Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

This is a brilliant book. We have muddled along doing our best for 8 years now but this book described behaviours that we have experienced and explained a lot of the reasons behind them, also reinforced what we had been doing using "gut" instinct by seeing it written down. If you are trying to "defeat" autism or feel you need a cure this is NOT the book for you, if you have accepted your child/yourself for who they /you are and are looking for help them through the challenges ( and let's be honest sometimes it's bl**dy hard) and to look forward with optimism buy this book immediately. Wish it had been around 8 yrs ago ! With thx to Steve Silverman fir recommendation

I rarely leave reviews but felt compelled to write one after only being half way through this book in the hope that it might help reach someone in understanding their child or maybe a child they care for. I wish this book was given to me when my son was diagnosed. 7 years in and I understand my child quite well now but reading this book was a feeling of at last someone understands my child. It’s eye opening, re affirming, and helps see things from their world which can be so hard for us to understand and comprehend. It’s helped me to re think a few problems we are facing and confirmed my thought on others. Everyone should read this book especially those caring for or working with children with autism, especially if trying to understand behaviours. Highly recommend this is the best autism book I have read to date, thank you to the author!

Whether you are a parent of a child with autism or an aunt, nan, teacher of one, you would definitely benefit from reading this book, which is one of the best books I've read on the subject (and I have read MANY books in the last 4 years).

Brilliant involving book with lots of examples of autistic kids and how different they are. Filled with engaging experiences the author had in his career. Helped me to understand as a parent going with your gut is often right, there is no easy answer in this book but alot of useful insights.

Every teacher needs to read this! It was on my recommended reading list for my MA in SEN and Inclusive Education and I couldn't put it down. Great strategies backed up with relevant case studies. Recommended to all my colleagues.