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Demystifying the autistic experience : a humanistic introduction for parents, caregivers, and educators /

Parents, caregivers and educators are often at a loss about how best to support an individual with autism because they are overwhelmed by 'behaviors', inundated with prognoses and clinical jargon, or confused by technical information. This book introduces autism from a non-clinical, humani...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Stillman, William, 1963-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2003.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Parents, caregivers and educators are often at a loss about how best to support an individual with autism because they are overwhelmed by 'behaviors', 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 peo.
Physical Description:1 online resource (176 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-171) and index.
ISBN:1417502002
9781417502004
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