Uniquely Human Podcast - UNIQUELYHUMAN.com
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Ranked #1 of Book Authority's "100 Best Autism Books Of All Time"
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Featured Book for United Nations World Autism Awareness Day 2017
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Winner - Autism Society of America's Temple Grandin Award - Outstanding Literary Work in Autism
A 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" (Chicago Tribune).
Autism 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.
"A must-read for anyone touched by autism... Dr. Prizant's Uniquely Human 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.
"A remarkable approach to autism....A truly impactful, necessary book" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Uniquely Human 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, Uniquely Human "should reassure parents and caregivers of kids with autism and any other disability that their kids are not broken, but, indeed, special" (Booklist, starred review).
Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities and as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions. Dr. Prizant has 50 years experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant and is an adjunct professor at Brown University. He is co-author of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, now being implemented in more than a dozen countries. He has been an invited keynote speaker/presenter in more than 25 countries and has published 4 books, 130 + articles and chapters, and has received many awards for his career improving quality of life for autistic persons and related conditions and their families. He is co-host of Uniquely Human:The Podcast, with autistic engineer, Dave Finch (uniquelyhuman.com).
