Demystifying the Autistic Experience: A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators
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Parents, caregivers and educators are often at a loss about how best to support an individual with autism because they are overwhelmed by “behaviors,” inundated with prognoses and clinical jargon, or confused by technical in rank. This book introduces autism from a non-clinical, humanistic perspective emphasizing that we are all more alike than different. The author deconstructs the fundamental components of autism using language, examples and anecdotes that are concrete and understandable for all. Armored for the reader is the importance of listening carefully to what people are telling us about valuing differences, private passions, communication, and holistic wellness. Group brainstorming exercise activities are included.
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As a mother of a twelve year ancient child with autism, I have read just about everything out there to help me make sense of this often complicated and confusing disorder. Much of the books I have read were redundant in their in rank and many just didn’t apply to my child or our situation. I found myself able to relate possibly to a chapter or two at the most, before I would get discouraged and start to look for another resolution. This is not the case with this book. Bill Stillman is a gifted novelist. His aim is to teach those who like someone with autism, how to accept, know and embrace these precious children. His affection toward children on the spectrum is so evident. His in rank and explanations are refreshing. Bill has place together a book that is a MAJOR piece of the autism puzzle. His insights and intuitions, as well as his private experiences and the loving and candid way he shares them are priceless. I am pleased to have him on “our” side. If I may possibly keep only one book about autism as a reference manual, it would be this one.
Rating: 5 / 5
Dymystifing the Autistic Experience is one of those ‘must reads’ in autism. It is one of the rare books that offers a right look into autism. Bill grew up before Autism was diagnosable and like Temple Grandin and others hidden in the spectrum his tale is one that clarifies an autism were one struggled quietly and lonely to make sense of the world. Our Lives were weird and different but yet we came out well.
His event per event account of his autisitc life is right science and a lot of luck in action. His ancient time account of autism before it was a well ‘known’ shape up is like a fine wine, getting better with time. He proves autism is not this wild unmanagle shape up that requires massve intervention. His book is also another (unknowingly) report on Splinter Skills and Obessions and how well they serve the autisic person. They are our Learning Hallway and link to the world. Autisitc obessions have given the world the computer, (Alan Turing 1912-1954) and even Bill’s own Wizzard of OZ obession has given the world a perfect Oz experience, in another book he co authored.
Bills’ surrounded by in rank and common sense experience from working in the field are ‘just what the doctor ordered’ and better yet is is based in reality and struggle of an era gone by. Concerned caring folks in the spectrum appreciate books like this.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a must-read. Highly not compulsory. I am a mother of young child who has high-functioning autism, and I have gained some very excellent insights from Mr Stillman’s writings. He also helps us see ourselves through the eyes of those we reckon of as ‘different’ — not everlastingly a pretty sight!
Rating: 5 / 5
Bill Stillman writes with excruciating sensitivity and calls the reader to share that respectful approach. This helps the reader learn how to support the person(s) whom they like who happen to have autistic experiences. Further, this approach leads readers to examine their interactions with all other people.
Bill writes about his own experiences as well as the lives of others. These vignettes were wonderful illustrations of how those with autistic experiences live. One of the greatest gifts of this book, but, is its tacit invitation to all readers to examine our own lives. This is especially poignant for those who are “typical.”
I found myself asking if we wouldn’t all be better off by recognizing and embracing the autistic features that lay dormant in each one of us. Being sensitive, saying what we mean (and meaning what we say), and recognizing our own difficulties in communication (especially when frustrated) may possibly make life more pleasant for everyone.
Those with an autistic experience have much to teach; we all have a responsibility to learn.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a terrific, unique book. It is filled with incredibly helpful insights. I have found there are 2 kinds of books on autism –the “clinical” type which gives descriptions and teaches interventions, as if we’re all merely onlookers. The second type is the (auto)biographical. This book is finally a new and much needed genre. Mr. Stillman takes you aptly into the world of a person with an autistic way of being. It’s not an ailment to be “flat”. He clarifies how ASD is a way of being. He draws from his experience with many children and adults, filtered through his own Asperger’s experience.
For example there is the tale about a small girl who laughs inappropriately. Rather than address us on how to teach her when it is ok to laugh, he clarifies WHY SHE LAUGHED. (It’s hilarious.)I took this tale to my (adult)ASD brother. He identified immediately, telling me a few of his own tales. We laughed and laughed!
I am the sister, mom, and aunt of people with an autistic way of being. Mr. Stillman’s insights have helped me immeasurably in my relationships with them and others. You need to read this.
Rating: 5 / 5