Winner of the Autism Society of America\'s Dr.
Filled with humanity and wisdom, Uniquely Human should reassure parents and caregivers of kids with Autism and any other disability that their kids are not broken, but, indeed, special ( Booklist , starred review)..
It conveys a deep respect for people with Autism and their own unique qualities.
Prizant\'s four-decade career.
Uniquely Human is a brilliant (Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes ) approach to Autism in the modern age that provides common sense [and] practical advice (Temple Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain ) drawn from Dr.
Rather than curb these behaviors, it\'s better to enhance abilities, build on strengths, and offer supports that will lead to more desirable behavior and a better quality of life.
Prizant sees them as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming.
Instead of classifying autistic behaviors as signs of pathology, Dr.
Prizant\'s Uniquely Human is a crucial step in promoting better understanding and a more humane approach (Associated Press).
A must-read for anyone touched by autism...
Dr.
Prizant\'s Uniquely Human tackles new language such as shifting from person-first language to identity-first language, diversity of identity in the Autism sphere, and the future of autistic advocacy by amplifying the voices of autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
Barry M.
Now, this Updated and expanded edition of Dr.
Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of autistic symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns.
Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism A groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world\'s leading experts, who portrays Autism as a unique way of being human--this is required reading...
Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive ( Chicago Tribune ).
Winner of the Autism Society of America\'s Dr
