Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (950 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0127MJH7A |
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| Number of Pages | : | 294 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Prizant, attempts to eliminate "autistic" behaviors may actually interfere with important developmental processes. In fact, argues Dr. Autism is usually portrayed as a checklist of deficits, including difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Prizant suggests a major shift in understanding autism: instead of classifying "autistic" behaviors as signs of pathology, he sees them as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming. Uniquely Human is a groundbreaking book on autism by one of the world's leading experts, who portrays autism not as a tragic disability but as a unique way of being human. It conveys a deep respect for people with autism and the qualities that make them special. In Uniquely Human, Dr. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant's four-decade career working in universit
"Too many therapists focus on behaviors they want to stop and not "Why that behavior occurs"" according to Frank J. Kelly. My son was diagnosed with ASD in January 2012 and it took us Too many therapists focus on behaviors they want to stop and not "Why that behavior occurs" My son was diagnosed with ASD in January 2012 and it took us 3 years to put all the "pieces" together to get where we are today. Many of that 3 years of exploration, failure and discovery could have been reduced in duration if we had access to Dr. Pizant's book.So many therapists (both in school and private operations) don't "get it". They focus on the deficits and "extinguishing behaviors" when they should be asking "why is that behavior present"? My wife and I finally figured much of it out after trying therapy . years to put all the "pieces" together to get where we are today. Many of that Too many therapists focus on behaviors they want to stop and not "Why that behavior occurs" My son was diagnosed with ASD in January 2012 and it took us 3 years to put all the "pieces" together to get where we are today. Many of that 3 years of exploration, failure and discovery could have been reduced in duration if we had access to Dr. Pizant's book.So many therapists (both in school and private operations) don't "get it". They focus on the deficits and "extinguishing behaviors" when they should be asking "why is that behavior present"? My wife and I finally figured much of it out after trying therapy . years of exploration, failure and discovery could have been reduced in duration if we had access to Dr. Pizant's book.So many therapists (both in school and private operations) don't "get it". They focus on the deficits and "extinguishing behaviors" when they should be asking "why is that behavior present"? My wife and I finally figured much of it out after trying therapy . ESSENTIAL for all those touched by autism Alex I am a speech language pathologist working with the autism population.As a fresh graduate, I am very thankful for two things at the start of my career:1) Having a clinical placement experience in grad school at a clinic full of therapists who "GET IT" teaching me.2) This book.The perspective Dr. Prizant offers on autism is essential for any therapist, teacher, or parent touched by a "unique human." Instead of 'pathologizing' every behavior focusing on the WHY, appreciating what's unique, and be willing to join the. "Uniquely Human" is by far the most beautiful and sensitive book about autism I have ever read "Uniquely Human" is by far the most beautiful and sensitive book about autism I have ever read and way overdo! Hopefully more and more people will "get it" as a result of reading this book and individuals on the spectrum will be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve!!Maria Teresa Guanabara (parent of Justin Canha, young adult with autism, whose journey is mentioned in this fabulous book)