Autism Child

Today, one in 60 children are on the autism spectrum. There is a 24- to 36-month wait under the NHS for diagnosis, and many families are desperate for help. Dr. May Ng’s A Journey with Brendan aims to fill that gap. Through her knowledge both as an award-winning pediatrician and as the mother of a 13-year-old son with autism, May provides a firsthand account of bringing up a child with autism, bringing together a wide range of resources and practical advice to help families cope.

Pauly gets candid about being caught between two worlds: neurotypical and neurodivergent. Pauly and his mom use a touch of humor to walk you through the experiences of a neurodivergent brain. Inside this book, you’ll find: Pauly's heartfelt personal experiences with the pangs of loneliness and the joy of forming genuine friendships. Realities of navigating multiple educational and social programs as an autistic individual, including the challenges of academic support, social integration, and finding the right fit.

When Judith Newman shared the story of how Apple's electronic personal assistant, Siri, helped Gus, her son who has autism, she received widespread media attention and an outpouring of affection from listeners around the world. Basking in the afterglow of media attention, Gus told anyone who would listen, "I'm a movie star". Judith's story of her son and his bond with Siri was an unusual tribute to technology. While many worry that our electronic gadgets are dumbing us down, she revealed how they can give voice to others.

Do you want your autistic child to grow up experiencing life to the fullest? And, do you want to make their life easier, better and more fulfilling? This audiobook will help you do exactly that. Being a parent to an autistic child is hard, which is why you need all the help you can get making life a bit easier and better for yourself and your child. In Overcoming challenges of autism in kids, you’ll discover the seven effective strategies that can help you better overcome the many challenges and obstacles associated with raising an autistic child.

Having a pet dragon is so much fun! You can teach him many things like how to sit, roll over, and play. You can teach him how to behave, how to be kind, how to control his emotions, and much more! But what if your dragon has a new friend who has autism? How do you explain autism to your dragon? How do you help him understand that we’re all uniquely different, and we think, feel, and experience the world differently?

Leigh Merryday Porch offers insight into how parents of children with autism can redefine hope in a world that often has a narrow view of what hope is supposed to look like for their kids. As an educator and expert on autism spectrum disorders as well as the mother of a son who is autistic, Porch knows well the pressure parents of special needs children feel to overcome any and all challenges their children face. According to Porch, we must write our own stories about what is possible for our kids and love them just as they are.

As autistic self-advocates, our personal stories hold a lot of power: they are sources of strength, tales of overcoming barriers and adversity, and a way for us to assert agency and receive the support we might need. But how do you actually disclose your diagnosis? How do you tell teachers, support staff, colleagues, friends, or anybody else about your disability and account for their varied reactions? Or, if you're a parent or ally, how do you tell the person you're supporting about their own neurodivergent identity and culture?

Diseñando Fideicomisos para Necesidades Especiales es la guía definitiva para padres y cuidadores que desean planificar el futuro de sus hijos. Escrito en lenguaje claro, ofrece las herramientas y la confianza para tomar decisiones informadas y garantizar su bienestar a largo plazo. No es solo un recurso—es un kit completo para asegurar el futuro financiero de tu hijo. Con consejos prácticos y herramientas fáciles de usar, Diseñando Fideicomisos para Necesidades Especiales te empodera para tomar el control con confianza.

Jerry Broadway thought his life had seen every hill, curve, and roadblock possible. Then his third child was born with two rare brain disorders, and everything came crashing down. Join this determined family as they attempt to rise from the ashes in this real, raw, and sometimes hilarious look at life with a special needs child. Along the way, there's love, cancer, infidelity, a career in show business, laughter, tears, and miracles.

Ashley Blaker has six children, three of whom have an SEN diagnosis. Between endless meetings, countless therapists, public humiliations, failed playdates, surreal monologues and occasional violence, it’s certainly not what anyone would call a ‘normal’ household – but would he want it any other way? Normal Schmormal is part-memoir, part how-to guide, highlighting the many challenges, as well as the hugely rewarding elements, of parenting children with additional needs.

Parenting an autistic child as a neurotypical adult can be challenging but it doesn't need to feel impossible! This essential guide will help you reshape your approaches to parenting. Packed with lived-experience insight and easy-to-follow advice this transformative guide will change how you view the behaviour of your autistic child and challenge you to rewire your thinking to see the world through the autistic lens. This guide challenges the common misunderstandings surrounding autistic behaviour, such as emotional dysregulation in public settings or meltdowns at mealtimes.

Are you ready to enjoy ice cream, pizza, burgers, cakes, gluten, dairy and sugar free? Therapeutic diets can be fun, enjoyable, delicious and satiating..... You're going to love the cookbook: everything is gluten, sugar, dairy and soy free. It is ideal for people with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, celiac disease, diabetes, allergies, aliments such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue and food intolerances. It is also useful for anyone who wants to have a healthy and anti-aging diet, since foods rich in vitamin C, A and E are used and the cooking is ...

Andreas Souvaliotis was raised at a time when being on the autism spectrum wasn't easily diagnosed or even discussed. Minds like his were simply considered odd. He also knew from an early age he was gay, and it terrified him as he was growing up with openly homophobic parents in one of Europe's least tolerant societies. Andreas' differences made him an outsider, right through to his mid-40s. And then suddenly, everything changed. Misfit is the extraordinary memoir of a man who realized there was strength in his strangeness, that it could be used as a force for good.

In this inspiring collection of true stories, author Danielle Gary shares the joys and challenges of raising a child with autism, weaving together threads of humor, heartache, and hope to create a beautiful tapestry of family life. From the moment she received her son's autism diagnosis, Danielle felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of therapy hours, medical jargon, and conflicting advice. With candor and compassion, she shares how she navigated this complex landscape, shedding light on the joys, frustrations, and unexpected lessons that come with raising a child on the spectrum.

In Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic, you will find 100 short, practical tips to help understand the autistic person in your life, told through insightful personal experiences by someone who has grown up autistic. Rather than pore through content, Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic gives them to you quickly and easily.

Fourth grade is not going at all how Benny Barrows hoped. He hasn't found a new best friend. He's still not a great bike rider - even though his brother, George, who's autistic, can do tricks. And, worst of all, he worries his dad's recent accident might be all his fault. Benny tries to take his mom's advice and focus on helping others and to take things one step at a time. But when his dad ends up in the hospital again, Benny doesn't know how he and his family will overcome all the bad luck that life seems to have thrown their way.

Dear proactive parent: Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD? Is coping with your child’s behavior wearing you out? Are you tired of searching for answers everywhere? If you answered yes, continue reading...When you follow the advice given in this audiobook, your child’s life of ADHD turmoil will take a turn - a turn in the right direction. There is absolutely nothing holding you back from making your child’s life better by helping him reach his full potential!

💥The Autism Advantage: Unlocking the Strengths of a Beautifully Different Mind💥 Discover the incredible strengths hidden within the autism spectrum and learn how to harness them for success, fulfillment, and happiness. The Autism Advantage is not just another book about autism—it’s a transformative guide that shifts the focus from challenges to the unique gifts and abilities that autistic individuals bring to the world. Whether you’re a parent, educator, caregiver, or an autistic individual yourself, this book will help you: ✅ Recognize and nurture the innate strengths of the ...

Lina was a precocious toddler - charming, chatty, joyful. At the age of three, in the aftermath of her second MMR vaccine, first came a seizure, and then, to her parents’ horror, the loss of Lina’s ability to play, use language, and control her impulses. Over the next few years they continued to lose Lina. She communicated her acute discomfort by biting, screaming, hitting, laughing maniacally, and throwing violent tantrums.

Criar a un niño con autismo conlleva desafíos únicos, pero también ofrece inmensas recompensas. Esta guía te proporciona los conocimientos y las estrategias para ayudar a tu hijo no solo a desenvolverse en la vida, sino a prosperar de verdad. ¿Luchas con obstáculos diarios, te preocupas por el futuro de tu hijo o te sientes abrumado por las constantes exigencias del cuidado del autismo? No estás solo. Muchos padres y cuidadores comparten estas preocupaciones, pero con el apoyo adecuado, puede crear una vida plena y feliz para su hijo.