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Uniquely Human

Uniquely Human

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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
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
368
Release Date:
2022-04-21
Publication Date:
2022-04-21
Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1800811241
ISBN13:
9781800811249
Weight:
300 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
196 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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