title: [The history and challenges of the perception of autism].
abstract: Over the last few years, the perception of autistic disorders, the theoretical references studied, diagnostic, assessment, care, educational and pedagogical practices have been transformed. Looking back at these developments helps to clarify current debates on autism and to resituate them in a historical perspective.
authors.forename: Hélène
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Charvolin
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000266:history*; D002648:Child; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans