Popular Autism Related Books

Book invites you, his reader, to imagine a daily life in which your faculty of speech is taken away. Explaining that you?re hungry, or tired, or in pain, is now as beyond your powers as a chat with a friend. I?d like to push the thought-experiment a little further. Now imagine that after you lose your ability to communicate, the editor-in-residence who orders your thoughts walks out without notice. The chances are that you never knew this mind-editor existed but, now that he or she has gone, you realize too late how they allowed your mind to function for all these years. A dam-burst of ideas, memories, impulses and thoughts is cascading over you, unstoppably. Your editor controlled this flow, diverting the vast majority away, and recommending just a tiny number for your conscious consideration. But now you?re on your own.

Back in 2010, author Teresa DeMars went looking for a book to explain autism to her son. When she couldn?t find one that fit the characteristics of his autism, she wrote ASD and Me. Written for kids diagnosed with Asperger?s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, or autism, parents will appreciate the way this heartwarming children's picture book will help them explain Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to their child on the spectrum. ASD and Me is written from the point of view of Eli, a seven-year-old boy who has ASD. Through the story, Eli explains how he was diagnosed, and how ASD affects the way he thinks and interprets the world around him. He also talks about some of the social and life skills he has learned that help him fit in with others. The story concludes with some of the interests and activities Eli shares with other children. ASD and Me is a great book to help introduce the subject of autism to siblings, classmates, extended family and to those on the spectrum. (Updated print version of the book may not be available from third party sellers.)

Newly revised and updated, this award-winning guide covers every aspect of understanding and living with autism today. Comprehensive and authoritative, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this invaluable book covers: The causes of autism spectrum disorders, getting an accurate diagnosis, treatments based on behavioral, psychological, and biomedical interventions, coping strategies for families and education needs and programs, living and working conditions for adults with ASD, community interaction and teaching strategies and resources for educators and other professionals.

Children With Starving Brains is a message of hope in the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD and ADHD. This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition. Genetic susceptibility activated by ?triggers? such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism has inspired her ?broad spectrum approach, ? describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book explains major therapies newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and physicians working together to improve the health of these special children.

Parents of girls with Autism face unique challenges as their girls grow into their teens. Having to teach daughters about physical aspects of menstruation, why they have a period, and facts about birth control are topics that all parents grapple with, parents of girls with autism have the the added challenge of discussing sexuality, and giving of witholding of concent for their daughters who have much more difficulty understanding the feelings and rules associated with sexual relationships.

This book seeks to provide helpful tips, general information, and strategies to help families master Autism. This book is not intended to provide specific medical advise, all therapies and treatments discussed are for informational purpose only. If anything in this book conflicts with your doctors advise you should follow ypur doctors advise. All medical treatments have the potential for harmful side effects, so seek the advise of your doctor before beginning any biomedical treatments for your child.