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HIDDEN BRILLIANCE
Lynn Kern Koegel Claire LaZebnik
Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism
A groundbreaking exploration of the ways in which the intelligence and abilities of children with autism are often overlooked and misjudged, with tried-and-true interventions that can be used to help them reach their full potential.
Our limited and often biased view of what's considered "normal" often prevents us from recognizing the gifts and brilliance of those who don't fit a specific mold. Too often we don't explore and take advantage of the far-reaching gifts and potential of those diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse.
In Hidden Brilliance, Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel and Claire LaZebnik explore the ways in which the brilliance of children and young adults diagnosed with ASD are commonly overlooked or misjudged, even by trained professionals. This book isn't about changing people, but about bringing out their best, by nurturing their strengths. The authors examine the forces at play - outdated attitudes, a lack of sufficient training, and an overreliance on standardized testing - that complicate and confuse the effort to see the remarkable capabilities of kids. The authors argue that behaviors often described as disruptive are actually brilliant attempts at communication and point the listener toward interventions that can encourage people to effectively communicate their needs.
Hidden Brilliance helps us see how parents - who often feel alone in their ability to see past their children's struggles to the incredible capabilities underneath - are often dismissed or ignored. Warm and hopeful, Hidden Brilliance opens the door to a new way of looking at people diagnosed with ASD - those who deserve to have their brilliance shine.
Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel is a Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine at Stanford University and the author of eight books, including Overcoming Autism and Growing Up on the Spectrum with Claire LaZebnik. Lynn Koegel has been the recipient of many awards, including the first annual Children's Television Workshop Sesame Street Award, the first annual Autism Speaks award for "Science and Research" and more.
Claire LaZebnik is the author of ten published books in addition to the two books she wrote with Dr. Koegel.
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Published 2023-04-04 by HarperWave |