{"product_id":"the-passionate-mind-wendy-lawson-9781849051217","title":"The Passionate Mind: How People with Autism Learn","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn entirely accessible terms, Wendy Lawson lays out her groundbreaking theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism (SAACA), an approach that explains autism in terms of the unique learning style of individuals on the autism spectrum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe shows that whereas neurotypical people can easily shift their attention from one interest to another, those on the autism spectrum tend to focus on a single theme at any one time. This leads to a deep, intense attention. Wendy describes practical outcomes for individuals, families, educators and employers. She shows that when this unique learning style is understood, valued and accommodated, individuals on the autism spectrum can be empowered to achieve their fullest potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an essential read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism, including individuals on the spectrum and their families, educators, clinical practitioners, researchers, occupational therapists, and other professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendy Lawson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849051216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849051217\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.12h x 6.06w x 0.59d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2011 pg. 293","brand":"Wendy Lawson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44073326608639,"sku":"9781849051217","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7be1a93a-4e37-45d5-adf7-fbbd3bfe4459.jpg?v=1685447177","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-passionate-mind-wendy-lawson-9781849051217","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}