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Author
Publisher
Routledge
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Though our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly-readable book clarifies the many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage in order to hide their autistic traits. The authors take the reader step-by-step through the diagnostic criteria, incorporating the latest research as well as quotes from over 100 autistic contributors that bring that research...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"The Ultimate Handbook for Success on the Spectrum - Written by and for Autistic People! I feel like everyone else got a handbook with all the answers, and I never got my copy. This is a common thought among autistic people, because society is built with neurotypical people in mind--but that handbook has finally arrived. Even better, it was written by an autism activist who is on the spectrum himself. Autistic influencer Daniel M. Jones is an expert...
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"A heartwarming middle-grade debut with autism representation and a musical flair. Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part of the summer musical program at the community theater comes up, Maya is convinced she will get the lead. After all, who knows The Drowsy Chaperone better than she does? However, things don't turn out exactly the way Maya's planned, and the summer turns out to be jam-packed with problems: dealing...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism. All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties. Touching, humorous and insightful, this...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kinglsey Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Filled with first-hand accounts and the best kept secrets to help your relationship bloom, this book is a deep dive into loving autistic relationships and the unique strengths that drive them. Based on clinical experience and emerging research, ASC counselling expert Eva Mendes explores the complex and fulfilling relationships between neurodiverse couples. This book takes you on a journey into the relationships of 20 neurodiverse couples from all...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Planning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If you're wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination with transport or passion for information technology (and much more) into a fulfilling career, you've come to the right place. Written by authors who are leading autistic advocates, employees and business owners, Yenn and Barb use their first-hand knowledge...
Author
Series
Hannah Sharpe volume 1
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
Hannah Sharpe, an eleven-year-old cartoonist with Autism spectrum disorder, uses her curiosity, creativity, and amazing memory to investigate her family's newest Airbnb resident.
Author
Publisher
Future Horizons
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A highly practical and user-friendly resource, Autism and Difficult Moments describes the three-stage cycle of a meltdown and identifies effective, evidence-based strategies to use at each stage. In addition, the book outlines how to prevent the occurrence of meltdowns through instruction, interpretation, and coaching. The author emphasizes the importance of utilizing systematic instruction and teachable moments before and after a meltdown. Dr. Myles...
Author
Publisher
Melville House
Language
English
Description
In anticipation of her 38th birthday, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted time alone, in nature, to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating; and why the world felt full of expectations she couldn't meet. She was also reeling from a chance encounter with a voice on the radio that sparked her realisation that she might be autistic. And so...
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
Autistic seventh-grader Maggie is ecstatic to work with her crush, eighth-grader Tatum, for an engineering contest, but both girls must confront their complicated family dynamics and expectations before acknowledging their feelings for each other.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of "autistic" symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now, this updated and expanded edition of Dr. Barry M. Prizant's Uniquely Human tackles new language such as shifting from "person-first language" to "identity-first language," diversity of identity in the autism sphere, and the future of autistic advocacy...
Author
Publisher
Scribe
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
An incisive and deeply candid account that explores autistic women in culture, myth, and society through the prism of the author's own diagnosis. Until the 1980s, autism was regarded as a condition found mostly in boys. Even in our time, autistic girls and women have largely remained invisible. When portrayed in popular culture, women on the spectrum often appear simply as copies of their male counterparts -- talented and socially awkward. Yet autistic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Seahorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
Meet Summer! She goes to school and likes to draw cartoons. She also has autism. Learn about her family, her favorite lunch, and her dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers.--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"We are all amazing because we are all different. Abby, Elmo, and the Sesame Street friends introduce young readers to Julia. Full-color photos and accessible text make this book an age-appropriate introduction to autism"--
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