Popular Autism Related Books

Speaking for Ourselves: Conversations on Life, Music, and Autism

Since the advent of autism as a diagnosed condition in the 1940s, the importance of music in the lives of autistic people has been widely observed and studied. Articles on musical savants, extraordinary feats of musical memory, unusually high rates of absolute or perfect pitch, and the effectiveness of music-based therapies abound in the autism literature. Meanwhile, music scholars and historians have posited autism-centered explanatory models to account for the unique musical artistry of everyone from Béla Bartók and Glenn Gould to Blind Tom Wiggins. Given the great deal of attention paid to music and autism, it is surprising to discover that autistic people have rarely been asked to account for how they themselves make and experience music or why it matters to them that they do. In Speaking for Ourselves, renowned ethnomusicologist Michael Bakan does just that, engaging in deep conversations--some spanning the course of years--with ten fascinating and very different individuals who s

A Sensory Approach to Experience Taste, Texture, & Develop Oral-Motor Control

"A Sensory Approach to Experience Taste, Texture, & Develop Oral-Motor Control Many children have significant mealtime difficulties that often impact the whole family. Being called a “fussy eater” may not truly cover the real challenges that some children experience when it comes to eating. A child with sensory integration issues, mild to severe, may display difficulty with sitting at the table, touching the food, food texture or smells, adequately chewing, being able to try or accept new food items, use of utensils or cups, being able to handle the distractions of eating in a distracting environment such as at a school dining room or at a restaurant, and the list goes on. When we start to talk about mealtime issues that a child may be having, we need to look at how a child is processing and interpreting sensory information. Each child is different, although most parents and caregivers’ express similar areas where they and the child needs support and guidance. For many adults, when it

Conquering Autism Spectrum Disorders : The Complete Recovery To Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatments, Supplements, Home Remedies And Coping Strategies For Your Complete Wellness

"Autism Spectrum Disorders? A neurological abnormality called autism spectrum disorder affects how a person perceives and interacts with others, which can lead to issues with social interaction and communication. Limited and recurring behavioral patterns are another feature of the illness. In autism spectrum disorder, the word ""spectrum"" refers to the broad spectrum of symptoms and severity. Autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and an unidentified type of pervasive developmental disorder are all disorders that were formerly thought to be distinct conditions that make up autism spectrum disorder. The name ""Asperger's syndrome,"" which is widely considered to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder, is nonetheless occasionally used. Early-onset autism spectrum disease eventually results in issues with social, academic, and occupational functioning in society. Within the first year, autism signs in youngsters are frequently visible. A tiny percentage o

Where Is It? A Language Learning Book for Wonderful Kids with Autism (Questions: Language Learning Books for Wonderful Kids with Autism)

"Praise for ""Where Is It?"" and PEC Books' Question Series “Children with language delays find questions confusing and difficult to answer. Through an easy format that incorporates much needed repetition, these books provide children with the words that will help them to respond. The books give those children scripts in a colorful and interesting format that is bound to get their attention. The pictures will draw them in as the words help them to develop language skills.” --Debra B. Crump Special Education Consultant & Autism Information Specialist Where Is It? A Language Learning Book for Wonderful Kids with Autism The ability to ask questions is a fundamental life skill. Asking questions not only enhances a child’s learning potential, but is also critical to his or her safety and independence. Imagine living a single day without the capacity to identify objects in the world around you. “Where is it?” is a question critical to the social comfort and safety of every child. This unique

Autism Goes to School : Book One of the School Daze Series

"We're thrilled to announce that this Amazon bestseller is also a Human Relations and a B.R.A.G. Medallion winner After suddenly receiving custody of his five year old son, Ben must learn how to be a dad. The fact that he'd even fathered a child was news to him. Not only does this mean restructuring his sixty-hour workweek and becoming responsible for another human being, but also Kyle has autism. Enter the school system and a shaky beginning. Under the guidance of a gifted teacher, Ben and Kyle take tentative steps to becoming father and son. Teacher Melanie Nicols sees Ben as a deadbeat dad, but grudgingly comes to admire how he hangs in, determined to learn for his son’s sake. Her admiration grows to more as father and son come to rely on Melanie being a part of their lives. When parents receive the news that their child has autism, they spend countless hours researching the subject, usually at night, after an exhausting day. Teachers, when they hear that they'll have a student with

Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism

"This practical guide to understanding the cranial nerves as the key to our psychological and physical well-being builds on Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory—one of the most important recent developments in human neurobiology. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience as a craniosacral therapist and Rolfer, Stanley Rosenberg explores the crucial role that the vagus nerve plays in determining our psychological and emotional states and explains that a myriad of common psychological and physical symptoms—from anxiety and depression to migraines and back pain—indicates a lack of proper functioning in the vagus nerve. Through a series of easy self-help exercises, the book illustrates the simple ways we can regulate the vagus nerve in order to initiate deep relaxation, improve sleep, and recover from injury and trauma. Additionally, by exploring the link between a well-regulated vagus nerve and social functioning, Rosenberg’s findings and methods offer new hope that by improving socia

Understanding And Managing Autism In The Girl Child: The Ultimate Guide To Autism In Girls

"The struggles of adolescence might be particularly perplexing for girls with autism spectrum disorders because growing up isn't simple (ASDs). This book addresses all of the major anxieties that parents and girls with ASDs have. The writers give parents the information and suggestions they need to support their daughters through their teenage years and the entire family. It offers open and practical guidance on a variety of significant teenage issues, including essential issues like cognition, communication, behavior, sensory sensitivity, and social challenges. It is a special and indispensable resource for families with daughters who have ASDs as well as the teachers and professionals who work with them. It offers professional perspectives together with first-hand accounts from moms, daughters, and educators. Each chapter examines a relevant problem and provides support and advice on recurrent problems like school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family connections, therapies,

KEY TO PARENTING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: A comprehensive manual on handling,Understanding and raising your Autistic child.

"Autism may be portrayed as a disease by the media, but it is not. However, it requires a lot of patience to live with an autistic child after the awareness stage. But if you know how to deal with autistic children, life can be much simpler and more manageable. For that reason, you need this book. You can learn how by buying this book, so do it right away. additional resources (instead of stimulant medicines) to aid in your child's success. The amusing and simple-to-read KEY TO PARENTING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM will teach you how to: • Verify your child's health and help you sort through the ADHD diagnosis if you frequently lose your cool with your tough kids"

School Daze Series Book 4: Autism Talks and Talks

Would You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?: A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD and Autism

"Would You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree? A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD and Autism" provides us with a refreshing and new perspective on these children who are so different from their peers. Co-authored by three practitioners who have had remarkable success working with them, this book is filled with practical tools, stories, observations, and life changing questions that can be used by anyone who has one of these kids in their life and who is looking for something different. These children are magical and you are sure to fall in love with many of them. There are many magical adults as well … those who are willing to step beyond what so many experts in the field advocate, into what they actually know to be effective with the children. Parents and siblings and relatives; teachers and therapists and administrators; peers and loved ones and friends … all will benefit from this groundbreaking book.