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How parents can appreciate their autistic children prevent them from being pathologized, over-medicated, and marginalized
In this groundbreaking book, William Stillman, an expert and passionate advocate on behalf of those with autism, offers a commonsense guide for parenting children with autism. He gives mothers and fathers, caregivers, and teachers the information they need to recognize the child with autism's unique personality, passions, and intellect and therefore liberate them from today's culture of fear. He shows why the current conventional incentive and reward systems send the wrong message to kids with autism and just don't work. This book offers a sensible ten-step guide for enriching relationships with kids with autism through a belief in their essential competence.
Includes information that liberates parents from the culture of fear surrounding autism Explains how kids with autism are intelligent but may have unconventional methods of communication that need to be understood and appreciated Shows why your child doesn't need traditional therapy or medication to "treat" autism Written by an acclaimed expert on the topic of autism, who is himself an adult with Asperger's SyndromeAuthor Notes
William Stillman is a passionate activist, consultant, and author in the field of autism. He has devoted his life to advocating for individuals on the autism spectrum. He can be contacted at www.williamstillman.com.
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Library Journal Review
Stillman, an adult with Asperger's syndrome, encourages parents of children with autism to try to understand their child's perspective of the disorder. He urges parents to discard a "fix-it" mentality and instead embrace their children as they are and to recognize their intelligence, and contribution to society, without viewing their difficulties or deficits as a hindrance. Stillman discounts the medical and diagnostic perceptions of autism to propose a reverence of those with differences and a desire to understand better their unique communication methods and insights. Verdict While the author makes many good points about how those with differences should be accepted in society, and Person-First language is a great way to start, medical and therapeutic interventions may be of as much benefit as an understanding parent. But for it's suggestions of cultivating a healthier mindset, it's a winner.-Lisa M. Jordan, Johnson Cty. Lib., KS (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| ForewordLu Hanessian |
| Acknowledgments |
| Introduction |
| Part 1 Receiving The News |
| 1 Could It Be Autism? |
| 2 Healing and Acceptance |
| Part 2 Establishing A Healthy And Supportive Relationship With Your Child |
| 3 Presuming Your Child's Intellect |
| 4 Supporting and Interpreting Your Child's Communication |
| 5 Your Child's Acute Sensitivities |
| Part 3 Creating Ripple Effects |
| 6 Understanding and Using Person-First Perspectives |
| 7 Autism Advocacy and Self-Advocacy |
| 8 Future Pathways |
| Appendix: Tools and Resources |
| Prescription Medication Questionnaire |
| Pain and Discomfort Inventory |
| Sensory Sensitivity Inventory |
| Organization and Specialist Web Sites |
| Books for Further Reading |
| Recommended Viewing |
| About the Author |
| Index |
