Included with your textbook purchase is a little something extra. And when explained through their eyes, a lot of the behavior that seems so baffling starts to make sense. Uniquely Human is an amazing book! Teachers who have studied these behaviors need to listen to the child and then be able to access the situation based on the childs needs/experiences/lIn addition to giving fantastic information on Autism, this author gives first hand knowledge of how to handle different situations that might occur with a child. The stories shared cover all age ranges- Into adulthood- and I found that particularly helpful. 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. 1476776237 It's definitely one of the best books of the year.As an autistic individual, this book cannot be more amazing! Changes the perspective from trying to “fix” or “cure” autism to seeing it as a gift and something to be celebrated. 3 In this earlier effort, I outlined a number of reasons why the Book of Acts is important.

I found myself marking and highlighting so many passages.

Uniquely Human is filled with the genuine appreciation Prizant has for the humanity of the children he's supported. I highly recommend this book not only for parents, teachers, and caregivers, but also for grandparents and others who might not understand that the autistic child's behaviors are not the result of stubbornness This is the book I wish I could have read when my son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS almost 6 years ago (of course, it wasn't written then). Published by Rent Uniquely Human 1st edition (978-1476776248) today, or search our site for other textbooks by Barry M. Prizant. UNIQUELY HUMAN BARRY M. PRIZANT, Ph.D. “This is a wonderful book. The Unique Contribution of the Book of Acts. Prizant must be a deeply empathetic human being and his philosophy on autism can be applied and used to better parent and teach all human beings!

The focus of the piece covers families, schooling, friendships, healthcare, careers, etc., and all the struggles, happiness, and stimming that occur amongst them.

He looks for underlying stressors and is always searching for ways to communicate and help. Prizant provides readers with a deep understanding of the strengths, challenges, and coping efforts of individuals with autism. I strongly recommend this book to parents and professionals and congratulate Barry for writing the book that needed to be written". I work with kids on the spectrum (and have one of my own) and read tons about autism, and I learned new things from this book. It will change our perception and understanding of autism. It was very refreshing to read! Truer words have never been written. The book is ˚lled with sound advice based on As a parent of 2 children on the spectrum, I received a wealth of knowledge from Barry Prizant and found myself regularly highlighting passages to share with my husband. This perspective leads to therapies focused on ridding individuals of autistic symptoms. In my field of work as and Education Assistant for the public school district in my area, I work with kids diagnosed with ASD and this book was recommended on several occasions and I was so happy to finally be able to get my hands on a copy. Read 231 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The stories shared cover all age ranges- Into adulthood- and I found that particularly helpful. The author is brillant in this book to give examples of his own observations and how issues might best be handled. Maybe that works for a text book and maybe it reads well as positive enforcement for someone dealing with a child with autism but it didn't work for me.This book had One Good Idea and exploited it from every angle.

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