Understanding Developmental Disorders: A Causal Modelling ApproachISBN: 978-0-631-18757-8
Hardcover
320 pages
January 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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"In his compelling book, Understanding Developmental
Disorders, John Morton applies a causal modeling approach to
understanding the influences that biological, cognitive,
behavioral, and environmental factors exert on the emergence of
developmental disorders. Morton eloquently conveys a way of
conceptualizing various theories of developmental disorders. This
volume will provide an invaluable tool for students, practitioners,
and those in academia. I highly recommend it as a must for all
professionals striving to understand the origins and course of
developmental disorders." Dante Cicchetti, Ph.D., Director, Mt.
Hope Family Center
"Causal modelling of cognition is a new and original tool not
only for thinking with precision about cognitive development and
the ways in which it can go amiss; I can see this book having a
revolutionary impact on developmental psychology. The
causal-modelling framework is also valuable for exposing the kind
of sloppy thinking about the causes of developmental difficulties
that one sees so often in statements by journalists and politicians
(the book contains many such examples). Simply and cogently
written, this book is of great importance both for scientists in
developmental psychology and for public-health professionals
concerned with disorders such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia."
Prof Max Coltheart, Scientific Director, Macquarie Centre for
Cognitive Science, Australia
"John Morton's deep and wonderful book should be required
reading for any serious student of cognitive development, as well
as for any researcher concerned with developmental disabilities. In
giving us a tool for thinking about the causal history of
developmental disabilities, he offers profound insights into the
nature of causality, the relations among different levels of
analysis, and the causes of four developmental syndromes, including
autism and dyslexia." Susan Carey, Professor, Harvard
University
"Morton's lucid and highly readable book offers an excellent
tool to clarify the field of developmental disorders as it stands
and to point the way to the future." Trends in Cognitive
Sciences, August 2005
"Morton writes from first principles but then, as the book
progresses, assumes some psychological sophistication. He has a
comfortable and conversational...style that has become unusual in
scientific writing. It invites reflection, questioning and
discussion and I found it well suited to putting across concepts."
Tom Berney, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, May
2006
“Morton’s causal modeling approach seems an innovative and insightful advance in examining and understanding the causes and diagnosis of pathologic conditions.” Psychological Record