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Uniquely human : a different way of seeing autism / Barry M. Prizant, PhD, with Tom Fields-Meyer.

Prizant, Barry M., (author.). Fields-Meyer, Thomas, (author.).

Summary:

"Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of "autistic" symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now, this updated and expanded edition of Dr. Barry M. 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"--Amazon.

Record details

ISBN: 9781982193898
ISBN: 1982193891
Physical Description: xviii, 346 pages ; 22 cm
Edition: Updated and expanded edition.
Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2022.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Part one: Understanding autism. Ask "Why?" ; Listen ; Enthusiasms ; Trust, fear, and control ; Emotional memory ; Social understanding -- Part two: Living on the autism spectrum. What it takes to "get it" ; Wisdom from the circle ; The real experts ; The long view -- Part three: The future of autism. Reframing autistic identity ; Giving back, leading the way ; Energize the spirit.