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The Passionate Mind: How People with Autism Learn

The Passionate Mind: How People with Autism Learn

Paperback

General PsychologyMental Health

ISBN10: 1849051216
ISBN13: 9781849051217
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: Sep 15 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.06 Depth: 9.12
Language: English

In entirely accessible terms, Wendy Lawson lays out her groundbreaking theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism (SAACA), an approach that explains autism in terms of the unique learning style of individuals on the autism spectrum.

She shows that whereas neurotypical people can easily shift their attention from one interest to another, those on the autism spectrum tend to focus on a single theme at any one time. This leads to a deep, intense attention. Wendy describes practical outcomes for individuals, families, educators and employers. She shows that when this unique learning style is understood, valued and accommodated, individuals on the autism spectrum can be empowered to achieve their fullest potential.

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