The Genius Within: Lessons in Neurodiversity from the Islands of Hawaii - Couverture souple

Peridore, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798186911050

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

The Genius Within is a transformative exploration of neurodiversity, told through the lens of a nine-year-old boy named Kendall and his life-changing journey across the Hawaiian Islands. Moving beyond the traditional 'deficit model' of autism, the book advocates for a 'wonder model' that prioritizes preparation, interest-led learning, and radical acceptance. Each chapter uses a specific travel experience—from navigating a TSA checkpoint to snorkeling in a volcanic crater—to extract practical, actionable strategies for parents, therapists, and educators. Readers will learn about 'sensory inoculation,' the power of 'systems thinking,' and how to create 'safe immersion zones' where a child’s nervous system can settle enough for their brilliance to emerge. The book serves as both a moving memoir of fatherhood and a strategic manual for anyone looking to stop 'fixing' neurodivergent children and start creating the conditions for them to thrive. By shifting the adult's role from teacher to student, The Genius Within reveals that the extraordinary potential of the autistic mind is not hidden, but simply waiting for the right terrain.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798186911050
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 218
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