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Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

Barry M. Prizant
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Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Barry M. Prizant

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Informative

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.6

9,466 ratings

92%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing 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.

4.6

9,466 ratings

92%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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