Review of Cognitive Liberty

[Precious Amarachi Nzeakor]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Cognitive Liberty" by Chris P. Younce.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Although it is a subset of psychology that is not well understood, autism is one of the most popular neuropsychological disorders. Many autistic people lack the proper help to navigate an already unfair reality. From the vantage point of a member of this group, we see studies that have shown beyond doubt that autism necessitates sticking to a set standard—a culture, you might say. A patient would readily withdraw into this set standard, which is their comfort zone, at the slightest inconvenience.

Cognitive Liberty is an escape from the normal. Studies and experiences from real-life instances have been used to break down the state of cognitive consciousness. The author goes on to discuss the brain and its role in the neurological well-being of an individual. Through this book, we can retrace some steps of human development and evolution that have contributed to present-day behavioral changes while citing solutions that have worked in the past. A well-defined method of "compare and contrast" is sure to prove helpful in the treatment of autism as a spectrum.

Chris P. Younce has managed to speak excellently on a topic of such gravity in this book. Cognitive Liberty is sure to give every reader their money’s worth. It is so educational and efficient that casual readers will be able to improve their interactions with autistic people around them. The author did a great job in building up neurological awareness from inception; he talked about the evolution of man and the different theories that support specific psychological points. It would not be shocking if there were a sequel to the book. Meticulous steps were taken to connect the brain (the seat of all consciousness) with many elements, enabling readers to grasp the information easily. We can see from the scientist's experience that autism is not a permanent disability but rather a gateway to higher intelligence. Therapeutic and psychological solutions were based on grounded studies and experiments. The author encourages a connection with nature and its resources as a solution to aligning the conscious and subconscious minds.

The book delivered on the subject matter, and I couldn’t find fault, bar the constant deviation into extraneous topics as was done in chapters 8 and 9. Although it was remiss, maybe it was often necessary for proper understanding.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because the author did a fantastic job conveying his ideas and facts. The diction was terrific, and there was a glossary after each chapter to help readers catch up with strange words. It was also professionally edited, as there were a few errors. I would recommend this book to readers who are interested in psychology and curious about the workings of autism.

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