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New Ways of Understanding Autism
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A new understanding of autism spectrum disorder.
The experience of autistic people, real-life stories from parents, and suggested therapeutic approaches are brought together in New Ways of Understanding Autism to provide a realistic sense of autism and to build a sense of hope. Co-authors Brigitte Harrisson and Lise St-Charles, along with Governor General–award winning novelist Kim Thúy, present a new understanding of autism spectrum disorder — one that focuses on putting the needs of the autistic person where they should be: at the centre.
The experience of autistic people, real-life stories from parents, and suggested therapeutic approaches are brought together in New Ways of Understanding Autism to provide a realistic sense of autism and to build a sense of hope. Co-authors Brigitte Harrisson and Lise St-Charles, along with Governor General–award winning novelist Kim Thúy, present a new understanding of autism spectrum disorder — one that focuses on putting the needs of the autistic person where they should be: at the centre.
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Brigitte Harrisson
Brigitte Harrisson is a social worker, an expert on autism spectrum disorder, and an autistic person. She co-founded Concept ConsulTED Inc. in 2006, which has since become the SACCADE Centre D’Expertise en Autisme (Centre for Autism Expertise) in Quebec City. She lives on Île d’Orléans, Quebec.
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