Autism Disorder

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.

A Passionate Memoir about Life with a Teenage Daughter with Severe Autism, Following the Progress of Acclaimed Book, Finding Lina. Like her passionate first book, Finding Lina, about her daughter with severe autism, Helena Hjalmarsson brings an intensity of purpose and love to her second memoir about Lina, Beyond Autism. Lina’s world is one of excruciating challenges.

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.

"Man-speak" lessons on raising a child with autism. Six-Word Lessons for Dads with Autistic Kids gives fathers 100 short, simple, and practical lessons on how to create strong bonds with their children when autism is in the picture. Written by a father of an adult son with autism, Six-Word Lessons for Dads with Autistic Kids gives you straight-up advice that you can put to work right away.

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.

Can You Hear Me Now? is a moving call to action based on author Pamela Furr's daily struggles and responsibilities as the mother of an autistic child and the founder of Puzzle Box Academy, a private school based in Florida dedicated to supporting children with autism. The book provides guidance, support, and advocacy for parents navigating the challenges of raising children with autism.

Discover a heartfelt, practical, and empowering guide that transforms the chaos of life with autism into a journey of understanding, growth, and connection. In From Meltdowns to Miracles, a mother shares her deeply personal experiences, offering wisdom and encouragement to families navigating the challenges and triumphs of raising a child on the autism spectrum. This book goes beyond the diagnosis, diving into the everyday realities of sensory overloads, emotional outbursts, and navigating social expectations.

Do you know someone who might have Asperger's syndrome? Or are you struggling with it yourself? In this book, you'll come to know more about signs, symptoms, cures, and treatments. Some work for some, others for others. But for every person, there are ways to counter the harmful effects and learn to deal with the benefits (yes, there can be actual benefits to the disorder, depending on the individual).

This is my story. After a lifetime of trying to help everyone else get their lives together, I have finally figured out how to get mine together. I am now 72 years old, semi-retired from a business I created to help young adults with autism function in the world. I live in Mexico with my loving partner. I have fulfilling relationships with my adult children and grandchildren.

Does your child have a friend, family member, or classmate who has autism? Would you like your child or the children in your classroom to understand more about autism? Are you looking for an engaging way to start a dialogue about autism? This book uses a simple ABC format to teach about autism. This book teaches, from a child's perspective, the typical traits that many people with autism share.

"Mrs. Walden, your son has autism. He most likely will never speak or communicate normally. I suggest that you and your husband seek counseling and learn how to deal with this disorder." When Gina heard this, she thought to herself: No doctor is going to dictate my son's future. Only God will do that.Over the next few years, Gina and her husband, Brian, challenged convenional diagnosis to stand in faith for their precious son Ethan. From lawsuits with school boards through intensive early intervention, with tears and immense frustration, Brian and Gina Walden remained steadfast in their faith....

The moving true story of a little girl with Asperger syndrome, controlled and abused by the one person she called her friend. Taylor had always struggled to make friends - she felt 'different'. Taylor never knew her father, and her mother wasn't around much. She just didn't understand people and was alone and scared most of the time. That was until, aged just 11, an older married man called Tom befriended her. She loved having someone who would talk to her, listen to her - a protector. But when he moved away a few months later, she was easy prey.

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.

Autistisch, weiblich, stark. Autistische Frauen und Mädchen erhalten oft eine sehr späte Diagnose, denn ihre Symptome sind auf den ersten Blick unauffällig und werden häufig missinterpretiert. "Ich bin anders, ich bin falsch." – diesen schmerzhaften Glaubenssatz verinnerlichen viele Autistinnen schon früh. Sie kämpfen gegen starke Selbstzweifel und können psychische Folgeerkrankungen entwickeln. Dieses Hörbuch hilft ihnen, sich selbst besser zu verstehen und mit Belastungen umzugehen.

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.

שפת אם מסופר מפי שירלי בלייאר-שטיין, יזמית ופעילה בתחום האוטיזם והחינוך המיוחד ואמו של דן, ילד עם אוטיזם. בכנות מוחלטת, כיומן אישי בגוף ראשון הבנוי פרקים-פרקים, חושפת שירלי את מסע ההורות שלה − מרגע האבחון המטלטל ועד התבגרותו של דן.

Loving Your Place on the Spectrum: A Neurodiversity Blueprint provides answers to many of your questions about autism, helping you to embrace neurodiversity and love your autistic self and the autistic people in your life. Jude Morrow speaks from personal experience when he says that he has learned to be proud to be autistic, and he wants you to be proud, too. Jude combines his own experiences as an autistic man with the stories of others to provide a handbook to help autistic individuals navigate life’s major changes, from childhood to college, jobs, and relationships.

Feeling lost with an autistic loved one? This audiobook will enable you to have a better understanding of the behavior and inner feelings of a child with special needs, which will provide you with the information to manage and cope with the situation effectively with minimal stress for the family. With this audiobook, parents and families will be able to ease into the autism circumstances and move on with life optimistically.

This new audiobook is first in a series of inspirational stories about fathers raising children with special needs. This audiobook features 12 fathers raising children with autism, selected from the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, including the actor Joe Mantegna, who also provided a forward.

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.