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61) The Autism Story
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The Autism Story brings a fresh approach to the extensive literature on autism. The author draws upon her own long experience as a child psychologist, working with a large population of autistic children, to take readers through the story of a parent and teacher dealing with an autistic child. Using research findings from the field of developmental psychology, the author informs readers about this diagnosis, which has evolved from "extremely rare"...
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Este libro es altamente informativo, fácil de leer, claro y un simple resumen de lo que los padres necesitan saber sobre el autismo, el trastorno del espectro autista, Asperger y los desafíos conductuales y emocionales que los acompañan.
La conciencia del autismo está en su punto más alto y los conceptos presentados en los trabajos principales se resumen y discuten aquí. Hay muchos desafíos involucrados en la crianza de un niño con autismo,...
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Meet a remarkable young man. Max doesn't communicate like we do. But he communicates better than we do about the most important things. Max doesn't think like we do. But his actions reflect deep spiritual truths. With candor and wit, Emily Colson shares about her personal battles and heartbreak when, as a suddenly single mother, she discovers her only child has autism. Emily illuminates the page with imagery-making you laugh, making you cry, and inspiring...
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Ever since he came out as autistic, people have been contacting Joe to share their stories and ask questions. The most common question by far: how do I find a romantic partner?
Dr. Faith G. Harper, author of Unfuck Your Brain and Unfuck Your Intimacy joins autistic publisher and author Joe Biel to offer hard-won guidance on a wide range of topics about friendships, dating, and romance and answer a ton of questions. What do you want out of a relationship?...
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Discover How To Help A Child With Autism Overcome Social Disadvantages And Learn To Thrive!
This book is full of tips, techniques and stories that will give you an inside look at what life is truly like for a child with an autistic spectrum disorder. You'll come away inspired and with a new outlook on how to communicate more effectively with your loved one.
Like most parents, you probably have plenty of questions about coping with autism, and this...
67) Differently Me!
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This is the third edition of a book about living with neurodiversity - that is, having a "disorder" such as Asperger's, ADD or ADHD, Tourette's, and/or for those who function with similar mental, neurological and learning disorders. It is written by a former psychotherapist. There is no mention of a cure or quick fix, as this book is instead about accepting yourself and living with your limitations and your STRENGTHS and uniqueness!
Differently Me!...
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A groundbreaking approach to preventing autism-from a renowned pediatrician. Something is happening to our children, and Dr. Jay Gordon is determined to stop it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in eighty-eight children in the United States is being diagnosed with developmental disorders on the autism spectrum (ASD). The accelerating ASD epidemic parallels industry's increased use of untested chemicals in manufacturing...
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Jordan is a loving, intelligent, and energetic boy who, at a very young age, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. As a result, he is significantly limited in communication skills, social development, and academic progress. Additionally, Jordan and his family sometimes have to contend with those who are either not receptive to or not well-informed about special-needs individuals.
Despite his condition, Jordan's family loves him unceasingly....
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Worn Like a Badge is the best way to describe my ownership of my daughters' diagnosis with autism. It illustrates my desperate need to embrace and accept this truth, which hopefully would prepare me for the battle ahead. Keeping this a secret, pretending this was not as bad as it was, was not an option for the girls or for me. There was no time for fear or shame. I needed to be free from the weight of this disease in order to attack it with all my...
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And You Can Love Me is a story for everyone who loves someone with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). It is the fictional story of Ethan, a nonverbal autistic child, based on the author's observations and experiences with her grandson. The bounce of a ball is not only a metaphor, but also how the author imagines that the child is releasing his innermost physical and emotional challenges. It is a love story that can be recognized by parents, caregivers...
72) Speechless
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Fiacre Ryan's story to this point is utterly compelling. Until the age of 13, Fiacre had no means of communicating with his family or the outside world. His family believed his non-verbal autism had effectively locked him out of an ability to engage with the world. Their perception was that he was incapable of 'learning' beyond any basic form of communication. Through the introduction of the 'rapid prompting method' (RPM), a tool designed to help...
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The term Spectrum-Autist is how I describe one, who is diagnosed with Autism-Spectrum Disorder. Since, I do not think of Autism as a "disorder, I prefer "Spectrum-Autist." Being a Spectrum-Autist is to live in the in-between. In-between a typical person and a profound Autist. The in-between is a difficult place to be. People can see me both as normal and as strange. At first meeting me, there are not obvious signs and people often assume that I am...
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Get the Summary of Fern Brady's Strong Female Character in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Strong Female Character" by Fern Brady is an autobiographical account that delves into the author's journey of self-discovery and acceptance of her autism spectrum disorder. Brady recounts her tentative sharing of her autism diagnosis with her emotionally distant father and her mother's guilt-ridden response. The book explores...
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En los últimos años estamos asistiendo con sorpresa y preocupación a un incremento significativo de la incidencia de los Trastornos generalizados del Desarrollo, incluido en este grupo, el síndrome de Asperger despierta no solo el interés de profesionales y docentes, sino la curiosidad de algunos sectores sociales por la peculiaridad clínica de los pacientes, y es justamente la característica conductual la que conduce a la aparición creciente...
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Bernadette was nineteen years old, pregnant, and married. She was excited and afraid all at the same time. She could not wait to hold the baby, all her hopes and dreams she envisioned for him. He laughed and smiled, he crawled and walked. Then silence crept in, this silence lead to an unexpected diagnosis that sent them both on a challenging journey. Autism, what does it mean?
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L'autisme dans une vie, ça bouleverse bien des éléments. Ça brouille les cartes, falsifie les données, change les résultats, retarde des projets. Mais l'autisme, ça n'élimine pas le bonheur, bien au contraire, et c'est le message d'espoir que je désire transmettre aux gens.
L'autisme, main dans la main se veut un guide, une multitude de ressources, d'approches et d'outils afin d'aider, soutenir et redorer le blason des parents trop souvent...
78) Daddy Is Noisy
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He could see she was different; she responded to sound so differently from her brother and sister. What could he do to understand her experience and enable her to have a normalized life experience? One day with hands over her ears, face down, walking on tippy-toes, "Daddy noisy" came out, and that's when the understanding began.
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A BOY WITH AUTISM. Timothy Blossom sees the world differently to other people.
Barbara, Timothy's mother, says this is due to his 'special wiring,' a concept he struggles to understand—as does Bert Blossom, probably the grumpiest dad in East Winslow.
Timothy is twelve years, three months and five days old. He also happens to be the brainiest kid at Highcrest Manor School, but only when it comes to science. When it comes to tying his shoelaces,...
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« Je suis autiste. J'ai le syndrome d'Asperger. Si vous me croisez dans l'autobus ou dans une boutique, vous n'en saurez rien. J'ai l'air d'une fille tout à fait normale. C'est à l'intérieur que c'est le chaos. »
Alice, autiste-Asperger, souhaite ardemment être — et vivre — comme tout le monde. Elle lutte pour y arriver, mais très vite, elle devra livrer son vrai combat : accepter sa condition. Elle avait peur de traverser la rue, et pourtant...