Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism - Revised and Expanded

di Barry M. Prizant (Autore)

Tom Fields-Meyer (Autore)

Profile Books Ltd, 2022

A REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION Winner of the Autism Society of America's Dr Temple Grandin Award Autism 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

• Autore: Barry M. Prizant, Tom Fields-Meyer
• Editore: Profile Books Ltd
• Anno: 2022
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 368 p.
• Dimensioni: 196 x 128 mm
• Peso: 299 gr.
• EAN: 9781800811249

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