Ido in Autismland

Climbing Out of Autism's Silent Prison

De: Ido Kedar

Narrado por: Eli Bildner

Ido in Autismland opens a window into non-verbal autism through dozens of short, autobiographical essays each offering new insights into autism symptoms, effective and ineffective treatments, and the inner emotional life of a severely autistic boy. In his pithy essays, author Ido Kedar, a brilliant 16-year-old with autism, challenges what he believes are misconceptions in many theories that dominate autism treatment today while he simultaneously chronicles his personal growth in his struggles to overcome his limitations.

Ido spent the first half of his life locked internally, in silence, trapped in a remedial educational system that presumed he lacked the most basic comprehension, and unable to show the world that he understood everything. But at the age of seven, Ido was finally able to show that he had an intact mind and could understand. This led to the quest to find a system of communication that he could use despite his impaired motor control. Through the use of a letter board, and now an iPad, Ido has triumphed communicatively, enabling him to flourish in a regular high school in all general education classes.

But Ido has a larger goal. He does not want to be seen as an isolated autistic exception with miraculously advanced cognitive and communication abilities. He wants people to see that thousands of other severely autistic individuals have the same capacity, but remain trapped and locked-in, as he was, unable to show their true capacities. These individuals desperately need new theories and new methods to help them break free, too. Of importance to neuro-researchers, educators, psychologists, doctors, parents, friends, family, and people with autism, Ido in Autismland will change our collective understanding of severe autism.

©2012 Sharon Kedar (P)2021 Double Buck Publishing LLC

Outstanding insight into this precious young man’s world!

This is a fast read written mostly in journal like essays. His thoughts are riveting and insightful. My lens is forever changed with how I work with and make and effort to understand people with these challenges.

I cried a lot

Painfully enlightening,,, finding out I was underestimating my nonverbal son to such a degree thankyouIdo

Great inside view from a non- speaking person

As a parent of a non speaking ASD boy I really learned a lot. Ido and other authors like him have given parents like me a window. I know each ASD individual is different, but these books are the closest I'll ever get to inside my son's mind I feel. I didn't agree with everything, but it's not my story. ABA saved my son's life.Thank you Ido for sharing your story and advocating for people like my son! Highly recommend this book to everyone. Loved it.

Insightful

So glad and grateful to have this book. It’s given me such great insight into the experiences of the Autistic people I love and how to best support them.

Amazing ready for people who want to learn more about autism from a insider perspective

I loved the insight it gives. I love the journal writing style. I love the narrators and the inflection points they add. Really brings the book to life. Love love love.

Speechless

Incredible story and a MUST read for anyone who cares for or works with an autistic non-speaker or unreliable speaker. ❤️ I’m so grateful for this more accurate account of their true experience. I am inspired to learn RPM so that I can help the non-speakers I personally know unlock their voices, too. Thank you, Ido, for sharing your journey in such an authentic and honest way.

MUST read for all family members that love someone with Autism!

This book captures the varying challenges and blessings of someone that is autistic. Our entire family read the book and have a better understanding of our precious son, Collin. As a teacher, this has helped me tremendously to see deeper. This is by far the most beneficial book on Autism that I’ve read.

Amazing

Ido has helped me help my son out of his own silent prison. Things are finally making sense. I have used the tips Ido gives in this book with my son and have seen an explosion of positive results. Thank you, Ido, for helping my son find his voice through his hands. I will tell everyone I know about this book and how it has dramatically changed our lives.

A must read for educators

Insightful and eloquent, a touching and poignant view into this young man’s world! Highly recommend

Best book I have read

This book is so eye opening and helps have more compassion and understanding towards those on the spectrum