Spectrum Disorder

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a sensual experience? Imagine magnifying that times 100. That is reality for many on the autism spectrum. This book talks about how people with autism balance sensory input issues with socializing and following unwritten social rules in the real world. The author examines how people with autism have physical and emotional sensory experiences throughout their life.

Lina was a precocious toddler - charming, chatty, joyful. At the age of three, in the aftermath of her second MMR vaccine, first came a seizure, and then, to her parents’ horror, the loss of Lina’s ability to play, use language, and control her impulses. Over the next few years they continued to lose Lina. She communicated her acute discomfort by biting, screaming, hitting, laughing maniacally, and throwing violent tantrums.

Searching for academic and vocational programs for their post-high school autistic son, Lawson and Swearingen found a distinct lack of services. They soon realized that if they wanted an appropriate program for their son, they would have to build it themselves. In Share the Road they recount their personal experiences and the stories of their students as together they create a pioneering vocational training program that empowers autistic individuals. All proceeds from the sale of this book support the programs of Autistry Studios.

Votre enfant présente une sensibilité particulière aux bruits, aux odeurs ou aux émotions ? Soupçonnez-vous qu'il pourrait être plus sensible que les autres enfants de son âge ou avez-vous déjà constaté une telle ultrasensibilité ? Et maintenant vous vous demandez comment organiser sa vie dans un monde plein de stimuli de manière à ce qu'il puisse développer sa particularité le plus positivement et le plus sainement possible ? Alors, ce guide vous permettra de découvrir avec sensibilité l'esprit exceptionnel de votre enfant.

Autismus bei Kindern: Die Spektrum-Störung verstehen, Stärken erkennen und zu einem stabilen, entspannten und individuell angepassten Familienalltag gelangen Ihr Kind hat die Diagnose „Autismus" erhalten und nun sind in Ihrem Kopf zunächst einmal tausend Fragezeichen? Sie sind froh, Klarheit zu haben, und fragen sich gleichzeitig, wie sich das Leben Ihres Kindes gestalten wird? Und vor allem wollen Sie ihm vom ersten Moment an bestmögliche Unterstützung gewähren? Dann ist dieser Ratgeber ein kompetent-einfühlsamer Begleiter auf diesem Weg!

Explorez la complexité du Trouble du Spectre de l'Autisme (TSA) avec rigueur académique et une approche didactique. Cette œuvre essentielle offre une perspective complète et fondée sur des preuves scientifiques, devenant une ressource indispensable pour étudiants, chercheurs, professionnels de la santé et de l'éducation.

The autism community is often wondering how we can measure quality of life for autistic people. This book argues that a group definition for measuring quality of life is inappropriate as quality of life is not a group-centered thing. Instead, this book argues that quality of life for autistic people is a person-centered definition that requires determining each autistic person's quality of life one by one.

Most people love in shades of grey. Tom loves in shades of black and white. Take a journey with this newly diagnosed Aspie (Asperger's Syndrome) to see if his way of loving another human being can match up to a woman's idea of love.

Sujette au syndrome d'Asperger et diagnostiquée à l'âge adulte, l'auteure témoigne de son parcours, de ses questionnements et de la relation aux autres qu'entraîne ce trouble du spectre autistique.

Autistic influencer Daniel Jones is an expert on living well on the spectrum. No matter what you're going through as someone with autism, Dan gets it-he's been there. And now he's ready to impart everything he's learned (and then some!) in this part guide, part memoir about life as an autistic person. Autism for Adults is packed with actionable advice that you can immediately start putting into practice.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK. Lasă-mă să-ţi aud glasul este povestea unei mame care a luptat şi a învins autismul. O carte memorabilă, pe cât de precis documentată, pe atât de bine scrisă. În lupta lor disperată pentru a-şi salva fiica, soţii Maurice pătrund în hăţişul termenilor medicali şi înfruntă coşmarul speranţelor false, al "vindecărilor miraculoase“ şi al acuzaţiilor supărătoare potrivit cărora ei sunt singurii vinovaţi de autismul lui Anne-Marie. În cele din urmă, salvarea fetiţei va veni din aplicarea unei terapii de modificare comportamentală.

Eu sou a mãe que todo mundo admira, mas ninguém quer ser, e nestas páginas vou te dar todas as orientações que eu gostaria de ter recebido quando o autismo bateu na minha porta. Também vou te dar ferramentas necessárias em forma de conhecimento, para te ajudar a nadar nesse. imenso oceano azul chamado autismo. Você vai descobrir o quanto, mesmo cercada de desafios, a maternidade, independentemente de ser atípica ou não, pode ser extraordinária e maravilhosa.

Our teens must navigate a world that often demands social conformity, all while managing sensory overload, masking their true selves, and coping with the pressure of fitting in. It’s easy to feel isolated in this experience. However, this book is designed to guide you through these challenges, offering practical advice and insights from both my personal experience and professional expertise.

Are you feeling lost after your child’s autism diagnosis? Wondering how to tackle daily challenges while helping your child thrive? You’re not alone—this audiobook is here to guide you. The Empowered Caregiver’s Guide to Autism offers practical, actionable advice tailored to your unique journey as a caregiver.

Als iemand een depressie ontwikkelt, is dit proces voor mensen in de naaste omgeving moeilijk te begrijpen. Familie en vrienden zijn voor iemand met een depressie echter heel belangrijk; vaak kunnen ze zelfs meer doen dan professionele hulpverleners. Gerenommeerd deskundige Huub Buijssen legt in dit nieuw vormgegeven standaardwerk uit hoe iemand met een depressie zich voelt en hoe je als omgeving kunt helpen de depressie dragelijker te maken. Zonder jezelf te verliezen. Als een dierbare depressief isbiedt inzicht en praktische handvatten. Samen sta je niet alleen.

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.

The third book in the Web Shifter's Library series returns to the adventures of Esen, a shape-shifting alien who must navigate the perils of a hostile universe.

Le diagnostic est tombé : trouble du spectre de l'autisme. Ces quelques mots peuvent être déroutants. Par où commencer pour amener votre enfant à s'intégrer à notre monde « typique » ? Armé d'un simple bloc-notes, d'un tableau blanc ou d'une tablette électronique, vous serez à même de mieux vous faire comprendre de lui, mais surtout de connaître ses besoins particuliers et d'y répondre.

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.

Kate, Adrian and Carrie have children with very different autism profiles, and in Autism Out Loud they write about their unique experiences on a variety of topics, from diagnosis to caregiving, schooling and aging. Through their varied stories and lessons they’ve learned, these incredible women provide a glimpse of what to expect on the autism journey and show parents that they are not alone.