{"product_id":"autobiography-on-the-spectrum_9780807761762","title":"Autobiography on the Spectrum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAutobiography on the Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e challenges prevailing notions about autism by offering a critically unconventional perspective—the viewpoint of adolescents who are themselves on the spectrum. Examining a year-long inquiry, Myers highlights the autobiographical works of the students through writing, photography, poetry, art, and more. She argues that autistic youth are not being accurately depicted in current research, not because they are unable to represent their own experiences but because their experiences are not always valued. In contrast, this book explores how autistic youth can (and do) represent themselves and shows educators how to create a space for the voices of these students. Offering a deep look into a world that is rarely seen, \u003ci\u003eAutobiography on the Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e is a critical resource for teacher preparation and professional learning in any field that interacts with individuals with autism or other disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces alternative views of autism derived from first-person perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a critical disability focus that is accessible to classroom teachers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes how to support adolescents in building their own representations of their lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how deficit constructions marginalize individuals both in and out of school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates that students with autism, when given opportunities and support, display capabilities that often go unnoticed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beth A. Myers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037236166758,"sku":"9780807761762","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4051\/5174\/files\/9780807761762.jpg?v=1755866954","url":"https:\/\/www.tcpress.com\/products\/autobiography-on-the-spectrum_9780807761762","provider":"Teachers College Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}