num_pages: 224
description: In her new book Wendy Lawson examines traditional theories about the autism spectrum (AS) and reveals their gaps and shortcomings. Showing that a completely different way of thinking about AS is needed she sets forward the theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism (SAACA) an approach that explains autism in terms of the unique learning style of AS individuals. The SAACA approach suggests that whereas neurotypical people can easily shift their attention from one task to another those on the autism spectrum tend to use just one sense at a time leading to a deep intense attention. From the perspective of this new approach Wendy describes practical outcomes for individuals families and places of education and employment and shows that when the unique learning style of AS is understood valued and accommodated AS individuals can be empowered to achieve their fullest potential. This is a fascinating read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in the autism spectrum including clinical practitioners educators researchers individuals on the spectrum and their families teachers occupational therapists and other professionals.
language: English
title: The Passionate Mind: How People With Autism Learn
publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub