Challenging the Myths of Autism
Unlock New Possibilities and Hope
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How many times have you heard that people with autism
lack creativity? That they reject affection or suffer from
mental retardation? As the number of children diagnosed with
autism surges, researchers and educators are racing to define
the amorphous nature of this spectrum disorder and its wide
range of symptoms. But in trying to characterize this widely
varying group, people often perpetuate a host of limiting and
potentially damaging misconceptions in the media, in academic
journals and even in textbooks. These myths don’t hold
up when examined, and they don’t reflect Jonathan Alderson’s
experience working with more than 2,000 children and families
over two decades.
Provocative and meticulously researched, Challenging the
Myths of Autism looks at the most prevalent fallacies, explains
how they developed, examines why dispelling them matters
and, most importantly, sets out a new understanding that will
change the way parents and professionals view autism. With
examples from his own practice, Alderson charts a whole new
realm of possibilities for treatment and research.
Visit the website: www.challengethemyths.com
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Critical Praise for
Challenging the Myths of Autism
"This book is a “must read” for professionals and family members and an important necessary step to allow our understanding of autism to progress."
- Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director, Childhood Communication Services, Adjunct Professor, Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown University
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"Pushing the limits that dominate much of current thinking, this bold book adds to the momentum that keeps the field moving forward. It is certain to be a valuable resource for anyone serious about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with autism and their families."
- Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D., San Francisco State University and Autism Institute on Peer Socialization and Play
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"As the father of a teenage girl with autism, I've seen first-hand Jonathan's remarkable work with families around the world. Researchers, educators and parents alike should read Jonathan's forward-thinking book, filled with unique insight and compassion, to see the incredible possibility as our understanding of autism is changing."
- David Patchell-Evans, CEO of GoodLife Fitness and founder of the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group
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"Bringing to bear decades of experience and a fresh open-mindedness rarely found among autism experts, Jonathan Alderson tackles the conventional wisdom that has systematically undervalued our children, terrified parents, and blocked innovation in treatment. If you really want to understand an autistic child, dump your old textbooks and read this book instead."
- Jill Escher, "Autism Tomorrows"
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