Autism Disorder

This often heartbreaking account by Carol, whose son, Paul, was born with many difficulties, including autism, is told with the honesty and sincerity necessary to portray the conflicting emotions faced by any family, and particularly a mother, in such circumstances. The overbearing feelings of guilt, failure and inadequacy have to be resolved to enable a happy life with her family.

In this audiobook, you will learn how learning to think more positively is the best life skill Travis has learned. When you think positively, those positive thoughts generalize to all areas of your life. Travis says his greatest superpower stems from learning he could create positive thoughts about any situation in life. This has allowed him to change his life and create the happiness he truly desires.

Susan Casserfelts kriminalromaner i Höga kusten-serien har lovprisats och blivit riktiga ljudbokssuccéer. Men medan hennes författarkarriär tog fart brottades hon med svårigheter på det privata planet. När sonen Hugo föddes förstod Susan ganska snart att han var annorlunda, men det dröjde mer än fem år och många läkarbesök innan han slutligen fick sin diagnos: autism. Med hjälp av bildstöd och teckenspråk försöker föräldrarna hantera Hugos många utmaningar. Samtidigt kämpar Susan med att få hjälp för sin egen utmattning.

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.

De senaste tjugo åren har kunskapen om autism exploderat. Nya teorier och metoder utvecklas dagligen. Men vad är autism egentligen? Och hur kan man lära sig att leva med att någon närstående fått diagnosen? Livet är ett pussel för alla, men för vissa kan det vara svårare att få bitarna att gå ihop. Och din uppgift som förälder är att visa hur pusslet ska läggas. Den här boken är till för dig som känner att du behöver lite hjälp på traven.

Vad innebär det att vara autistisk? För många autister definieras det av att man är annorlunda. Men på vilket sätt? I "Autism inifrån" är det autisterna själva som berättar. Texterna har skapats som ett resultat av en grupp autistiska vuxnas diskussioner, där man delat med sig av egna erfarenheter och synpunkter. Här är det autisternas upplevelser av omvärlden som får ta plats, istället för det utifrånperspektiv som de flesta av oss är vana vid att höra.

My Son's Not Rainman is a heartfelt and uplifting account of everyday events in the life of John and his son (The Boy). The Boy is 12 years old and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. Following the success of his blog, John talks not just about the difficulties of having a child who is considered 'different' but also the joy of living with someone who looks at the world in a unique way.

Many of us know people whom society and doctors would consider personality disordered or mentally ill. We often use these labels for diagnoses and treatment. Sometimes the labels aren't accurate due to difficulties in testing for disorders and due to the differing views of the physicians and psychoanalysts. But are these people really disordered after all? Is there truly a normal personality that exists, and if it does exist - what is it?

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.

As a parent you want to ensure that your bright child with Autism Spectrum Disorder will have a bright future! And you are not alone. According to an Easter Seals survey, parents of children who have ASD were most worried about their children having independence in adulthood. Quality of life, fitting into society, and employment were also top concerns. Your knowledge of your child, your devotion, and your many varied experiences with you child, make you the ideal coach. This book was written to help you, the parent, to raise your child with the foundational skills he or she will need for the future.

From our family to yours, here are humorous stories from our crazy past, mixed with ideas for handling some of the issues facing a family raising kids with autism. Inside you will find ideas for stimming aids, dietary help, and even links to companies who hire adults with autism. Humor, hope, and help for families like yours traveling Through the Wormhole.

This audiobook will enable you to have a better understanding on the behavior and inner feeling of a child with special needs, thereby knowing the way to manage and cope with the situation effectively with minimal stress for the family. This audiobook will also show you the steps to help your autistic loved ones to communicate better to incorporate into the outside world.

Dit boek is een gids voor ouders, leerkrachten en deskundigen die te maken hebben met hoogbegaafde kinderen en willen begrijpen hoe ze het best kunnen omgaan met de unieke problemen en talenten die deze kinderen met zich meebrengen. Hoogbegaafdheid is meer dan alleen een hoge intelligentie; het omvat een breed scala aan kenmerken, variërend van intellectuele scherpzinnigheid tot diepe emotionele intensiteit.

Receiving your child's autism diagnosis can be very stressful. Emotions run high and time is in short supply. This book was written to help you during this time. Each chapter is concise and full of information to help you start your journey as a parent of an awesome autistic child.

In Hidden Strengths, Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel and Claire LaZebnik explore how the strengths of children and young adults diagnosed with ASD are commonly overlooked or misjudged, even by trained professionals. The authors examine how outdated attitudes, a lack of sufficient training and an overreliance on standardised testing works against efforts to see the capabilities of autistic children. Focusing on the importance of motivation strategies, Hidden Strengths dives into ways to use a child's interests and strengths when teaching them.

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.

Are you looking for guidance and support in navigating the world of autism? This audiobook bundle is the ultimate resource for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about autism spectrum disorders. In "Autism Spectrum Disorders," you'll discover a comprehensive guide to understanding the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatments of autism. "Parenting a Child with Autism" provides a deeper dive into the unique challenges and rewards of raising a child with autism.

A mother tells an insightful story about her son, Ade, growing up with autism. She shares some of Ade's struggles, how he found words again, his academic challenges, and the discovery of his latent gifts and passions, as well as hopes for his future. Through every step of this journey with Ade, the mother's love and faith became wind to his sails. Though written from a mother's perspective, each chapter of this book ends with lessons learned. These lessons are full of practical strategies and suggestions to encourage and empower us with children diagnosed with autism.

Sergio se asomó al mundo sin poder verlo: nació ciego. Cuando quiso sentir y reconocer su entorno, el autismo le hizo aún más difícil su comprensión. La vida no se lo puso fácil, pero fue sumamente generosa al darle el mejor de los hermanos, Juanma, un muchacho alegre, vital y emprendedor, quien junto con Sergio se embarcó en un emocionante viaje que se convirtió en el reto de sus vidas.

Since Joel tackles what happens when the unimaginable loss of a child becomes reality. Julie Schwartz introduces listeners to her son Joel David Schwartz, who lived with Autism Spectrum Disorder and died by accidental overdose at age 25. Joel’s unique cognition created situations where he baffled yet informed; infuriated yet endeared; lost and yet won. His mother describes how Joel was a “charming nerd”, inviting us to get to know him in all his complicated detail. She asks that we maintain Joel’s memory by finding small ways to be kind and celebrating our differences.