Demystifying the Autistic Experience

A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators

William Stillman

Paperback: £13.99 / $21.95

2002, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-726-2, BIC 2: VFJD JMC JNSG

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Parents, caregivers and educators are often at a loss about how best to support an individual with autism because they are overwhelmed by 'behaviours', inundated with prognoses and clinical jargon, or confused by technical information. This book introduces autism from a non-clinical, humanist perspective, emphasizing that we are all more alike than different. The author deconstructs the fundamental concepts of the autistic experience using language, examples and anecdotes that are concrete and understandable for all. Reinforced for the reader is the importance of listening carefully to what people are telling us about valuing differences, personal passions, communication, and holistic wellness.

Author information

• William Stillman

Subject areas

• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
• Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords

• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• children,
• counselling,
• inclusive classroom,
• occupational therapy,
• special education,
• speech and language therapy

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