Demystifying the Autistic Experience

A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators

By: William Stillman

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Paperback | 15 January 2002 | Edition Number 1

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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.

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The book is replete with strategies for helping people with autism and those who care for them integrate into the neurotypical world. What is unique and most valuable about this book is that it invites us to problem solve based on the values and perspectives of the person with autism first and the expectations of society second. When the inevitable compromises have to be made, he suggests we make them in such a way that we respect the validity of autism as a world view.

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Acknowledgements	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
Prologue	p. 10
Good Listening	p. 13
Liberation Through Communication	p. 21
Valuing Passions	p. 46
Preparing to Learn	p. 58
Personal Wellness	p. 82
Mental Health	p. 98
My Self-Revelation	p. 116
Team Building	p. 151
Bibliography	p. 170
Index	p. 172
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A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators

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