Spirituality and the Autism Spectrum: Of Falling Sparrows by Abe Isanon (English

Description: Spirituality and the Autism Spectrum by Abe Isanon This is the first book focusing on the spirituality of people with autism spectrum disorders. Drawing on verbal and non-verbal narratives, Isanon explores the individuals struggle to come to terms with his or her humanity, and the spirituality of those who can neither reflect upon, nor express, their own life experiences. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Defining spirituality as "the spirit with which we confront concrete reality", this is the first book to focus on the spirituality of people with autism spectrum disorders. Drawing on verbal and non-verbal narratives, the author explores the individuals struggle to come to terms with his or her humanity, as well as the spirituality of those who can neither reflect upon, nor express, their own life experiences, and how this affects both them and their carers. The author has been involved in specialist teaching of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders for the last 12 years. He works as a residential care manager with autistic adults. Author Biography Abe Isanon has been teaching for 22 years. For the last 12 years he has been involved in specialist teaching of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Originally from Dublin, he now lives in the Midlands, UK, and works as a residential care manager with autistic adults. Table of Contents Foreword. Introduction. Chapter 1: Autism - Towards a Definition. Chapter 2: Autism-Related Problems. Chapter 3: Coming to Terms. Chapter 4: Falling to Pictures/Drowning in Words. Chapter 5: Towards a Liberatory Spirituality of Autism-Related Problems. Chapter 6: Unqualified Existential Presence. Appendices. References. Index. Promotional How verbal and non-verbal people with autism understand and express their understanding of who they are and of their spirituality Long Description Abe Isanon has been teaching for 22 years. For the last 12 years he has been involved in specialist teaching of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Originally from Dublin, he now lives in the Midlands, UK, and works as a residential care manager with autistic adults. Promotional "Headline" How verbal and non-verbal people with autism understand and express their understanding of who they are and of their spirituality Description for Reader Defining spirituality as the spirit with which we confront concrete reality, this is the first book to focus on the spirituality of people with autism spectrum disorders. Drawing on verbal and non-verbal narratives, Abe Isanon explores the individuals struggle to come to terms with his or her humanity, as well as the spirituality of those who can neither reflect upon, nor express, their own life experiences, and how this affects both them and their carers. This thought-provoking account will inspire all those who live and work with autism to strive for a better understanding of the spiritual nature of autism. Description for Sales People Unique exploration of autism and spirituality Details ISBN1843100266 Author Abe Isanon Short Title SPIRITUALITY & THE AUTISM SPEC Language English ISBN-10 1843100266 ISBN-13 9781843100263 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle Of Falling Sparrows Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations references, index Edition 1st Birth 1957 Pages 144 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers DOI 10.1604/9781843100263 UK Release Date 2001-08-15 NZ Release Date 2001-08-15 Publication Date 2001-08-15 DEWEY 616.8982 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2001-08-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129423062;

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