Uniquely Human: Updated and Expanded

<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 humanthis is ';required reading...Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive' (<i>Chicago Tribune</i>).</b><BR><BR>Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of ';autistic' symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now, this updated and expanded edition of Dr. Barry M. Prizant's <i>Uniquely Human</i> tackles new language such as shifting from ';person-first language' to ';identity-first language,' diversity of identity in the autism sphere, and the future of autistic advocacy by amplifying the voices of autistic and neurodivergent individuals.<BR> <BR>';A must-read for anyone touched by autismDr. 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><i>Uniquely Human</i> is a ';brilliant' (Steve Silberman, author of <i>NeuroTribes</i>) approach to autism in the modern age that provides ';common sense [and] practical advice' (Temple Grandin, author of <i>The Autistic Brain</i>) 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).