Uniquely Human Episode 1

This week we're covering chapters two and three from Uniquely Human by Dr. Barry Prizant. Chapter two is called "Listen" and it covers the many ways children with autism communicate, including using echolalia. Dr. Prizant encourages us to listen closely and honor all attempts at communication. He describes the many functions of echolalia and scripting, which include not only expressing wants and needs, but also self-regulating. Chapter three is called "Enthusiasms" and we love this way of describing what some might call "restricted interests" or "obsessions." Dr. Prizant describes many of the enthusiasms he has observed in the children he's worked with, and how dedicated, observant parents, teachers, and service providers have encouraged them and used them to further engage children in learning. Please note, we laugh during this episode as we discuss the enthusiasms of some of our previous students but we are never laughing at them. We love, respect, and appreciate the interests of every child we work with but think it's important to find and celebrate humor in what we do.

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