Praise for Challenging the Myths:
"Informed by sound research and years of hands-on experience, Jonathan Alderson explodes several misconceptions that have prevented persons on the autism spectrum from achieving their potential. Ranging from affection and socialization, to repetitive behaviors, imagination, and intelligence, Alderson offers a wealth of practical advice and a myriad of illuminating new perspectives. Sure to become an essential resource for parents, caregivers and professionals, this eye-opening book encourages readers to appreciate the potential of autistic people, and to engage them as full participants in the human drama."
- Mark Osteen, PhD, Professor, Parent, and Author of "One of Us".
"A must read for autism professionals and family members."
- Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP
About the Author
JONATHAN ALDERSON is an autism treatment specialist. A graduate of Harvard University, he has trained at the Son-Rise Program in Massachusetts, where he worked as program administrator and a senior therapist trainer. Now based in Toronto, Jonathan is a sought-after speaker and instructor who works with autistic children and their families around the world.
Challenging the Myths of Autism
New Perspectives, New Strategies, New Hope
Jonathan Alderson, Ed. M.
How many times have you heard that people with autism lack creativity? That they reject affection or suffer from mental retardation? These are just some of the myths that Jonathan Alderson shatters by highlighting his experience working with more than 3,000 children and families over two decades.
Jonathan Alderson, Ed. M.
The Myths
Jonathan Alderson systematically debunks some of the most widely held myths in the Autism Community, continually perpetuated by the media, parents, and even Autism professionals, such as:
Myth #1: Children with Autism Lack Creativity
Myth #2: Children with Autism Can't Share Affection
Myth #3: Repetitious Behaviours are Bad
Myth #4: There is Only One Scientific Treatment for Autism
Myth #5: Most Children with Autism Have Mental Retardation
Myth #6: The Myth of the 5-Year "Window"
Myth #7: The Myth of Socialization
Why I Wrote The Book
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