{"product_id":"9781476776255","title":"Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism","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\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).\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":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172084990192,"sku":"9781476776255","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781476776255_p0.jpg?v=1763610325","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781476776255","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}