Abstract

ARAUJO, Conceição A. Serralha de. The Winnicott's perspective about the autism in the case of Vitor. Psyche (Sao Paulo) [online]. 2004, vol.8, n.13, pp. 43-60. ISSN 1415-1138.

This work discusses briefly the infantile autism, pointing the variety of transformations in its definition in the last years and focusing the understanding of D. W. Winnicott on this issue. We present elements of Vitor's case in order to illustrate important points of Winnicott's theory in comprehending the etiology of the autistic condition.

Keywords : Infantile autism; Winnicott; Environmental holding; Maternal defense; Primary maternal preoccupation.

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