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Puberty is a confusing time for autistic people, leaving those who love and support them baffled by their actions. This book explains some of the reasons for aggressive behaviors during puberty and talks about how to sooth and comfort the autistic teen as their body changes, along with their emotions. The author shares tips for how to prepare autistic teens in advance for puberty and the best ways to help them understand their ever changing feelings and mood swings.

This audiobook is full of tips and ideas on how to implement behavior strategies into a child or client's treatment plan that will immediately help them with autism.

Travis never thought of problematic language being an issue for him with level one autism. Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 22, he had always been verbal. It was not until a BCBA friend pointed out to him that problematic language is a lot more than just being verbal.

In this book I express my feelings I had during my teenage years as a teen with autism. Watching other kids go through puberty and begin interacting with the opposite sex in different ways than I knew or understood was very frustrating. It is my goal that this book helps you prepare other children for the teenagers years and puberty. Puberty is tough to deal with for anyone. Throwing Autism into the mix only made things more confusing. I needed more clarity on what was going on with my body. I sought out answers on my own because no one talked to me about it in ways I understood.

This audiobook will show you how Travis has taught himself how to read and analyze the social context behind social communication with social thinking. This has allowed him to learn a bit more about the hidden meaning behind some forms of communication and understand what others are trying to communicate with him. This is an intermediate guide to social thinking and learning how to understand and process the social context around us in the world.

In this book Travis describes to the listener what living with schizophrenia and autism is like. Follow Travis as he shares about his hallucinations, voices, and delusions. Travis shares how television characters and news anchors talk to him. He thinks they have a special message to deliver to him. Travis also talks about having to punish himself because the voices say he is not a real person.

Most people love in shades of grey. Tom loves in shades of black and white. Take a journey with this newly diagnosed Aspie (Asperger's Syndrome) to see if his way of loving another human being can match up to a woman's idea of love.

This is a very thorough look at Autism from all angles. This audiobook addresses anxiety, depression, psychosis, and paranoia. These are secondary issues that can affect people with autism. Travis provides real-life examples from his life and talks about how anxiety, depression, psychosis, and paranoia coincide with autism to present a unique challenge and opportunity in his life. Travis breaks it down and describes each secondary symptom of Autism in this amazing audiobook.

Travis Breeding has never been like others. Growing up, he just couldn't seem to fit in with anyone and didn't understand how socializing worked. He couldn't understand why people didn't like him. Why did everyone think he was so weird or creepy or psycho? Was he? When he finally learned he has Asperger's, it wasn't quite the solution he longed for. He didn't want to accept it. But once he embraced it, he realized he could begin making changes that could someday lead to living the life he wants: one that includes a family and good friends. And even more, he could help others just like him.

Learn how to use mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy to challenge fixations that are unhealthy by redirecting thought processes to special interests that are healthy. Use positive energy to focus your attention to avoid the negative energy of the fixation. If you love someone with autism, then this book will help you gain a better understanding of who a person with autism is and what their fixations, obsessions, and special interests mean to them.

Whispering in the Dark is a daring exploration of the intersection between schizophrenia and sexuality. In this captivating book, author Travis Breeding delves into the erotic delusions of schizophrenic patients, examining how their hallucinations and delusions manifest themselves in their sexual desires.

Travis shares how being emotionally unstable led to him seeking to steal other people's emotions to feel better about himself. Emotional Stalking and Talking is all about how one emotionally unstable autistic man stalked other people so he could feel their emotions instead of his.

So much is wondered about how and when to self-disclose to others when you are autistic. Travis shares how he chooses the how and when to self-disclose his Asperger Syndrome to others he meets. Travis says the decision is context driven and changes from person to person. Travis weighs the pros and cons of self-disclosure between each friendship and professional relationship he enters in his life. Travis also makes the choice to self-disclose to potential employers because he feels it makes the overall employment experience easier and more enjoyable.

Breaking the Mold explores the unique challenges and strengths of autistic adults in the workplace. Through a collection of personal stories and expert insights, this book sheds light on the obstacles faced by the autistic community and provides practical strategies for empowering individuals on the spectrum to reach their full potential in their careers. This empowering guide is a must-listen for anyone looking to promote diversity, inclusiveness, and understanding in the workplace.

Nature vs. Nurture in ABA: The Tale of Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Teaching is a comprehensive exploration of the ongoing debate within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) regarding the most effective methods of teaching and behavior modification. This book delves into the contrasting approaches of discrete trial training and natural environment teaching, examining their respective strengths and limitations.

Travis shares how he changed his negative beliefs into positive beliefs, which changed his entire outlook on life. He teaches you to do the same in this informative audiobook on autism.

Has something ever seemed a bit off about someone you met? Have you considered they might have Asperger syndrome? This book is full of confessions from a former stalker who has Asperger syndrome. The author explains his thinking and reasoning behind what he thinks is logical behavior that women think is creepy. Learn how a man with Asperger syndrome perceives the social world he interacts with. This book will give the listener insight into how someone with Asperger syndrome processes advanced social situations like dating and relationships. The author shares an honest and heartwarming account of his experiences trying to date women.

Everyone always ask me what it is like being autistic. The reality is, being autistic is unique to each person. In this audiobook, I explain an aspect of my autism called "escaping into imagination" and how I use it to create a make-believe world to accelerate how amazing my autism is. It has often been said that people with autism struggle with pretend-play. I feel this is a misunderstanding. Just because we do not pretend play like other kids does not mean we do not have imaginations or use them to pretend in our own world.

Travis talks about being autistic and having extreme anxiety. He shares how trying to mask his autism for so many years created anxiety and paranoia that left everlasting mental health impacts on him. Travis gives the listener examples of how he copes and overcomes anxiety while providing tips and strategies for managing your anxiety. This is a great tool for autistic people to have in their lives.

Seeing Two Worlds: A Journey Through Autism and Schizophrenia is a deeply personal and insightful account of one individual's experiences living with not one, but two of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental health conditions: autism and schizophrenia.