities to close under the 1980s “community care” policy. It evaluates the deinstitutionalisation processes, the challenges encountered during resident resettlement, and the social and psychological implications of this major change. The study highlights successes and difficulties, providing valuable insight for public health policies and practices in caring for people with mental disabilities.

The Autistic Spectrum: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child, 2001

This practical guide for parents, teachers, and health professionals offers advice based on the latest scientific advances to understand and support autistic children. The recognised experts explain how autistic children perceive the world, their specific difficulties, and propose strategies to teach basic skills, improve communication, develop social abilities, and manage behaviours. The book also emphasises the importance of a structured and predictable environment to promote the child’s well-being and development.