{"product_id":"uniquely-human-a-different-way-of-seeing-autism","title":"Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eUniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eBarry M Prizant\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e9781476776248\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Schuster\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003e2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition: \u003c\/b\u003eReprint\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e272\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Autism Society of America's Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world's leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human--this is \"required reading....Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive\" (\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAutism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of \"autistic\" symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant offers a new and compelling paradigm: the most successful approaches to autism don't aim at fixing a person by eliminating symptoms, but rather seeking to understand the individual's experience and what underlies the behavior. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A must-read for anyone touched by autism... Dr. Prizant's \u003ci\u003eUniquely Human\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A remarkable approach to autism....A truly impactful, necessary book\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review), \u003ci\u003eUniquely Human\u003c\/i\u003e offers inspiration and practical advice 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, \u003ci\u003eUniquely Human\u003c\/i\u003e \"should reassure parents and caregivers of kids with autism and any other disability that their kids are not broken, but, indeed, special\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism | Barry M Prizant | Paperback | 9781476776248 | Used: Like New | Psychology 1733088","offer_id":48429745701016,"sku":"1733088","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/1609\/4360\/files\/61G1VkkjTnL.jpg?v=1773350427","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutbookstore.com\/products\/uniquely-human-a-different-way-of-seeing-autism","provider":"Roundabout Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}