Essential reading for parents, teachers, therapists and anyone who cares for people on the autism spectrum - now revised and expanded.
A REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITIONWinner of the Autism Society of America''s Dr Temple Grandin AwardAutism is a different way of being human. By understanding autistic behaviours as strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming, Barry Prizant seeks to enhance abilities, to teach new skills, help individuals build on their strengths and develop coping strategies to achieve a better quality of life. Revised and updated with new material on identity and intersectionality and a chapter on autistic advocacy, Uniquely Human offers a compassionate and insightful perspective that could be life-changing. With a wealth of inspiring stories and practical advice from thousands of autistic people and their families this is a ground-breaking book by one of the world''s leading experts - essential reading for anyone who cares for people on the autism spectrum.''Common sense practical advice based on a forty-year career'' Temple Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain''Will change our perception and understanding of autism ... I strongly recommend this book to parents and professionals'' Tony Attwood, author of The Complete Guide to Asperger''s Syndrome
- | Author: Dr. Barry M., Ph.D Prizant, Tom Fields-Meyer
- | Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
- | Publication Date: Apr 21, 2022
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781800811249
- | ISBN-10: 1800811241
