03173cam a2200301 4500 971577999 TxAuBib 20230908120000.0 ||||||s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781797145716 1797145711 1f2a5b4c-520d-455e-9cd5-365339b70e63 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 8439015 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Prizant, Barry M. Uniquely Human [Libby] : Updated and Expanded: A Different Way of Seeing Autism. Simon & Schuster Audio, 2022. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 324MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 324MB. Family & Relationships. Psychology. Nonfiction. HTML:<b>Winner of the Autism Society of America's Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism</b><br /> <br /> <b>A groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world's leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human—this is "required reading....Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive" (<i>Chicago Tribune</i>).</b><br /> Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of "autistic" symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant offers a new and compelling paradigm: the most successful approaches to autism don't aim at fixing a person by eliminating symptoms, but rather seeking to understand the individual's experience and what underlies the behavior.<br /> <br /> "A must-read for anyone touched by autism... Dr. Prizant's <i>Uniquely Human</i> is a crucial step in promoting better understanding and a more humane approach" (Associated Press). Instead of classifying "autistic" behaviors as signs of pathology, Dr. Prizant sees them as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming. Rather than curb these behaviors, it's better to enhance abilities, build on strengths, and offer supports that will lead to more desirable behavior and a better quality of life.<br /> <br /> "A remarkable approach to autism....A truly impactful, necessary book" (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review), <i>Uniquely Human</i> offers inspiration and practical advice drawn from Dr. Prizant's four-decade career. It conveys a deep respect for people with autism and their own unique qualities. Filled with humanity and wisdom, <i>Uniquely Human</i> "should reassure parents and caregivers of kids with autism and any other disability that their kids are not broken, but, indeed, special" (<i>Booklist</i>, starred review). Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2023-09-08 20:00:02. Fields-Meyer, Tom. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=1f2a5b4c-520d-455e-9cd5-365339b70e63&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=1f2a5b4c-520d-455e-9cd5-365339b70e63&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)