Spectrum Disorder

This memoir revolves around a search for home for the author’s older brother, who is both autistic and schizophrenic, and an unexpected emotional journey that led to acceptance, understanding and, ultimately, reconciliation. Michelle Porter brings together the oral history of a Métis ancestor, studies of river morphology, and news clippings about abuse her older brother endured at a rural Alberta group home to tell a tale about love, survival, and hope. This book is a voice in your ear, urging you to explore your own braided histories and relationships.

Eu sou a mãe que todo mundo admira, mas ninguém quer ser, e nestas páginas vou te dar todas as orientações que eu gostaria de ter recebido quando o autismo bateu na minha porta. Também vou te dar ferramentas necessárias em forma de conhecimento, para te ajudar a nadar nesse imenso oceano azul chamado autismo. Você vai descobrir o quanto, mesmo cercada de desafios, a maternidade, independentemente de ser atípica ou não, pode ser extraordinária e maravilhosa.

ADHD is a condition in the brain many people are somewhat familiar with. However, when it comes to the specifics, the majority of us are still left in the dark. The main essence of ADHD is missing when people just think that you’re hyperactive and unfocused. There is way more to it. And not only is so much more to say about the causes of ADHD, but about the consequences as well. The author of this audiobook has decided to give you a better grasp of what ADHD is, where it comes from, and what it means in someone’s everyday life.

Step into a world of unconditional love and understanding with "Journey of Love and Understanding: Testimonials from Parents of Autistic Children". This book takes listeners on a journey through the many challenges, triumphs, and moments of resilience faced by parents of autistic children. Through candid and heartfelt stories, you'll gain insight into the complexities of the journey, the power of acceptance and empathy, and the unwavering devotion of parents and caregivers.

Are you struggling to understand your autistic child and their behaviour? Are you looking for ideas for how to best approach some common parenting issues? This guide hopes to help you decipher what is really going on inside your child's mind and how to address their unique needs. How to Parent Like an Autistic is a guide for neurotypical parents of an autistic child. Written by an autistic mom of an autistic child, with additional insight compiled through a survey of autistic parents, this guide helps parents understand the autistic mind.

From an early age, Jude knew he was different. Following an early childhood filled with quirky behaviors and marginalization, Jude was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. With the support of his parents, Jude navigated through school and university, albeit with difficulty. Jude’s life changed when he discovered he was going to be a Father. Coming to terms with becoming a parent and denying his Asperger’s diagnosis started to cause a rift between Jude and his infant child.

No es solo un libro—es una inversión en el futuro de tu hijo. Respuestas para el Autismo te da claridad y empoderamiento con consejos claros y compasivos. No esperes más—¡obtén las respuestas hoy mismo! Ordena Respuestas para el Autismo y da el primer paso hacia un camino más claro y esperanzador para tu familia.

Autismikirjon lasten kohtaaminen mahdollistaa muutoksen. Tunnevalo on hetki, jolloin kohtaaminen tapahtuu. Neuropsykologi Satu Häkkinen avaa kirjassaan autismikirjon lasten kohtaamiseen liittyviä erityispiirteitä. Pohjalla on autismikirjon lapsen kokemus kohdatuksi tulemisesta, valon hetkestä. Kirjan tärkein ajatus liittyy kuitenkin aikuisen tunnehetken äärelle pysähtymiseen. Pysähdymme niihin kokemuksiin, ajatuksiin ja tunteisiin, joita kohtaamiset herättävät aikuisessa.

Incapaci di comunicare con gli altri e di sviluppare nuove amicizie, costretti a muoversi in un mondo sociale che appare loro privo di significato e di interesse o addirittura minaccioso e ostile: sono i bambini colpiti dall'autismo, un disturbo dello sviluppo neuropsicologico che si manifesta prima dei tre anni e permane in età adulta, ma che può essere notevolmente attenuato con opportuni programmi di intervento educativo.

Sensory Processing Disorder can be hard for anyone to deal with, but that doesn't mean it makes you difficult. A little extra understanding and love is all that's needed while learning how to manage life with it.

A young airman with Asperger's Syndrome, summarily discharged from military duty and plagued by serious mental health issues, becomes homeless and has frequent encounters with the law. Through his exploits, he inadvertently provides the inspiration for a popular TV show and becomes the hope of the poor and downtrodden in his hometown of Seattle.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 44 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 17 percent of children aged three to 17 have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities. In Autism with a Side of Sushi, author Kuri Yasuno reflects on her journey as a mother of a child on the spectrum. Her relatable accounts of both circumventing situations of public ignorance and raising awareness will cause you to rejoice and laugh at the same time.

Fourteen-year-old Benny Neusner wants only one thing more than a dog: for his neglectful mother to be proud of him. He hasn't given up on impressing his mother, but a dog is out of the question. His father and stepmother will never permit it. They don't understand how lonely he is. He is not a brain like the other kids in his therapeutic school, and nothing he's tried has ever worked out for him. Benny meets Bess Rutledge, a 70-year-old woman who has dreamed of winning the Westminster Dog Show all her life.

Are you navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn? You’re not alone—and now, you can listen to the guidance you need, anywhere. Answers For Autism by Ronnie Talent is the audiobook every parent and caregiver needs. Written by a father raising two autistic children, this guide delivers real, practical answers to your most pressing questions.

The Anatomy of Autism: The Placebo vs. Non-Placebo Approach offers a comprehensive look at autism through the lens of both belief-driven and evidence-based treatments. The book highlights how autism is not a one-size-fits-all condition, emphasizing that each person on the spectrum has unique needs shaped by genetics, trauma, and environment. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning individuals can present very different strengths and challenges, requiring personalized treatment plans.

Topics in the book include learning to read facial expressions and character intent, or understanding character responses which those on the autism spectrum may recognize in themselves. Star Trek fans will learn about how it feels to see the world from an autistic perspective and find new facets and ways to view the shows they love, while autistics, friends, loved ones, and parents of children on the autism spectrum will find new ways to better understand autism and spend enjoyable time together. Make it so.

This is the story of a family led to confront a crisis they had never foreseen. Of a happy life with two young daughters which suddenly falters, never to be the same again. Aged 11, the eldest stops eating and speaking, while her younger sister struggles to cope. Slowly, alongside diagnoses of autism and selective mutism, their desperate parents become aware of another source for their firstborn daughter's distress: her imperilled future on a rapidly heating planet.

A vivid and inspirational journey of a single mother, blessed with being the parent of an autistic child, is chronicled in the Thirty Days of Thanks: A Journey Towards Healing and Deliverance. Throughout this audiobook, she dares to love, fight, and forgive.

The stress, anxiety, and isolation of the past few years have led to a crisis among young children. Many toddlers who had been chatting away stopped altogether while others never developed language skills at all. Speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and journalist Tracey Blake are on a mission to get your child back on track. What to Do When Your Child Isn't Talking answers parents' burning questions about their child's development and provides expert strategies to put this advice into practice.

He’s the town’s most eligible bachelor. But he’s more than that… much more Exhausted after catering a high-profile company Christmas party, Paige accepts an invitation to relax with the man in charge of the clean-up crew. He’s handsome and intelligent, but most of all he’s a good listener. When they say goodnight, she has no idea that the meeting will trigger consequences that will change her life. Mona Ingram is the author of over forty sweet, clean romances full of hope, inspiration and happily ever afters. For a complete list of Mona's books, visit her website