Parenting Autism Spectrum

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is caused by differences in one's brain. Children with autism will often have repetitive or restricted interests and behaviors, as well as troubles with social interaction and communication. Children who have autism also likely have different ways of paying attention and moving, as well as learning. In Parenting the Autistic Child: 161 Strategies for Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum we cover a lot of ground. There is truly something for everyone inside.

According to statistics reported by CDC in 2020, 1 in 54 children in the USA were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2016. The latest statistics in the UK show that there are 700,000 autistic diagnoses. It is suggested that boys are four times more likely to get a diagnosis of autism than girls.

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.

Jeni Decker is five-foot nothing and one hundred and [redacted] pounds - a self-described roly-poly, forty-something, Reubenesque bon-bon of a gal, often called cute but never sexy. She has two sons with autism on opposite ends of the spectrum (Jake and Jaxson), a husband who prefers hunting to household chores, an Australian Shepherd named Sugar, and an albino frog named Humbert Humbert. This is her story - a brash, personal, and sometimes shocking memoir.

The behavior of people with Asperger's can be hard to understand and easy to misinterpret, which is why it's so important to learn more about your partner's condition. The tools presented in Loving Someone with Asperger's Syndrome will help you build intimacy and improve the way you and your partner communicate. This book will teach you how to understand the effect of Asperger's syndrome on your partner, practice effective communication skills, constructively work through frustrations and fights, and establish relationship ground rules to help you fulfill each others' needs.

This book is full of tips, techniques, and stories that will give you an inside look at what it means to have Asperger's. You will come away inspired and with a new understanding of how to communicate more effectively with those you love! Understanding Asperger's is the key to a happier and healthier relationship between you and your loved one. If you're concerned about someone you care about, or possibly even yourself, you owe it yourself to listen to this book!

The sixth book in the "Activity Books for Couples" series, "365 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a Relationship," by Boris Mullayev, embraces this profound reality and offers an introspective manual for anyone considering entering a new relationship. This book is an invitation to take a self-discovery journey before combining your lives with another person's. With a series of thought-provoking questions, it invites listeners to investigate and comprehend their own values, beliefs, desires, fears, and dreams.

Stemming from a wealth of both professional and personal experience, this guidebook combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism, every day. Autism consultant Alyson Beytien outlines over 150 tried-and-true techniques for home, school, and community. Alyson's three boys cover the whole spectrum of autism, Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism, and classic autism.

When Sarah Nannery got her first job at a small nonprofit, she thought she knew exactly what it would take to advance. But soon she realized that even with hard work and conscientiousness, she was missing key meanings and messages embedded in her colleagues' everyday requests, feedback, and praise. She had long realized her brain operated differently than others, but now she knew for sure: She had autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

If you feel lost without a roadmap, rewrite your story! Learn to empower your child, enrich your life, and master Autism.

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.

Coping Skills for Teens with Autism provides essential guides and tips for helping teenagers with autism develop the skills they need to navigate life's challenges and improve their quality of life. The coping skills shared here are not just for immediate relief—rather, they will become an integral part of the teenager and fortify them with a lifetime of knowledge and self-help tools.

Autism shakes up your world. It has changed my life and I wasn't even the one diagnosed with it. My brother's name is Ethan Wolfgang, but we call him Deets. He is one of the greatest gifts my family has ever received. And one of the most challenging.

When you have a complete understanding of ASD and the challenges it presents, you can equip your child with all the tools they need to feel comfortable in their own skin, make connections with others, and follow the paths they need to take to achieve their dreams. This comprehensive guide to autism, designed specifically for parents in your situation, will cover everything you need to know to make sure your child has the best start in life.

Dr. Janet Lintala, founder of the Autism Health center and an autism mom herself, shares the natural protocols used in her practice to dramatically improve the function and well-being of children on the spectrum. Drawing on the latest research developments, as well as personal and clinical experience, she targets the underlying issues (chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, gastrointestinal dysfunction, immune dysregulation) associated with the behavior, bowel, and sleep problems so common to autism.

John Robison argues that Asperger's is about difference, not disability. In this book he offers stories from his own life and from the lives of other Aspergians to give the reader a window into the Aspergian mind. Equally important, he offers practical advice - to Aspergians, their parents, and educators - on how Asperians can improve the weak communication and social skills that keep them from taking full advantage of, or even recognizing, their often remarkable gifts.

There are thousands of books on autism. Some books advocate new methods of teaching styles. Some talk about alternative medications that have worked miracles. This book does not make such claims. What this book conveys is that every family who has a child with autism has to figure out a coping system that works for their child with autism and for themselves. This is our journey to that place of facilitation and happiness.

Raising a child with autism can be a challenging and often overwhelming experience for parents and caregivers. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that affects an individual's ability to communicate, interact socially, and understand the world around them. As a result, children with autism often require specialized care and support in order to reach their full potential.

This is a story about a father taking his disabled son on a walk to a Lebanese bakery to get a meat pie for his son and having an unexpected experience. On the way, the family’s history and experiences over the years raising their son with profound autism are recounted and provide the context that made the unexpected experience even more special. Lebanese Meat Pies and Santa Claus also provides an exposé of the challenges faced by parents of children who are severely affected by autism. Despite the lack of public resources and the consequent marginalization of the disabled in society, ...

In What I Want to Talk About, popular autism advocate Pete Wharmby takes listeners on a journey through his special interests, illuminating the challenges of autistic experience along the way. Funny, revealing, celebratory and powerful in equal measure, this is an audiobook that will resonate with many, and which should be required listening for anyone who wants to understand autism with more accuracy and empathy.