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Dive into a transformative journey with "Aging on the Spectrum", a comprehensive guide that explores the confluence of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the aging process. This concise yet in-depth gem offers readers tangible insights into the complex dynamics of aging on the spectrum. Chapter 1 bolsters your understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, laying out common traits and its interplay with the aging process. From there, it propels readers through various aspects of life, detailing the challenges and adaptations in social transitions, professional shifts, and maintaining health. The ...

The Last Kids on Earth meets Margaret Peterson Haddix in this middle grade adventure about fourteen-year-old Izzy, an autistic girl surviving the end of the world who must team up with her loveable dog to uncover the hidden truth behind her family and the rest of humanity’s disappearance.

Unlock the path to joyful parenting by learning to master meltdowns, foster meaningful social connections, and support the unique needs of your neurodiverse family. With The Art and Science of Raising Your Autistic Child: A Holistic Approach to Manage Meltdowns, Improve Social Skills, and Support Neurodiverse Family Dynamics, you'll access a world of expert insights, flexible strategies, and realistic tools.

Challenging the view that autism is something that needs to be ‘cured', Virginia Bovell testifies to the extraordinary care Danny has received for over 30 years and the everyday kindness and decency of the people – ‘the band of angels' – that surround him. She asks us to consider what makes a thriving individual versus an inadequate one; what it means to be ill versus what it means to not to conform; what roles society values and rewards; and how humans might flourish outside of failing political and economic systems.

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 handbook covers in its entirety the benefits of social skills coaching, which is a one-on-one skills-based training that addresses an individual's specific difficulties in navigating his/her social environment. Social skills coaching helps develop an individual's ability to more effectively communicate with others.

Adults with Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may find social engagement to be extremely stressful, but "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" provides a glimmer of hope. Recognizing the particular obstacles that people with Asperger's Syndrome and ASD must overcome, Dr. Jordan provides specific techniques. To assist listeners in using these tactics in their everyday lives, "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" includes practice scenarios, anecdotes, and real-world examples in addition to these ideas.

AudioLearn presents What Doctors Know About Autism. Developed by a team of medical doctors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this guide is a great way to learn about everything today’s doctors know about Autism. The information presented is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized sections. There is a summary after each section to review the most important points. This audio guide is a great way to learn all you can about what today’s doctors know about Autism.

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.

Does your autistic child struggle to connect but want to make friends? Wish you knew how to help them navigate playground drama and chat safely online? Discover realistic strategies to build social confidence, foster friendships, and celebrate your child's unique way of relating to the world! Ausome Connections: A Parent's Guide to Building Social Skills in Autistic Kids is more than a book—it's a road map to a brighter social future for your child.

Unlock the full potential of your child with autism using simple, evidence-based techniques – even if you're feeling overwhelmed by a new diagnosis or challenges as your child grows! Are you navigating the challenges of autism and looking for practical solutions? You’re not alone. This guide offers clear, actionable strategies to help your child thrive and make everyday life smoother for your family.

Frank loves soccer, codes, riding his bike, and playing with his friends. His brother Max is five. Max only eats foods that are beige or white, hates baths, and if he has to wear a t-shirt that isn't gray with yellow stripes he melts down down down. Max is autistic and Frank longs for the brother he was promised by his parents before Max was born - someone who was supposed to be his biggest fan so he could be the best brother in the world. Instead, Frank has trouble navigating Max's behavior and their relationship.

Meet Ozzy, the neuron! Ozzy lives in Amira's inner ear, detecting and sending sound signals to her brain. Amira loves music, but she sometimes struggles with new things and people. Amira has autism.

In the early 1960s, Massachusetts writer and homemaker Clara Park and her husband took their three-year-old daughter, Jessy, to a specialist after noticing that she avoided connection with others. Following the conventional wisdom of the time, the psychiatrist diagnosed Jessy with autism and blamed Clara for Jessy’s isolation. Experts claimed Clara was the prototypical “refrigerator mother,” a cold, intellectual parent who starved her children of the natural affection they needed to develop properly.

Libera tu máximo potencial y alcanza el éxito con ideas prácticas para tu crecimiento personal y profesional, incluso si te has sentido incomprendido durante años. Esta guía empoderadora, diseñada específicamente para adultos autistas, abraza la neurodiversidad y celebra el rico mosaico de perspectivas y experiencias que conlleva.

This book provides a description of the current theory and methodology of LEGO-based therapy (LBT) for social development. It is intended for all readers who have an interest in LBT and both how and why it works to improve the development of social communication and interpersonal collaboration. This work provides an update from previous publications on LBT methods and offers the first in-depth discussion of the theoretical basis for the LBT model. Educators, therapists, parents, and administrators will gain a clearer understanding of how LBT can be used to improve social adjustment and ...

Andreas Souvaliotis was raised at a time when being on the autism spectrum wasn't easily diagnosed or even discussed. Minds like his were simply considered odd. He also knew from an early age he was gay, and it terrified him as he was growing up with openly homophobic parents in one of Europe's least tolerant societies. Andreas' differences made him an outsider, right through to his mid-40s. And then suddenly, everything changed. Misfit is the extraordinary memoir of a man who realized there was strength in his strangeness, that it could be used as a force for good.

Erforschen Sie die Komplexität der Autismus-Spektrum-Störung (ASS) mit akademischer Strenge und einem didaktischen Ansatz. Dieses unverzichtbare Werk bietet eine umfassende, wissenschaftlich fundierte Perspektive und ist eine wichtige Ressource für Studierende, Forschende sowie Fachkräfte im Gesundheits- und Bildungsbereich.

Kids can learn about friendship, love, and a variety of special needs/disabilities all while following the amazing relationship of Jinx and Sally! Book number two will take you through the story of Jinx's realization of Sally's autism.

Here, you’ll find answers to your questions regarding what it means to be diagnosed with autism, what the warning signs are, common co-occurring diagnoses, and what the intervention options are. This audiobook will also explain how to respond to an autism diagnosis, the parent’s role, and how to support your child. In addition, we will address parental concerns and frequently asked questions. It will give you all the tools you need to deal with everyday concerns, such as social skills, traveling, school, and so much more!