{"product_id":"9781476776248","title":"Uniquely Human","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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).","brand":"Barry M. Prizant","offers":[{"title":"Simon \u0026amp; Schuster |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2016-07-19","offer_id":44151980523775,"sku":"9781476776248","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/products\/BNCImageAPI_bc2f3f57-d8be-4f75-8fc7-fd10e32d6116.jpg?v=1636025158","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781476776248","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}