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


Format Häftad Omfång 368 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Profile Books Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2022-04-21 ISBN 9781800811249