Uniquely human : a different way of seeing autism
by Prizant, Barry M. (Author), Fields-Meyer, Thomas (Author)
Summary
"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 Uniquely Human tackles new languag... Full description
Summary: |
"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 Uniquely Human 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"-- |
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Physical Description: |
xviii, 346 pages ; 22 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-325) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781982193898 1982193891 |
Author Notes: |
Tom Fields-Meyer is author of the critically acclaimed memoir Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love from His Extraordinary Son , a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine , The Wall Street Journal , the Los Angeles Times , and The Washington Post . The coauthor (with Barry M. Prizant) of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism , and former senior writer for People , he lives in Los Angeles, where he teaches in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. |