Nearly everyone knows someone on the autism spectrum, whether it's a niece or nephew, a student in their classroom, a coworker, or a sibling, spouse, or child. One in 54 children has autism, according to the CDC, and autism is reported across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Yet most of what people think they know about autism is wrong. On the Spectrum debunks myths with a realistic yet hope-filled deep dive into the heart, mind, and life of a Christian. Daniel Bowman, a novelist, poet, and professor, received an autism diagnosis at age thirty-five after experiencing crises in his personal and professional life. The diagnosis shed light on his experience in a new, life-giving way. In this captivating book, Bowman reveals new insights into autism, relationships, faith, and the gift of neurodiversity.Rather than viewing autism as a deficiency, Bowman teaches readers--through stories of his heartbreaks and triumphs--authentic ways to love their neighbors as themselves, including their autistic neighbors who are fearfully and wonderfully, if differently, made.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Brazos Press
ISBN-10
1587435063
ISBN-13
9781587435065
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24050379012
Product Key Features
Author
Daniel Jr. Bowman
Publication Name
On the Spectrum : Autism, Faith, and the Gifts of Neurodiversity
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Christian Life / General, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Internal Medicine, Christian Life / Social Issues
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Family & Relationships, Religion, Medical
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2021-019210
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Rc553.A88d36 2021
Table of Content
Contents Prelude: You Always Hurt the Ones You Love Foundations Why You Should Read This Book (and How)Diversity and DignitySpeaking the WordsA Portrait of the Autist as a Young ManThe Neurodiversity Paradigm Place Living MapsAutistic Culture MakingRiding while Autistic Community, Worship, and Service Autism and ChurchShining like the SunService and the SpectrumDancing in Fields of Wheat and Tares Writing, Teaching, and Learning Autism and PoetryThe Insidious Nature of Bad Christian StoriesBeautiful LoserMeaning and EstrangementThe Tracks of My Tears Family and Identity A True NameLoving the ExpansePeace in Terabithia Spectrum Interviews Interview by MollyInterview by JennaInterview by Brian New Directions Falling and Autistic RepresentationTherefore Let Us Keep the FeastSEND and the Future of Neurodiversity