A REVOLUTIONARY AND ENGAGING EDITION

Winner of the Dr. Temple Grandin Award from the American Autism Society.

Autism is a different way of being. By understanding autistic behaviors as strategies to cope with a world that seems chaotic and overwhelmingly difficult, Barry Prizant seeks to enhance abilities, teach new skills, help individuals build on their strengths, and develop coping strategies to achieve a better quality of life.

The revised and updated edition includes new material on identity and intersection, as well as a professional support chapter for autistics. Uniquely Human offers a compassionate and insightful perspective that can be life-changing. With a rich collection of inspiring stories and practical advice from thousands of autistic individuals and their families, this is a groundbreaking book by one of the world's leading experts - essential reading for anyone interested in individuals on the autism spectrum.

Pages: 368, Year of Publication: 0421, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm