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This book is an essential read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism, including individuals on the spectrum and their families, educators, clinical practitioners, researchers, occupational therapists and other professionals.
In entirely accessible terms, Wendy Lawson lays out her ground-breaking theory of single attention and associated cognition in autism (SAACA), and approach that explains in terms of the unique learning style of individuals on the autism spectrum.
Wendy 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 her practical outcomes for individuals, families, educators and employers and 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.
Wendy Lawson, a psychologist, lecturer and author, has operated her own private practice for many years. Wendy was awarded fourth place as "Victorian Australian of the Year" in2008. Originally diagnosed as being intellectually disabled, then in her teens as being schizophrenic, finally Wendy was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum in 1994. The mother of 4 children, Wendy had been married, separated and divorced, has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons. Lost friends and status due to being openly gay, faced ill health and recently is coming to terms with the fact that she is ageing! Wendy's youngest son is also on the autism spectrum.
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