The girl who spoke with pictures autism through art
For many years Eileen Miller's daughter, Kim, was unable to verbalize her experiences and emotions, but she was able to communicate using a less conventional language: her art. The Girl who Spoke with Pictures tells the story of a young woman with autism, and how her enlightening drawings enabl...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2008.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798514106719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- front cover; AUTISM THROUGH ART THE GIRL WHO SPOKE WITH PICTURES; CONTENTS; FOREWORD; INTRODUCTION; 1. MAKING HER MARK; Grandpa's pen; In the beginning; The artist; 2. THE EFFECTS OF AUTISM; Stimulation; Visual acuity; Extreme tactile response; Hypersensitive hearing; Ebb and flow; Time and space; Processing information; Perseveration; 3. COMMUNICATION; Echolalia; Building a communication system; Building blocks of language; Upset; Chicken and fox; Revealing the desires of her heart; 4. EMOTIONS; Crying; Mad; Teenage years; Rosy years; Of Mice and Men; Expressions of gratitude
- 5. THE ART OF EDUCATION We're getting through!; Confidentiality issue; Mr. Fiend; School violence; 6. ADVOCACY; The poisoning; Using her art; Mr. Newman; 7. PERCEPTION; Kim's perception of people and environment; People's perception of her behavior; Community response; Church; Becoming a member of the community; 8. RELATIONSHIPS; Making a connection; Rejecting John; Grandparents; Louie; Friendships; Perspective taking; 9. MEMORY; Natural instincts?; A breakthough; Bad memories; Sixth grade "keeping her memories; September 11, 2001; Different spectrum; Different type of hard drive
- Craving liberation (in her own words)CONCLUSION
