Autism Disorder

Kicking ASSpergers is the triumphant memoir of one man’s journey with autism and his quest for happiness and self-empowerment despite the many challenges life throws at him. Detailing his struggles with acute anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, and suicidal ideation, as well as social stigma and medical bias, Jeremy Tolmie moves through his childhood and into adulthood. Over time, Jeremy starts to alienate the people in his life with his erratic and dangerous behavior. When he meets Dave Ray, a home share provider, Jeremy starts to learn how not to let autism rule his life.

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.

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.

You can do anything even if you have Asperger's Syndrome! Nothing should stop you from living the life of your dreams! This short audiobook of poems inspires, motivates, and encourages all Aspies to achieve their full potential.

Has your child recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Do you feel like your world as you once knew it has come crashing down? You know your child needs you now more than ever—they’re about to strap into a roller coaster they’re certainly not tall enough to ride alone, as they learn to cope with living life on the spectrum. Get They Aren’t Broken, They Are Beautiful for a better insight on what living with autism means, and how you can prepare for it.

The book redefines autism through the lenses of spirituality, science, and evolution. This book is a beacon for parents of autistic children and illuminates the profound strengths and unique qualities of these remarkable individuals. Called by a higher intelligence, the author shares a personal story that began with the birth of her first autistic child in 2017. This event ignited a profound shift, opening her consciousness to realms beyond the five human senses.

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.

Autismus ist in aller Munde. Allein in Deutschland leben ca. 800.000 autistische Menschen. Dennoch mangelt es an Unterstützung, Hilfsmitteln, adäquaten Lebens-, Wohn- und Arbeitsbedingungen. Vor allem aber fehlt die Akzeptanz für das Anderssein. Dieses Buch ist sowohl für Eltern und Angehörige autistischer Menschen als auch für heilpädagogische und pädagogische Fachkräfte, Therapeut: innen, Schulbegleiter: innen, Betreuer: innen und alle Menschen interessant und hilfreich, die autistischen Menschen in ihrem Lebens- und Arbeitsalltag unterstützend zur Seite stehen wollen.

Music for All: Activities for Every Classroom is a collection of music activities aimed to enhance all music classrooms. With over 200 activities, it will provide a plethora of tools for educators just beginning their careers, as well as providing seasoned teachers with an array of new avenues to explore. This resource has been specifically developed to support the learning of students of varying cognitive abilities; allowing music teachers to reach every student within their classroom. Every activity is easily adaptable, which enables teachers to differentiate each activity to fit the ...

Duschen in der Badewanne, nächtliche Klavierkonzerte und komplizierte Wegbeschreibungen: Die Autorin nimmt uns mit in ihren oft turbulenten Alltag mit ihrem Sohn Simon, einem Erwachsenen mit Asperger-Autismus. Gemeinsam erleben sie Verwirrungen, Missverständnisse und Fehlinterpretationen, die mal heiter, mal nachdenklich stimmen. Dabei nimmt die Autorin selbst problematische Situationen mit einer Portion Humor und viel Leichtigkeit. Die Episoden öffnen eine Tür in Simons eigene Logik und zeigen typische Situationen und Handlungsweisen. Ganz das echte Leben.

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.

My faith in Christ inspires me and my belief in not putting limits on our children as they grow and develop. I wanted to share how hard the education system can be to navigate and share my story to show parents how to provide the best educational and emotional support possible in their unique situations. I struggled to find the support I needed in the early '90s now it seems to be much better but it always needs to be addressed with each family. In receive much joy in knowing I have trusted Jesus and done the absolute best I could as a parent.

Having a child with special needs can be overwhelming. The fear of the unknown sets in. But it doesn’t have to prevail. Being prepared for the twists and turns of the ride will provide you with some leverage. This book may assist you in answering some questions. You are not alone in the journey. Even when you feel alone, there are many who’ve done this before you, there are resources to tap into, and there are a few tips and tricks to help you get through this. Don’t see this journey as a mountain, but rather an adventure filled with a love like no other.

„Díky autismu nejste zákonitě ani zajímavější, ani geniální matematik, to je jen klišé z filmů. Všichni si myslí, že když jím trpíte, musíte mít nějakou zvláštní schopnost – nějaký dar. Ale nemusíte. Můžete být prostě jen postižení. Máte problémy se sociální interakcí, komunikací a vymýšlíte si stupidní rituály. Žádná věda v tom není." Přesto autismus dovede člověka mnohé naučit. Třeba, že co se zdá být snazší, nemusí být zároveň správné. Originální audiokniha v podání Davida Novotného obsahuje první i druhý díl autorových vtipných postřehů z práce s dětmi s poruchou autistického spektra.

This self-help book is written by an author with personal experience and expertise in navigating the challenges of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It offers a valuable resource for understanding and coping with this condition.

This is my story on the trials and tribulations I face concerning my mental health. It has been a rocky road maintaining control and correcting myself on my shortcomings, but I'm thankful to be given the chance to speak on what I go through and the help I seek.

Gabryel s'est toujours senti très différent de ses camarades... Un jour, un pédopsychiatre lui parle du trouble du spectre de l'autisme. Piqué par la curiosité, le garçon fait beaucoup de recherches pour comprendre ce que ça signifie et pour l'expliquer à sa famille et ses amis.

Party planning for Neurodivergents is just not an easy task. We have created this simple to follow guideline to help with sensory issues.

Packed with lived-experience insight and easy-to-follow advice this transformative guide will change how you view the behavior of your autistic child and challenge you to rewire your thinking to see the world through the autistic lens. This guide challenges the common misunderstandings surrounding autistic behavior, such as emotional dysregulation in public settings or meltdowns at mealtimes. Parents and carers will be given a deeper understanding of why your child behaves the way they do and how a change in your parenting approach is key to relax and resolve difficult situations.

Valentine a tout pour être heureuse, en couple, un travail épanouissant et depuis peu un merveilleux bébé, mais du jour au lendemain son monde s'écroule. " Vous devez faire le deuil de votre fils ! " a-t-il déclaré froidement. Le diagnostic tombe comme un couperet. Il n'aura fallu que cinq secondes à ce médecin pour que l'univers de Valentine s'effondre. Pourtant le choc de l'annonce passé, elle refuse de se laisser abattre et part en guerre contre le destin.