Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
In Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, Barry M. Prizant challenges conventional approaches to autism by arguing that many behaviors considered symptoms are actually coping strategies. Instead of trying to suppress these behaviors, Prizant advises parents, educators, and clinicians to investigate their emotional causes and leverage them to support the strengths of individuals with autism.
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Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant is lauded for its empathetic and compassionate approach to understanding autism. It offers practical advice rooted in experience, making it accessible and insightful. Some critics feel it occasionally oversimplifies complex issues, but overall, it's praised for fostering a positive perspective on autism.
Readers who would enjoy Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant are often educators, parents, therapists, or individuals seeking a compassionate and humanistic perspective on autism. Comparable to The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida and Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2015
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