Uniquely Human

Name: Uniquely Human
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800811249
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A Different Way of Seeing Autism - Revised and Expanded

By Tom Fields-Meyer and Dr. Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D

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Uniquely Human by Tom Fields-Meyer and Dr. Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D. offers an insightful exploration into understanding autism, presenting a compassionate perspective that challenges conventional approaches. It focuses on empathising with individuals with autism and embracing their unique ways of experiencing the world, offering strategies for better communication and connection. The book provides guidance for families and professionals, promoting a strengths-based approach to support those on the autism spectrum.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in a compassionate approach to understanding autism, focusing on the uniqueness of each individual. It offers insights from a developmental and empathetic perspective, which might resonate with those seeking to better support and connect with autistic individuals.

Uniquely Human

Essential reading for parents, teachers, therapists and anyone who cares for people on the autism spectrum - now revised and expanded.

Essential reading for parents, teachers, therapists and anyone who cares for people on the autism spectrum - now revised and expanded

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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, 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

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Uniquely Human by Tom Fields-Meyer and Dr. Barry M. Prizant is celebrated for its insightful perspective on autism. Reviews highlight its practical, common-sense advice grounded in decades of experience, challenging the conventional fix-it approach. The book is praised for its inspirational storytelling, which illuminates autism with real-life examples, making it a highly recommended read for parents, educators, and professionals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800811249

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, is among the world's leading authorities on autism, with more than fifty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. He is an adjunct professor at Brown University and coauthor of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, now being implemented in more than a dozen countries. Dr. Prizant has published more than 120 articles and chapters and has received many awards for his career in supporting autistic persons and related disabilities and their families. Dr. Prizant lives in Cranston, Rhode Island, with his wife, Dr. Elaine Meyer.

Tom Fields-Meyer is the author of Following Ezra, an account of what he has learned from his autistic son. He teaches at the Extension Writers' Program of UCLA.