Autism Disorder

Written by a therapist who is actually autistic, this neurodiversity-affirming workbook offers skills to help you cultivate self-acceptance, manage intense emotions, and be your own advocate when needed. You'll take a good look at the situations or people that caused you to mask in the first place.

Born with autism, both Temple Grandin and Sean Barron now live famously successful social lives. However, their paths were quite different. Temple's logical mind controlled her social behavior. She interacted with many adults and other children, experiencing varied social situations. Logic informed her decision to obey social rules and avoid unpleasant consequences. Sean's emotions controlled his social behavior.

Low-demand parenting allows you to drop the demands and expectations that are making family life impossible and embrace the joyful freedom of living life with low demands. It can be a particularly effective approach for children with high anxiety levels including neurodivergent children. Parent to neurodivergent children and autistic adult Amanda Diekman outlines a parenting approach that finally lowers the bar for the whole family, enabling the equilibrium of the home to be restored.

Do you know children who get upset when their routines change? They might also struggle to see the big picture, make friends, solve a problem in real time, and read nonverbal communication. Meltdowns, tantrums, and other challenging behaviors might be common. This audiobook was designed to teach you how making small shifts in your language and speaking style that will produce important results.

For children with sensory difficulties - those who struggle to process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sights - this groundbreaking audiobook is an invaluable resource. Sensory processing challenges affect all kinds of kids - from those with developmental delays, learning and attenion issues, or autism spectrum disorder to those without any other issues. Now in its third edition, Raising a Sensory Smart Child is even more comprehensive and helpful than ever.

What is autism: a devastating developmental condition, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth it is all of these things and more - and the future of our society depends on our understanding it.

Your heart is racing, your mind is spinning, and you’re barely holding it together until you either snap or shut down completely. The world is too loud, too fast, too much… and all anyone says is “just calm down.” Feeling Constantly Overwhelmed? Trapped in Anxiety, Chronic Stress, or Emotional Chaos? What if the reason you struggle to relax isn’t about trying harder—but about how your nervous system is wired?

Master the journey from adolescence to independence in just a few steps, even if societal stereotypes and misunderstandings have made it feel impossible. Many teenagers with autism and their supporters are on this same journey, seeking a compass to navigate the intricate world of adolescence, emotional growth, and eventual independence.

In this intimate and insightful mix of memoir and manifesto, Annie Kotowicz invites you inside the mind of an autistic woman, sharing the trials and triumphs of a life before and after diagnosis.

Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis, Asperger's: All of these syndromes have one thing in common---lack of empathy. In some cases, this absence can be dangerous, but in others it can simply mean a different way of seeing the world. In The Science of Evil, Simon Baron-Cohen, an award-winning British researcher who has investigated psychology and autism for decades, develops a new brain-based theory of human cruelty.

Mark Haddon's gripping modern classic has been adapted and edited by Angela T. Wesker and specially designed for learners of ESL at a B1+ level or native English-speaking school students who need a quicker reading with a complete and extended analysis. This edition aims at encouraging a love of reading and promoting thoughtful interaction with books while developing language and thinking skills. The text comes with an introduction, notes, and a wide range of activities for a deeper understanding. This guided version of "The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-Time" is a family drama, a ...

In Life Skills for Teens with Autism, you will find precise, practical, effective strategies for sharing vital life skills and making your teen aware of how life-changing they can be.

Stressed Out Dealing With Someone Diagnosed With Autism? ★ Expanded 2nd Edition! ★ Read This Book for FREE with Kindle Unlimited – Order Now! Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are the general terms used to refer to a group of complex disorders that affect brain development. It is often associated with intellectual disability and impaired motor coordination. However, autism is NOT a disease! Are You Having Trouble Figuring Out What Your Child Wants? This book is designed for everyone who wants to learn more about autism. You’ll learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of ...

Quizás no sea un camino fácil, pero definitivamente merece la pena la lucha. Aquí te muestro cómo ayudar a tu hijo con autismo a sobrevivir y prosperar en la vida, al mismo tiempo que cuidas de tu salud mental.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is known to be a condition in which people usually have hypermobile joints and stretchy skin. This is what physicians generally look for when they are considering EDS diagnoses. The truth is that EDS can present in many different ways. There are many different types and forms of EDS, and they affect very different parts of a person's body. A physician who looks for only two signs is missing the big picture of the family history and the patient's symptoms in relation to an EDS diagnosis.

The greatest gifts we can give a child are those that help them grow into their best self. Parents and professionals alike strive to guide youngsters in developing a sense of self-worth and functioning in line with their highest capabilities. No matter what specific challenges a child may face, success is reaching the level of independence and engagement in the world they are realistically capable of achieving.

"I am so glad I found your book. Your book is amazing. Thank you Thank you thank you. My mother and I are about to pray night and day. Thank you for making it easier." - Sandy from the United States (used with permission) Jesus says in John 5:6, "Do you want to be made well?" Beloved of God, if the answer is "YES!" for your child, then this prayer book is for you. God equates Himself with His Word (John 1:1;14), is Living Water, and His Word is life and health to our bodies. Thus, these prayers were written to cover your child from head-to-toe in healing, Word-drenched prayers. The Lord ...

If you are living with or suspect you have High Functioning Asperger's, or someone close to you has, this book is for you. It's not just for those diagnosed as adults, it will help anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what it's like to be on the autism spectrum. This honest, well-researched book uses personal experience, scientific fact and useful insights. Through its clear easy to read chapters, it outlines a journey from suspecting you have the condition, asking for help, getting a diagnosis, what to expect in the way people react through to helpful coping strategies. What the book...

In the beloved classic book The Way I See It, Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the real issues of autism — the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. In this updated and expanded fifth edition, Temple offers helpful dos and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips all based on her insider perspective and a great deal of research.

Foregrounding real experiences with autism and ADHD, this book explores the journey of discovering, accepting and flourishing with your neurodivergent brain. It explores why getting a diagnosis can be so fraught and gendered, and how to navigate a world which centres neurotypical brains. Featuring the latest research and thinking on neurodivergence, contributions from dozens of experts and the real stories of people just like you, this innovative book – which has been written and designed especially for *spicy* brains – is essential listening.