4.63/5
Author: Barry M. Prizant
Publication Date: Jul 19, 2016
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Hardcover,Kindle,Audible Audiobook,MP3 CD
Rating: 4.63/5 out of 1760
Publisher: Clarion / Simon
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Sep 08, 2016
This book had One Good Idea and exploited it from every angle. Maybe that works for a text book and maybe it reads well as positive enforcement for someone dealing with a child with autism but it didn't work for me.Aug 10, 2015
If I could give this book six stars, I would. Every parent of a newly diagnosed child should be given this book to read. This book is wonderful and I wish I had it to read nine years ago, when my son was diagnosed as autistic.Oct 05, 2015
Definitely one of the best books I've read on Autism and Asperger's. Prizant takes a very inclusive, whole-child approach. He emphasizes observation and listening in order to understand individuals with autism. I love his focus on asking "why" in the face of puzzling behaviors. He looks for underlying stressors and is always searching for ways to communicate and help. A very positive approach.Jul 22, 2015
Necessary book offering alternative philosophies to ABA and other rigid ASD therapies. Stresses the importance of imprinting positive emotional memories and fostering general happiness in kids to both enrich their lives and - incidentally - promote learning growth. Well-written and structured by someone with over forty years of field work. Recommended for parents, therapists, and teachers.Nov 15, 2015
I would like to thank Simon & Schuster for providing me with a free ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an open and honest review.Sep 12, 2015
Finally, we have a truly humanistic perspective on autism. If everyone read this book, there would be a lot more tolerance and understanding of neurodiversity in the world. Prizant provides readers with a deep understanding of the strengths, challenges, and coping efforts of individuals with autism. He carefully balances an understanding of autism as a difference in neurological wiring with an understanding that the word autism does not limit or wholly define an individual. All autistic Finally, we have a truly humanistic perspective on autism. If everyone read this book, there would be a lot more tolerance and understanding of neurodiversity in the world. Prizant provides readers with a deep understanding of the strengths, challenges, and coping efforts of individuals with autism. He carefully balances an understanding of autism as a difference in neurological wiring with an understanding that the word autism does not limit or wholly define an individual. All autistic behaviors are human behaviors, first and foremost, and Prizant points out how the behaviorists have been focusing on "deficits" a bit too much. He emphasises the importance of emotional regulation and the importance of parents and therapists who have an intuitive sense of how to connect with a child with autism. The only thing missing from this book is a reference to nonviolent communication (NVC), which would be a natural complement to Prizant's SCERTS model. Otherwise, I applaud Prizant for going against the behaviorist stream, and helping society embrace neurodiversity. ...moreAug 29, 2015
Everyone that lives or works with a person with ASD has to read this book.Aug 20, 2015
Absolutely wonderful book about being a positive influence in an autistic child's life. I found myself marking and highlighting so many passages. The stories shared cover all age ranges- Into adulthood- and I found that particularly helpful. Mostly this book is an affirmation that as a parent I have a say in my child's life and I can trust my instincts. Prizant must be a deeply empathetic human being and his philosophy on autism can be applied and used to better parent and teach all human Absolutely wonderful book about being a positive influence in an autistic child's life. I found myself marking and highlighting so many passages. The stories shared cover all age ranges- Into adulthood- and I found that particularly helpful. Mostly this book is an affirmation that as a parent I have a say in my child's life and I can trust my instincts. Prizant must be a deeply empathetic human being and his philosophy on autism can be applied and used to better parent and teach all human beings! ...moreJan 07, 2016
Quick, brilliant read for ANYONE... everyone.... all of you. :-)Jan 23, 2016
As an autistic individual, this book cannot be more amazing! Every parent, teacher, relative, and professional must read this book! Dr. Barry Prizant finally puts into words what I and many others as autistic individuals already knew but could not say.Sep 07, 2015
The best book I have read on autism. Truly allows you to move into the mind of a person with autism and try to understand.Sep 24, 2015
This book is truly groundbreaking. I work with kids on the spectrum (and have one of my own) and read tons about autism, and I learned new things from this book. It's definitely one of the best books of the year.Aug 24, 2015
One of my favorite books for helping families and staff to understand and truly support children and adults on the spectrum. Very respectful, full of appreciation for the beauty of diversity, and a fairly easy read. Recommend for anyone new to autism, especially, but really anyone who has someone with autism in their life.Sep 12, 2015
MUST-READ! Absolutely a must read for every parent, family member, educator, provider of care, and even those who want educate themselves with Autism. Finally a book with such deep understanding of Autism Spectrum for what it is: ..."Autism isn't an illness. It's a different way of being human..." Indeed! Truer words have never been written. Highly recommend reading this wonderful, compassionate book.Aug 07, 2015
There were a lot of good thoughts and good advice in this book but I was put off by some of the language and Prizant's surprising lack of familiarity with autistic culture - specifically that he is either not aware or doesn't respect that autistic people have reclaimed words like "autistic" and "stimming." I think it is still an excellent read for professionals, parents, teachers, and anyone else who needs to have explained to them that autistic people have thoughts and feelings just like any There were a lot of good thoughts and good advice in this book but I was put off by some of the language and Prizant's surprising lack of familiarity with autistic culture - specifically that he is either not aware or doesn't respect that autistic people have reclaimed words like "autistic" and "stimming." I think it is still an excellent read for professionals, parents, teachers, and anyone else who needs to have explained to them that autistic people have thoughts and feelings just like any other human being. ...moreSep 20, 2015
In addition to giving fantastic information on Autism, this author gives first hand knowledge of how to handle different situations that might occur with a child. He has gone into homes, schools, institutions and after studying different children in their environment, has discovered some unique ways to empower the child and enlighten the teachers. Teachers who have studied these behaviors need to listen to the child and then be able to access the situation based on the childs In addition to giving fantastic information on Autism, this author gives first hand knowledge of how to handle different situations that might occur with a child. He has gone into homes, schools, institutions and after studying different children in their environment, has discovered some unique ways to empower the child and enlighten the teachers. Teachers who have studied these behaviors need to listen to the child and then be able to access the situation based on the childs needs/experiences/language and other communicable techniques. The author is brillant in this book to give examples of his own observations and how issues might best be handled. Loved the book....recommend to every teacher/parent who might suspect that they have an autistic child. It is certainly a book that a parent of an autistic child needs to read. ...moreSep 24, 2019
A great book. If your life is touched by someone who lives with autistic characteristics, this will help you find a positive perspective on and positive responses towards that person. Well worth reading.May 26, 2019
BEST book I’ve read about ASD and I’ve read a lot of books about ASD:)Jan 04, 2016
What a phenomenal book! As a parent of 2 children on the spectrum, I received a wealth of knowledge from Barry Prizant and found myself regularly highlighting passages to share with my husband. Prizant has such a wonderful, respectful approach to understanding autism. It was very refreshing to read! One thing that stuck in my head is his use of the term "Enthusiasms" to replace the oft-used negative term "Obsessions" to refer to current interests of an individual on the spectrum. I will What a phenomenal book! As a parent of 2 children on the spectrum, I received a wealth of knowledge from Barry Prizant and found myself regularly highlighting passages to share with my husband. Prizant has such a wonderful, respectful approach to understanding autism. It was very refreshing to read! One thing that stuck in my head is his use of the term "Enthusiasms" to replace the oft-used negative term "Obsessions" to refer to current interests of an individual on the spectrum. I will definitely be recommending this to other parents in my local AS support group. Thank you, Dr. Prizant! I really needed this. ...moreDec 23, 2017
This is a nonpathologizing, normalizing look at autism that explores the reasons that people who are autistic behave the way that they do. And when explained through their eyes, a lot of the behavior that seems so baffling starts to make sense. This book is easy to read, and is good for parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with someone who is on the spectrum. I was really touched by the empathy that Dr. Prizant showed to people who are different. I had a few quibbles, but overall this is This is a nonpathologizing, normalizing look at autism that explores the reasons that people who are autistic behave the way that they do. And when explained through their eyes, a lot of the behavior that seems so baffling starts to make sense. This book is easy to read, and is good for parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with someone who is on the spectrum. I was really touched by the empathy that Dr. Prizant showed to people who are different. I had a few quibbles, but overall this is a definite recommend. ...moreDec 27, 2015
This is the book I wish I could have read when my son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS almost 6 years ago (of course, it wasn't written then). While I did not find many answers in this book, I found a whole lot of hope, and a wonderfully person-centered approach to dealing with behavior issues. I highly recommend this book not only for parents, teachers, and caregivers, but also for grandparents and others who might not understand that the autistic child's behaviors are not the result of stubbornness This is the book I wish I could have read when my son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS almost 6 years ago (of course, it wasn't written then). While I did not find many answers in this book, I found a whole lot of hope, and a wonderfully person-centered approach to dealing with behavior issues. I highly recommend this book not only for parents, teachers, and caregivers, but also for grandparents and others who might not understand that the autistic child's behaviors are not the result of stubbornness or maliciousness but are instead an attempt at communicating their needs. ...moreAug 19, 2015
Absolutely outstanding! A must read for parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone else that knows and loves an individual with autism.Jul 04, 2017
Yes, yes, yes! As a person with Autism I highly recommend this book to all parents and educators, even if you don't have a special needs kid. This man gets it.Dec 19, 2016
I read Uniquely Human, and I went through it chapter by chapter, plus all that material that's not in a chapter. At the end of it all, here are my thoughts:Nov 08, 2017
This is a must read book for those that are curious about Autism to those that come into contact with Autistic individuals whether they be doctors, teachers, parents or siblings.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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