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Every book Dr. Diane Hennacy recommended on podcasts
Dr. Diane Hennacy appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show to talk about autism, brain function, and human behavior. In the course of the discussion, Dr. Hennacy referenced several books that address the complexities of the human mind and perception. She discussed Oliver Sacks and his 1986 book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, while explaining savant syndrome and neurological phenomena. Furthermore, she brought up David Hawkins's book, Power Versus Force, to explain the underlying concepts of power and force in human interaction. Dr. Hennacy also discussed Naoki Higashida's book, The Reason I Jump: One Boy's Voice from the Silence of Autism, utilizing the text to illustrate how autistic individuals experience out-of-body sensations and how they feel about the silence surrounding their conditions. Through these works, Dr. Hennacy provided literary anchors for complex neurological, psychological, and behavioral concepts explored throughout the interview.
Books recommended by Dr. Diane Hennacy
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Power Versus Force
Power Versus Force by David R.
Discussed“So so anyway, so there's a there's a book by someone named David Hawkins called Power Versus Force.”
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks is a classic clinical collection of neurological case studies exploring unusual psychological and perceptual disorders.
Discussed“Well, he also wrote a book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat in came out in 1986.”
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The Reason I Jump One Boys Voice From The Silence Of Autism
The Reason I Jump: One Boy's Voice from the Silence of Autism by Naoki Higashida, translated with contributions from K.A.
Discussed“And so there's this Japanese boy who wrote the book The Reason I Jump.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #236 Dr. Diane Hennacy - From 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 30: Why Autism Is Rising Faster Than Ever | The Shawn Ryan Show | 2025-09-15 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and in my book, the ESP Enigma, I have I have a whole chapter on twins where I where I talk about a lot of this data because it's it's absolutely fascinating.”