Autism Syndrome

When Micha Boyett's son was born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, she was drawn into the ancient teachings of the Beatitudes. There, she found an invitation to honor her limits in a world that values performance, perfection, and strength.

If you love sweet romances (PG-rating), look no further than Rachelle Ayala's Have a Hart series. The Harts are a family of San Francisco firefighters. Their family motto is: Heart comes first. Cait Hart has been married to Brian Wonder for twelve years, but does she really know him? The redheaded firefighter is dependable, loyal, and kind to others, but he's never let her probe his feelings. Brian's life is blown open when his former high school teacher and wife of a senator dies in a car crash. When a pair of blue chow dogs show up at his mountain cabin, he is forced to tell Cait his ...

Embracing the Wide Sky is a unique and brilliantly imaginative portrait of how we think, learn, remember and create, brimming with personal insights and anecdotes, and explanations of the most up-to-date, mind-bending discoveries from fields ranging from neuroscience to psychology and linguistics. This is a profound and provocative book that will transform our understanding and respect for every kind of mind.

Disabled Children Need Inclusion, Empathy, and Friendship Every child deserves to feel, be seen, heard, and valued in a world full of wonder and uniqueness. Different Yes, Not Less discusses the types of disabilities and the needs of disabled individuals. Some are born with disabilities, others are disabled in accidents, and some become disabled through the thoughtless actions of others—Yes, they may move, speak, or act differently as a result; however, they are no less human beings than everyone else. Like all children, these children deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. They deserve ...

Misfit, truant, delinquent. John Robison was never a model child, and he wasn’t a model dad either. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of 40, he approached fatherhood as a series of logic puzzles and practical jokes. When his son, Cubby, asked, “Where did I come from?” John said he’d bought him at the Kid Store and that the salesman had cheated him by promising Cubby would “do all chores”. He read electrical engineering manuals to Cubby at bedtime.

When Amanda travels east to Orlando on a hunch, she's met with the worst news possible. Kingdom Keeper Finn Whitman is missing. Calling on her own gift (she's telekinetic), her sister Jess' ability to dream the future, and their fellow Fairlie Mattie Weaver's unexplained ability to read minds through physical contact, the three gifted girls must navigate treachery, deception, and the stubborn, unwilling parents of the missing Keepers if they're to save their friends.

Asperger's syndrome is often misunderstood and rarely accepted. Many skeptics and critics dismiss or misuse the term out of hand, while parents who have a child diagnosed with such a syndrome are usually confused and unsure what to do. This guide is here to help new or experienced mothers, fathers, and other family members understand Asperger's and how to help deal with issues such as anxiety and episodes.

The year is 1995, and Gina leaves a failed relationship for a California Dream, only to find she can’t afford rent in the promised land. That’s OK, she’s not alone; the nonprofit social service agency that hires her into an entry level mental health job is dominated by a gang of sophomoric slackers, who literally spend 24/7 on the job; since they don’t get paid enough to pay rent, they simply don’t. It’s a makeshift commune of sorts, evolved of necessity. This fictional biography is a darkly comic, social services satire; the action has moved off the grounds of the State ...

Stressed Out Dealing With Someone Diagnosed With Autism? ★ Expanded 2nd Edition! ★ Read This Book for FREE with Kindle Unlimited – Order Now! Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are the general terms used to refer to a group of complex disorders that affect brain development. It is often associated with intellectual disability and impaired motor coordination. However, autism is NOT a disease! Are You Having Trouble Figuring Out What Your Child Wants? This book is designed for everyone who wants to learn more about autism. You’ll learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of ...

Becoming Real: Our Journey Through Autism is Carolyn Johnson’s own inspiring true story as a mother of an Autistic child. She shares both the light and dark sides of Autism, as well as the deeper journey every family experiences with special needs children. Her powerful lessons on life and spirituality bring readers to a new level of awareness. Tears of both of laughter and compassion will flow as readers enter into Carolyn’s overcoming story of “Becoming Real” on the journey. Along with inspiration, readers are given the necessary tools and education to heal themselves and their ...

In this groundbreaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living as an autistic and chronically ill person. From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own sensory needs to dealing with ableism, medical misogyny and transphobia, Clement offers practical advice and delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals living in this intersection.

For months, there's been no sign of Alex's sister, whom she fought so desperately to rescue. She's disappeared without a trace. A werewolf is stalking Alex's once sleepy Southern town. People are dying, and Alex thinks she knows the reason: her refusal to give in to Valkos. The growing body count is a warning. He is trying to break her, and now neighboring packs - once allies - are convinced that she is a risk that needs to be eliminated before she's broken.

What causes autism? Is it a genetic disorder, or due to some unknown environmental hazard? Are we facing an autism epidemic? What are the main symptoms, and how does it relate to Asperger syndrome? Everyone has heard of autism, but the disorder itself is little understood. It has captured the public imagination through films and novels portraying individuals with baffling combinations of disability and extraordinary talent, and yet the reality is that it often places a heavy burden on sufferers and their families.

Qué saber y cómo actuar cuando el autismo entra en la familia. 3.ª edición. Cada vez hay más niños diagnosticados con algún tipo de trastorno del espectro autista, no obstante, existe un gran desconocimiento entre la población y las familias involucradas y su entorno. ¿Qué significa y qué consecuencias tiene para ellos? ¿Qué grados del espectro hay? ¿Por qué cada vez se diagnostica más? Este libro nos da las claves sobre qué debemos saber y cómo actuar tras el diagnóstico, a la vez que arroja luz sobre la naturaleza del trastorno y nos ayuda a conocer con rigor sus implicaciones.

Über 1001 innovative wie auch bewährte Tipps unterstützen Eltern, Lehrkräfte und Erzieher*innen im Alltag mit autistischen Kindern und Jugendlichen. Praktisch, alltagsnah und auf die unterschiedlichen Entwicklungsstufen, Lernstile und Fähigkeiten angepasst, werden kreative und einfach anwendbare Ideen aufgezeigt - eine Fundgrube für alle, die mit Kindern und Jugendlichen aus dem Autismus-Spektrum leben und arbeiten.

Your child or someone you know what just diagnosed with autism. Many feelings are flooding through you right now. You aren't sure what to think or how to feel. Just like an autistic child, you want to put a name to the feelings and emotions that are affecting you right now. You want someone to validate how you are feeling. You want to connect with someone who feels the same way that you might be feeling.

Un film mystérieux et malsain qui rend aveugle... Voilà de quoi gâcher les vacances de Lucie Henebelle, lieutenant de police à Lille. Cinq cadavres retrouvés atrocement mutilés... Il n'en fallait pas plus à la Criminelle pour rappeler le commissaire Franck Sharko, en congé forcé.

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).

Autism: The Fight Inside is an audiobook made to educate young men and young women of the dangers that form from gangs. It was made to help young people make better choices with their lives.

The story of little Amy Bac and her courageous battle against a rare disease as told by us - her parents. Amy fought this disease with grace and with courage as her parents faced a stalker meant to bring more harm to their innocent little child. Together, strong in their faith - Amy's parents would fight for their child's very life while their daughter's love for them never faltered. Three months after Amy's death on Valentine's day - Chad and Christy would receive the final autopsy report from Beth Isreal Hospital - Harvard University's Neuro-pathologist: Purkinje cell loss, severe, with ...