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Outlining an optimistic way to understand autism, this concise book offers practical ideas to help children on the spectrum grow. The Polyvagal Theory suggests autism may not be a neurological disorder, but is a learned response by the body - a result of the child being in a prolonged state of 'fight or flight' while their nervous system is still developing. Explains the theory in simple terms and incorporates recent developments in brain plasticity research (the capacity of the brain to change throughout life) to give parents and professionals the tools to strengthen the child's brain-body connection and lessen the social and emotional impact of autism. Neuroplasticity. | |