Delicious Conversations: Refelctions on Autism, Intimacy and Communication - Couverture souple

Caldwell, Phoebe

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1908993057 ISBN 13 : 9781908993052

Editeur : Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Autism is a condition characterised by aloneness, separation and inward focus. In Delicious Conversations, Phoebe Caldwell offers us her personal insights into how we can experience intimacy with those on the autistic spectrum, based on years of experience working in the field. The book not only deals with ways of working in a professional context, but also takes a more general look at the nature of affective communication and how we can learn to read other people by recognising our subconscious reactions to their body language.

Caldwell shows that by tuning in to this body language we can not only communicate with people with autism but also share an emotional connection, making use of all our senses and helping to combat the isolating nature of autistic spectrum conditions. Using examples from her own experience, she explores how these techniques can help to alleviate the distress that may be at the route of stereotypic behaviours, by communicating with people on their own terms and in their own 'language'.

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À propos de l?auteur

PHOEBE CALDWELL has pioneered the development of communication support for individuals on the autistic spectrum for over 40 years, opening up channels of communication and emotional engagement for thousands of individuals across the UK whose previous experience had been social and emotional isolation. Phoebe's way of working is distinctive in that it is rooted in respect for the identity of the individual as they are. Her contribution was recognised with the Times/Sternberg Award, which celebrates the achievements of people aged 70 or over who have done most for society in their older age. Internationally, Phoebe collaborates with a range of professionals from countries including Denmark, the Netherlands, Russia, Australia and Canada. She is the author of a number of books including Listening with All Our Senses and The Anger Box.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1908993057
• ISBN 13: 9781908993052
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 182
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible