Autism
About This Book
This short, plain introduction explores how autism is experienced through the senses and the emotions that follow. It is aimed at support staff, professionals and families who want to understand and work well with autistic people. Because we rarely stop to consider whether others perceive things as we do, grasping another person's inner world takes deliberate effort, and for many autistic people the world registers in a markedly different way. The book is written for readers new to the subject. It explains how over- and under-sensitivity to incoming signals can overwhelm the autistic brain, bringing on anxiety and pain. Illustrations by Jodie Zutt accompany the text and guide readers into what the book calls the brainworld of autism, so that people can better grasp the daily difficulties this condition brings. The approach taken is Responsive Communication. The book shows how to reduce sensory overload while building emotional connection and interaction, drawing on each individual's body language and on subjects that carry personal meaning for them.
ISBN: 9781803881577
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