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Worlds of Autism

Author : Joyce Davidson
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 145294024X
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (529 download)

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Download or read book Worlds of Autism written by Joyce Davidson and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since first being identified as a distinct psychiatric disorder in 1943, autism has been steeped in contestation and controversy. Present-day skirmishes over the potential causes of autism, how or even if it should be treated, and the place of Asperger’s syndrome on the autism spectrum are the subjects of intense debate in the research community, in the media, and among those with autism and their families. Bringing together innovative work on autism by international scholars in the social sciences and humanities, Worlds of Autism boldly challenges the deficit narrative prevalent in both popular and scientific accounts of autism spectrum disorders, instead situating autism within an abilities framework that respects the complex personhood of individuals with autism. A major contribution to the emerging, interdisciplinary field of critical autism studies, this book is methodologically and conceptually broad. Its authors explore the philosophical questions raised by autism, such as how it complicates neurotypical understandings of personhood; grapple with the politics that inform autism research, treatment, and care; investigate the diagnosis of autism and the recognition of difference; and assess representations of autism and stories told by and about those with autism. From empathy, social circles, and Internet communities to biopolitics, genetics, and diagnoses, Worlds of Autism features a range of perspectives on autistic subjectivities and the politics of cognitive difference, confronting society’s assumptions about those with autism and the characterization of autism as a disability. Contributors: Dana Lee Baker, Washington State U; Beatrice Bonniau, Paris Descartes U; Charlotte Brownlow, U of Southern Queensland, Australia; Kristin Bumiller, Amherst College; Brigitte Chamak, Paris Descartes U; Kristina Chew, Saint Peter’s U, New Jersey; Patrick McDonagh, Concordia U, Montreal; Stuart Murray, U of Leeds; Majia Holmer Nadesan, Arizona State U; Christina Nicolaidis, Portland State U; Lindsay O'Dell, Open U, London; Francisco Ortega, State U of Rio de Janeiro; Mark Osteen, Loyola U, Maryland; Dawn Eddings Prince; Dora Raymaker; Sara Ryan, U of Oxford; Lila Walsh.

Unstrange Minds

Author : Roy Richard Grinker
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786721928
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Unstrange Minds written by Roy Richard Grinker and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When anthropologist Richard Grinker's daughter was diagnosed with autism in 1994, it occurred in only about 1 in every 10,000 children. Within ten years, rates had skyrocketed, and the media was declaring autism an epidemic. Unstrange Minds documents Grinker's quest across the globe to discover the surprising truth about why autism is so much more common today. Grinker shows that the identification and treatment of autism depends on culture just as much as on science. Filled with moving stories and informed by the latest science, Unstrange Minds is a powerful testament to a father's quest for the truth.

David's World

Author : Dagmar H. Mueller
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616089628
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book David's World written by Dagmar H. Mueller and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy's understanding of his autistic brother, David, improves as a therapist works with the family to better interpret David's behavior, and with David to communicate through words.

Worlds of Autism

Author : Orsini Michael Davidson Joyce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781452940236
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Worlds of Autism written by Orsini Michael Davidson Joyce and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Since first being identified as a distinct psychiatric disorder in 1943, autism has been steeped in contestation and controversy. Present-day skirmishes over the potential causes of autism, how or even if it should be treated, and the place of Asperger's syndrome on the autism spectrum are the subjects of intense debate in the research community, in the media, and among those with autism and their families. Bringing together innovative work on autism by international scholars in the social sciences and humanities, Worlds of Autism boldly challenges the deficit narrative prevalent in both popular and scientific accounts of autism spectrum disorders, instead situating autism within an abilities framework that respects the complex personhood of individuals with autism. A major contribution to the emerging, interdisciplinary field of critical autism studies, this book is methodologically and conceptually broad. Its authors explore the philosophical questions raised by autism, such as how it complicates neurotypical understandings of personhood; grapple with the politics that inform autism research, treatment, and care; investigate the diagnosis of autism and the recognition of difference; and assess representations of autism and stories told by and about those with autism. From empathy, social circles, and Internet communities to biopolitics, genetics, and diagnoses, Worlds of Autism features a range of perspectives on autistic subjectivities and the politics of cognitive difference, confronting society's assumptions about those with autism and the characterization of autism as a disability. Contributors: Dana Lee Baker, Washington State U; Beatrice Bonniau, Paris Descartes U; Charlotte Brownlow, U of Southern Queensland, Australia; Kristin Bumiller, Amherst College; Brigitte Chamak, Paris Descartes U; Kristina Chew, Saint Peter's U, New Jersey; Patrick McDonagh, Concordia U, Montreal; Stuart Murray, U of Leeds; Majia Holmer Nadesan, Arizona State U; Christina Nicolaidis, Portland State U; Lindsay O'Dell, Open U, London; Francisco Ortega, State U of Rio de Janeiro; Mark Osteen, Loyola U, Maryland; Dawn Eddings Prince; Dora Raymaker; Sara Ryan, U of Oxford; Lila Walsh."--

Beyond the Silence

Author : Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay
Publisher : National Autistic Society
ISBN 13 : 9781899280315
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Silence written by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay and published by National Autistic Society. This book was released on 2000 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

To Explore Strange New Worlds

Author : Elizabeth Barnes
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781082803437
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book To Explore Strange New Worlds written by Elizabeth Barnes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Elizabeth Barnes discovered that her son was on the autism spectrum she realized she had a lot to learn. She also discovered a talent for finding fun ways to teach her son about his autism through his own interests. One of those interests, which she shared, was Star Trek.Barnes writes with empathy and experience about raising a child on the autism spectrum, and the challenges they can face in understanding their own and others' behavior. The various Star Trek episodes and characters provide perfect settings to better understand a wide range of behaviors and interactions, while entertaining both parent and child. Topics in the book include learning to read facial expressions and character intent, or understanding character responses which those on the autism spectrum may recognise in themselves. Broader themes in the book include exploring communication, bullying, anxiety, acceptance, and intense interests. Each is illustrated with examples from the TV series, and include suggested questions or items to consider.Star Trek fans will learn about how it feels to see the world from an autistic perspective, and find new facets and ways to view the shows they love, while autistics, friends, loved ones, and parents of children on the autism spectrum will find new ways to better understand autism and spend enjoyable time together. Make it so.

Temple Grandin

Author : Sy Montgomery
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0547733933
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (477 download)

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Download or read book Temple Grandin written by Sy Montgomery and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple’s doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make. This compelling biography complete with Temple’s personal photos takes us inside her extraordinary mind and opens the door to a broader understanding of autism.

Navigating the Social World

Author : Jeanette L. McAfee
Publisher : Future Horizons
ISBN 13 : 9781885477828
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (778 download)

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Download or read book Navigating the Social World written by Jeanette L. McAfee and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2002 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of its unique focus on teaching the critical social skills that autistic children lack, this book has been cited by "Library Journal" as "Essential to All Collections."

Somebody Somewhere

Author : Donna Williams
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0804150419
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Somebody Somewhere written by Donna Williams and published by Crown. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the acclaimed sequel to Nobody Nowhere--in which Donna Williams gives readers a guided tour of life with autism--Williams explores the four years since her diagnosis and her attempts to leave her "world under glass" and live normally. NPR sponsorship.

Autism and the Edges of the Known World

Author : Olga Bogdashina
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0857002392
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Autism and the Edges of the Known World written by Olga Bogdashina and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, she looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual's view of the world, and how language both reflects and constructs that view. Examining the 'whys' and 'hows' of the senses, and the role of language, Olga Bogdashina challenges common perceptions of what it means to be 'normal' and 'abnormal'. In doing so she shows that autism can help to illuminate our understanding of what it means to be human, and of how we develop faculties that shape our cognition, language, and behaviour. In the final chapter, she explores phenomena often associated with the paranormal - including premonitions, telepathy and déjà vu - and shows that these can largely be explained in natural terms. This book will appeal to anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism, including students and researchers, clinical practitioners, individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, teachers, speech and occupational therapists, and other professionals.

In Two Worlds

Author : Ido Kedar
Publisher : Double Buck Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781732291508
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book In Two Worlds written by Ido Kedar and published by Double Buck Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven-year-old Anthony has autism. He flaps his hands. He makes strange noises. He can't speak or otherwise communicate his thoughts. Treatments, therapies, and theories about his condition define his daily existence. Yet Anthony isn't improving much. Year after year his remedial lessons drone on. Anthony gets older and taller, but his speech remains elusive and his school lessons never advance. Life seems to be passing him by. Until one day, everything changes. In Two Worlds is a compelling tale, rich with unforgettable characters who are navigating their way through the multitude of theories about autism that for decades have dictated the lives of thousands of children and their families. This debut work of fiction sheds light on the inner and outer lives of children with nonspeaking autism, and on their two worlds. As one of the only works of fiction written by a person with non-speaking autism, it offers readers an unprecedented insider's point-of-view into autism and life in silence, and it does so with warmth, humor and a wickedly sharp intellect.

Autism in a Decentered World

Author : Alice Wexler
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1317594320
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Autism in a Decentered World written by Alice Wexler and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autistic people are empirically and scientifically generalized as living in a fragmented, alternate reality, without a coherent continuous self. In Part I, this book presents recent neuropsychological research and its implications for existing theories of autism, selfhood, and identity, challenging common assumptions about the formation and structure of the autistic self and autism’s relationship to neurotypicality. Through several case studies in Part II, the book explores the ways in which artists diagnosed with autism have constructed their identities through participation within art communities and cultures, and how the concept of self as ‘story’ can be utilized to better understand the neurological differences between autism and typical cognition. This book will be of particular interest to researchers and scholars within the fields of Disability Studies, Art Education, and Art Therapy.

A World of Difference

Author : Gita Srikanth, Swati Narayan
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1639047980
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book A World of Difference written by Gita Srikanth, Swati Narayan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-07-19 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parenthood has two sides – joy on one side, and anxiety and concerns on the other. Parenting today is not as simple as it was a few decades ago. The world is complex and navigating it as a parent with your child, can sometimes be daunting. This is more so if your child has a diagnosis of autism. This book is for parents, special educators and students of behaviour and psychology, written within the social and cultural context of life in the subcontinent. Written by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA®), it helps parents and caregivers of individuals with autism understand and deal with behaviour, within evidence-based frameworks. The content is presented in simple language, in a format that takes you step-by-step into understanding behaviour, with examples and case studies. For parents struggling to cope with bringing up a child with autism, and who have little or no access to evidence-based approaches, this book is perfect as a ‘ready-to-reference’ handbook in their day-to-day interactions. Behaviour and its understanding is not just limited to children with special needs. In the broader sense, this book is for every parent who wants to understand their child’s behaviour, and make those corrections to transform parenthood into a journey of many happy memories! A must-have for every family bookshelf!

In My World

Author : Jillian Ma
Publisher : Future Horizons
ISBN 13 : 9781941765432
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book In My World written by Jillian Ma and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple, heartfelt story that follows the life of a child with autism through his imaginative journey as he seeks to be accepted, loved, and celebrated for his strengths and abilities. Despite the qualities that make children on the autism spectrum exceptional, they all have hopes, dreams, and desires of belonging that all children feel. This book is a powerful reminder that with a little help from each of us, children with autism can fulfill their dreams.

Reno's World, Presenting Autism and Related Disabilities to Youth

Author : Reno Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781936051670
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Reno's World, Presenting Autism and Related Disabilities to Youth written by Reno Williams and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, Reno is 11 years old and lives in Florida with his family. For the past year he has been an advocate for autism. He is also a public speaker and to date, Reno has reached almost 13,000 people. Reno was born legally blind and carries many diagnoses including Asperger's but hopes this book and his story will not only teach you about autism but inspire you to always look at your abilities, NOT your disabilities!

Autism Breakthrough

Author : Raun K. Kaufman
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 9781250063472
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (634 download)

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Download or read book Autism Breakthrough written by Raun K. Kaufman and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a boy, Raun Kaufman was diagnosed by multiple experts as severely autistic, with an IQ below 30, and destined to spend his life in an institution. Years later, Raun graduated with a degree in Biomedical Ethics from Brown University and has become a passionate and articulate autism expert and educator with no trace of his former condition. So what happened? Thanks to The Son-Rise Program, a revolutionary method created by his parents, Raun experienced a full recovery from autism. (His story was recounted in the best-selling book Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues and in the award-winning NBC television movie Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love.) In Autism Breakthrough, Raun presents the ground-breaking principles behind the program that helped him and thousands of other families with special children. Autism, he explains, is frequently misunderstood as a behavioral disorder when, in fact, it is a social relational disorder. Raun explains what it feels like to be autistic and shows how and why The Son-Rise Program works. A step-by-step guide with clear, practical strategies that readers can apply immediately—in some cases, parents see changes in their children in as little as one day—Autism Breakthrough makes it possible for these special children to defy their original often-very-limited prognoses. Parents and educators learn how to enable their children to create meaningful, caring relationships, vastly expand their communications, and to participate successfully in the world. An important work of hope, science, and progress, Autism Breakthrough presents the powerful ideas and practical applications that have already changed the lives of families all over the world.

Uniquely Human: Updated and Expanded

Author : Barry M. Prizant
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982193891
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Uniquely Human: Updated and Expanded written by Barry M. Prizant and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this newly revised and updated edition, one of the world's leading authorities on autism discusses how instead of curbing "autistic" 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.