Description
Still Word
Book Summary
Still Word is a work that invites a poetic and profound look at childhood, focusing especially on autistic children. Through brief and moving accounts, psychoanalyst Elizabeth Escayola moves us away from conventional classifications to show us the uniqueness of each child. The book proposes an exercise in sensitive observation, where what seems insignificant becomes a doorway to a world of its own. With an approach accessible to all audiences, the author guides us in the art of accompanying and understanding children, discovering the richness that hides beyond the obvious.
What is it about?
The work is structured around daily scenes where the child is the absolute protagonist. Far from being clinical cases, these stories capture moments that reveal the unique way an autistic child relates to their environment, whether it is an object, a person, or a sound. Each story is an attempt to read between the lines, to go beyond what is visible to the naked eye. From her psychoanalytic perspective, the author comments on each account to illuminate the internal logic of those behaviors, showing how respectful accompaniment can open new paths of communication and understanding. The book is, in essence, a manual of sensitivity for learning to observe without prejudice.
Main themes
- Poetic and non-classificatory observation of childhood.
- The uniqueness and subjectivity of the autistic child.
- Communication beyond verbal language.
- Psychoanalytic accompaniment in child development.
- The child's relationship with objects and space.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at a general audience interested in childhood and psychology, as well as parents, educators, and health professionals seeking a more human and profound perspective on autism. It will also be of great value to psychoanalysts and therapists who wish to explore new ways of understanding and accompanying their youngest patients.
What this book contributes
- A new way of looking at children, beyond diagnoses and labels.
- Tools for understanding autistic behaviors from an empathetic and psychoanalytic perspective.
- Keys to developing sensitive and poetic observation in child accompaniment.
- Moving accounts that connect the reader with the child's subjective experience.
Technical specifications
- Author: Elizabeth Escayola
- Publisher: NED Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Psychoanalytic theory (Freudian psychology), autism and Asperger syndrome
- Collection: Psychoanalysis
- Publication date: November 2024
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial review
Still Word is a work that stands out for its sensitivity and innovative approach. By moving away from technical language and rigid classifications, it succeeds in building a bridge between psychoanalysis and the general public. Its value lies in its ability to transform the reader's gaze, offering an enriching perspective for all those who wish to better understand the inner world of children, especially those who communicate in different ways. It is a recommended read for anyone looking for a human and poetic approach to childhood diversity.