Uniquely Human

‘Dr Prizant explains the causes of behaviors associated with autism. I love his approach for understanding problems with sensory overload, anxiety, and discomfort. He provides common sense practical advice based on a forty-year career’ - Temple Grandin, PhD, author of‘Will change our perception and understanding of autism … I strongly recommend this book to parents and professionals’ - Tony Attwood, author of‘With every brilliant, illuminating example in his book, he steers us away from the traditional fix-it mentality and toward the beatific, personally rewarding detective work that the entire spectrum world would be well served to adopt … The first-ever ‘must-read’ written for parents, educators, and clinicians’ - Michael John Carley author of‘Required reading…Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive’ - Chicago Tribune‘Remarkable … tells the story of autism in a deeply personal way that is at once inspirational and informative. The engaging, real-life examples interspersed throughout the book serve both to illuminate the experience of autism from the inside out’ - Diane Twachtman-Cullen

Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP

Dr. Barry M. Prizant is a world-renowned authority on autism, boasting over fifty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. He holds an adjunct professorship at Brown University and is the coauthor of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, which is currently implemented in over a dozen countries. Dr. Prizant has authored more than 120 articles and chapters and has received numerous awards for his lifelong dedication to supporting autistic individuals, those with related disabilities, and their families. He resides in Cranston, Rhode Island, with his wife, Dr. Elaine Meyer.

Tom Fields-Meyer

Tom Fields-Meyer is the author of Following Ezra, a book detailing his experiences and insights gained from his autistic son. He is an instructor at the Extension Writers’ Program of UCLA.