Popular Autism Related Books

The Best Kept Secret Is "YOU": A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole With Autism and Love

Throughout my early life, I suffered in silence, and the depth didn't show until 1979 when I observed my son's heart-wrenching birth and watched helplessly as my bewildered wife endured excruciating pain. Later, I listened to a doctor label my son autistic. What the hell is autistic? Back then; I had never heard the phrase developmental, neural disorder. Not having any experience, I relied on the doctors' authority and professionalism. I depended on them for answers, and still, there was no meaningful support or information on which I could take advantage. I knew there was something divinely special and real about my son, and that kept me inspired and motivated; I would not accept that there was nothing I could do to help him. Also, the guesses and misinformation that I had to endure were unacceptable, yet I had to keep silent for fear of causing more issues for my speechless son. Looking back, I had no other choice. I had to walk a fine line. I was resigned to the fact that my son cou

My Brother is Different: Understanding siblings with Special Needs and Autism

This engaging book helps kids understand what its like to live with a sibling with neurological difference. It opens a dialogue about acceptance and is written in a warm and engaging way.

Textbook of Psychiatry for Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder

This textbook provides a state of the art of the knowledge on the prevalence, risk and etiological factors, clinical features, assessment procedures and tools, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and prognosis of the psychiatric disorders encountered in people with intellectual disability (ID) and low-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ID and ASD represent two meta-syndromic groups of several different conditions, each with particular cognitive and communication features. People with ID/ASD display an increased prevalence of a variety of psychiatric disorders, including psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and stress-related disorders, somatoform disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well behavioral syndromes, personality disorders, and disorders due to psychoactive substance use. This book will enable readers to understand the specificities of psychiatric disorders in the context of ID/ASD. It explains clearly how diagnostic criteria and assessment procedures f

Taking Care of Myself: A Healthy Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism

"Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum For Young People With Autism is a much needed resource for the autism community so that children with disabilities can learn about personal safety in a nurturing environment. I am thankful for the curriculum presented in Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum For Young People With Autism, as it helps me raise two boys on the Autistic Spectrum and make sure I do not miss anything in the process that they need to know and be aware of before someone else tells them about these issues.' - BellaOnline Reviews 'The social stories could save parents and teachers time having to write their own and reduce the stress load especially on parents in having to find the right words to address sensitive topics. Wrobel's stories are well written, using appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. They are positive and affirmative; when used they will greatly reduce the anxieties experienced by young

Autism in Childhood: For parents and carers of the newly diagnosed

"""If every parent receiving a diagnosis of autism for their child could read this book, it would avoid so much misunderstanding and unhappiness."" - Dr Clare Lawrence A diagnosis - or a suspected diagnosis - of autism in a child can be overwhelming for a parent, especially if you know nothing, or very little, about either of them. Dr Luke Beardon is a well-known expert in the field, and this book is an accessible, easy-to-read introduction for those encountering autism for the first time. Gently and honestly, it guides you through the issues you might encounter, busting the myths around autism, and explaining what the diagnosis means for your child, for you, and for your wider family. It looks at sensory profiles, helps you handle your child's anxiety, tackles education, and answers a variety of frequently asked questions. Other topics covered by this sensitive and empowering book include how to have conversations with your child (the 'autistic voice'), how to manage your child's educ

Puberty For Girls: The Ultimate Puberty And Period Book For Teens And Adolescent Girls (Puberty Psychology): 2

"For girls, puberty is one stage in life when they want to look their best. And, if they have been naughty or nice during childhood, then this can be a particularly difficult period. While it is natural to feel excited about starting a new phase of your life, being a teenager is not all fun and games. Puberty is one of the most exciting events that happen to teenagers. They experience the changes happening to their bodies, minds, and emotions. During this time, boys start thinking about sex, girls start getting a new and very noticeable appearance, and hormones start causing problems. Girls also start worrying about their bodies and what others think. Girls have to cope with puberty for the first time. This can be a confusing and anxious time, especially if you feel you are not measuring up. With some planning and practice, you can get your body back and feel better about yourself again. \Puberty is the start of a new stage in a girl's life. During puberty, girls experience many change

KIDS AND TEENS WITH ASD: AN EFFECTIVE PARENTAL GUIDE ON HOW TO KNOW AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD WITH AUTISM.

"You may be battling a variety of perplexing and contradictory feelings if your kid has autism. Learning as much as you can about autism is the greatest approach to aid both yourself and your child, and we'll do just that in this book. To help your ASD kid, you will need a little bit of additional knowledge, just like your child. Here is just a sample of the information you will find in Kids & Teens with ASD: The variety of ASD symptoms and indicators, as well as the most widespread false beliefs about ASD. Your autistic child's perspective on what life is truly like. How an ASD diagnosis is reached, potential experts you may encounter, and accessible resources. The link between ADHD and autism. Therapies and treatments for ASD that may be used to lessen symptoms and enable kids to live normal lives plus a lot more! You'll discover that autism need not be as crippling as it may appear with this book and the assistance of professionals. A diagnosis is a struggle for your kid, but it is

What You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Child with Autism

"""All children with autism have ways of dropping into their own world, leaving us behind for a minute, an hour, a day."" This is the essence of autism: a disorder that is, at its heart, about interaction. Many of the symptoms associated with autism come from either a lack of paying attention to other people or a lack of interest in joining in with the rest of the world. Because this is the case, it is important that when you work with your child, you are addressing the core issue of autism: your child, for one reason or another, is not spending enough time in our interactive world. What You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Child with Autism gives you the best techniques you can do – right now – to work with your child and draw him or her back into our interactive world. The ten techniques in the book are not just explained in detail, they are also illustrated by true stories of Mr. Levy's work with children with autism (and their parents). Topics include: Don't React: How you respond to

What is Autism? Neurodevelopmental Implications & Behavioral Therapy

Teaching Essential Discrimination Skills to Children with Autism: A Practical Guide for Parents and Educators (Woodbine House)

Discrimination skills enable us to tell one object from another, understand that different things have different names, and use those names to perform a wide range of cognitive and language skills, including following spoken instructions, communicating, and reading. TEACHING ESSENTIAL DISCRIMINATION SKILLS TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM outlines a systematic, evidence-based curriculum to promote children's learning. Based on the authors' thirty years of research, this user-friendly book covers: -Delivering effective instruction -Types of discrimination skills -Prompting and prompt fading -Prerequisite skills -Overcoming barriers to learning -Assessing a child's entry level to the curriculum -Curriculum sequence, specific discrimination skills instruction, and remedial strategies Use this book to teach discrimination skills and help children master more complex academic material, apply learning across many situations, and become more independent in their daily lives.