Becoming Autistic

How Technology is Altering the Minds of the Next Generation

Rachael Sharman, Michael C. Nagel

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Amba Press
30 April 2022

Educational psychology; Teaching of autistic students; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Advice on parenting

In this provocative and informative book, Drs Rachael Sharman and Michael C. Nagel take the reader on a journey where nature and nurture intersect.

Becoming Autistic reflects the concerns of the authors and numerous neuroscientists around the world that environmental impacts, like too much screen time and the lack of socialisation, have neurological consequences on the developing brain. The consequences of developmental changes in young people due to screen use are increasingly being expressed as psychological and behavioural changes that very much resemble known disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.

This important book explores the pervasive impact of technology on the developing brains of young people. It raises questions regarding the trajectory of a generation that may be underdeveloped in aspects of interpersonal skills. Importantly, the authors offer practical ideas for ideas for correcting and changing the current course for many young people, so that subsequent generations can reshape the social norms and expectations of society and set new standards for a healthier outlook.

By: Rachael Sharman, Michael C. Nagel
Imprint: Amba Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781922607140
ISBN 10: 1922607142
Pages: 154
Publication Date: 30 April 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: What's Happening to Young Minds? Chapter 1: Imagining the Unimaginable Chapter 2: This is the Brain on Adolescence! Chapter 3: Entering the Matrix Chapter 4: The Divine Glow of Screens! Chapter 5: The Usual Suspects: Violence, Addiction, Cyberbullying and Cybersex Chapter 6: Social Media or Social Disease – The Girls Are Not All Right Chapter 7: Autistification of a Generation Chapter 8: Get Out and Get Real – Nature as a Buffer to All Things Virtual Conclusion: Be Concerned and Vigilant, But Not Afraid! Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Dr Rachael Sharman and Dr Michael C. Nagel are both academics and lecturers at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Sharman is a lecturer and researcher in psychology, specialising in child/adolescent development. Nagel is an Associate Professor, who teaches and researches in the areas of human development, educational psychology, behaviour and learning. He is the author of many books and articles on neurological development in children.