Bibliograph

Scholars with autism achieving dreams, Lars Perner, editor

Type

Label

Scholars with autism achieving dreams, Lars Perner, editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Scholars with autism achieving dreams

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

755004209

Responsibility statement

Lars Perner, editor

Summary

An anthology of eight inspiring autobiographical journeys about living on the autism spectrum reveals remarkable success stories of academic achievements. This book challenges notions of institutionalization and abandonment for families with a child higher on the spectrum. The contributors' insights are evident of bright and successful individuals with best-selling books--refusing to let a diagnosis identify them--examples of strength and triumph any of us would be proud to call our own

Table Of Contents

Introduction / Darold A Treffert -- 1. When language fails / Dawn Prince -- 2. Observations on education from within the autism spectrum / Stephen Shore -- 3. Finding me / Liane Holliday Willey -- 4. Deep thinking on baseball and autism / Valerie Paradiz -- 5. Aikido, somatics and liberation of the autistic self / Nick Walker -- 6. You are precious / Dena Gassner -- 7. The eccentric absentminded professor / Lars Perner -- 8. Learning basic skills helped me succeed / Temple Grandin

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor