The second book in the series Talking About Autism: Symptoms and Behaviours takes you on an enlightening journey into the daily experiences and challenges faced by autistic individuals. With a blend of professional insight and personal connection, the author explores the sensory and emotional landscapes that define autism, offering a compassionate and nuanced view of the condition.This book dives deep into the communication hurdles, sensory sensitivities, and unique thought patterns that shape the lives of those on the spectrum. It unravels the hidden meanings behind behaviours often misunderstood as maladaptive and presents thoughtful, non-pharmacological approaches to enhance quality of life. With chapters covering thought patterns, storytelling, sensory processing, and the impact of environmental stressors, this book provides valuable insights for both medical professionals and families.Whether you're a parent, clinician, or simply curious about autism, this engaging read provides valuable insights and practical advice.Symptoms and Behaviours is a heartfelt addition to the Talking About Autism series, inviting readers to truly understand and empathize with the complexities of autism.

Manuel Casanova was born in Puerto Rico. His father's family came from Tenerife, Canary Islands while his mother's family came from the Azores and Madeira. As long as he has known all of his family preferred to be islanders and avoid the mainland. This tradition was broken as Manuel moved to the United States to pursue his medical education at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Quite early in his medical career Manuel decided to be a Neurologist. He followed this with training in neuropathology and then psychiatry. In research, his main focus has been the modular organization of the cerebral cortex and how the same is disturbed in some neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism. He introduced transcranial magnetic stimulation as a therapy for autism. At heart he is an electrical engineer and a Heathkit aficionado since his youth.

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