{"product_id":"connecting-with-the-autism-spectrum-how-to-talk-how-to-listen-and-why-you-shouldnt-call-it-high-functioning","title":"Connecting with the Autism Spectrum: How to Talk, How to Listen, and Why You Shouldn't Call It High-Functioning","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCasey Vormer, \u003c\/b\u003e a.k.a. Remrov, is a self-taught artist and autism advocate, who grew up in the Netherlands and immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 2013. He enjoys giving presentations about autism to teachers, parents, and caregivers of kids and adults with autism. He also makes YouTube videos about autism and shares his life story with audiences interested in learning more. Find Casey's drawings at RemrovsArtwork.com and watch Casey's videos on YouTube at YouTube.com\/c\/RemrovsWorldofAutismVideos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Casey Vormer is an inspiring and engaged advocate in the autism community. This book, along with his other advocacy work, provides insight into his lived experience as well as important perspectives on autism, advocacy, and neurodiversity.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Seiun Thomas Henderson, BA, MAdEd - Director General, Giant Steps Montreal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Casey Vormer is a great advocate for the autism community. Casey's experiences, strengths, and challenges are \n\u003cstrong\u003einsightful information for the autism community.\" --Marla Cable, Resource and Training Centre Coordinator at Giant Steps School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"An easy to navigate book about the autistic spectrum. Well organized and simplified. Frankly, \n\u003cstrong\u003eone of the best resource books I have ever read!\u003c\/strong\u003e Covering the basics with real-life experiences and history of the label itself. I am honored to endorse and to promote this book as a prominent resource for anyone interested in learning directly from the source.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Leonora Gregory-Collura, Dip, RBS TTC, Cofounder of the ANCA World Autism Festival, Naturally Autistic ANCA Magazines, International Naturally Autistic People's Awards (naturallyautistic.com)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've ever wanted to truly connect with an autistic adult, but felt unsure how, this book offers the clear, compassionate roadmap you've been looking for. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed one of the \u003cem\u003e2021 Best Books on Autism\u003c\/em\u003e from ChoosingTherapy.com, \u003cem\u003eConnecting With the Autism Spectrum\u003c\/em\u003e gives you the confidence to speak and listen in ways that build trust, understanding, and mutual respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Casey \"Remrov\" Vormer, an artist and autism advocate, this guide combines real-life perspective with practical autism communication skills so you can create more rewarding conversations in any setting. Vormer's approach moves beyond outdated labels like \"high-functioning\" or \"low-functioning,\" offering instead a fresh lens on understanding autism in adults, grounded in acceptance, empathy, and actionable strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this book, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdapt to any environment\u003c\/strong\u003e - Guidance for home, school, work, and social gatherings so you can apply autism communication strategies where they matter most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduce frustration and misunderstandings\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tools to help both neurodiverse and neurotypical people feel heard, respected, and understood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain unmatched insight from lived experience\u003c\/strong\u003e - Advice rooted in the perspective of an autistic adult who's navigated these challenges firsthand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConnecting With the Autism Spectrum\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a guide. 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