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A new understanding of autism spectrum disorder.

The experience of autistic people, real-life stories from parents, and suggested therapeutic approaches are brought together in New Ways of Understanding Autism to provide a realistic sense of autism and to build a sense of hope. Co-authors Brigitte Harrisson and Lise St-Charles, along with Governor Generalaward winning novelist Kim Thúy, present a new understanding of autism spectrum disorder one that focuses on putting the needs of the autistic person where they should be: at the centre.

Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Toward a Unifying Explanation of Autism
2. What Is Autism?
3. Manifestations of Autism
4. Daily Life
5. Learning
6. Self-Esteem
7. Social Skills
8. Self-Regulation
9. Good to Know

Conclusion: Hope
About the Authors
Bibliography
Glossary

New Ways of Understanding Autism

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      Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd
      Publication Date: 23/05/2019
      ISBN13: 9781459743601, 978-1459743601
      ISBN10: 1459743601

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A new understanding of autism spectrum disorder.

      The experience of autistic people, real-life stories from parents, and suggested therapeutic approaches are brought together in New Ways of Understanding Autism to provide a realistic sense of autism and to build a sense of hope. Co-authors Brigitte Harrisson and Lise St-Charles, along with Governor Generalaward winning novelist Kim Thúy, present a new understanding of autism spectrum disorder one that focuses on putting the needs of the autistic person where they should be: at the centre.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction

      1. Toward a Unifying Explanation of Autism
      2. What Is Autism?
      3. Manifestations of Autism
      4. Daily Life
      5. Learning
      6. Self-Esteem
      7. Social Skills
      8. Self-Regulation
      9. Good to Know

      Conclusion: Hope
      About the Authors
      Bibliography
      Glossary

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