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Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
" Over a decade ago, an autism diagnosis had confined Lori Ashley Taylor's daughter Hannah to an inaccessible world. Lori became a tireless researcher, worker, and advocate, and her dedication showed results. There can be progression and shifting on the spectrum, and Hannah has done just that--she has emerged. Part narrative and part practical guide, Dragonfly provides anecdotal and practical guidance for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder....
Author
Publisher
Park Row Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love"--
When Swenson's son, Cooper, was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, she experienced the grief of broken dreams. She felt the frustration and exhaustion that comes from having to fight for...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"In 101 tips for the ..., you will learn about navigating puberty with your son including issues such as personal hygiene, inappropriate touching, and sex. Parents of boys with autism contend with many unique problems due to increases in size, strength, and aggression as the boy ages"--Back cover.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
She is her own worst nightmare. When you meet Sue, she does not make eye contact. She does not offer to shake your hand. She may fixate on the buttons of your shirt, but cannot say your name. Sue Rubin has autism, a complicated disorder that causes her to act in many strange ways. For researchers, doctors, and psychologists, autism is mysterious and complex, its causes and cures still unknown. But this is not a film about experts or theories. In Autism...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"My friend Johnny is different from me. We have fun together, but sometimes he acts pretty strangely. He is never exactly on time, he can't seem to stick to a routine, he stares right into your eyes, and he often says puzzling things. Johnny is neurotypical. I like Johnny and I think being NT is OK.
Author
Publisher
Sensory World, a proud imprint of Sensory Focus, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Dr. Temple Grandin's pocket guide to older kids and young adults with autism! Dr. Temple Grandin is a doctor of animal science, professor at Colorado State University, best-selling author, autism activist, and consultant on animal behavior. She also invented the "squeeze machine," a device to calm the sensory systems of those on the autism spectrum. The subject of the award-winning 2010 biographical film Temple Grandin, she was listed in Time magazine...
28) An introduction to autism for adoptive and foster families: how to understand and help your child
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"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"--
Author
Publisher
Arcade Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"An international bestseller, the story behind Henry Markram's breakthrough theory about autism, and how a family's unconditional love led to a scientific paradigm shift. Henry Markram is the Elon Musk of neuroscience, the man behind the billion-dollar Blue Brain Project to build a supercomputer model of the brain. He has set the goal of decoding all disturbances of the mind within a generation. This quest is personal for him. The driving force behind...
32) The Rosie result
Author
Series
Rosie novels (Graeme Simsion) volume 3
Publisher
The Text Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Don and Rosie are about to face their most important project. Their son, Hudson, is having trouble at school: his teachers say he isn't fitting in with the other kids, and they'd like Don and Rosie to think about getting an autism assessment. As his parents debate whether a diagnosis might help or hinder, Hudson has his own ideas. Meanwhile, Rosie is battling Judas at work, and Don is in hot water after the Genetics Lecture Outrage. The life-contentment...
33) Rules
Author
Language
English
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Description
Frustrated at life with an autistic brother, twelve-year-old Catherine longs for a normal existence but her world is further complicated by a friendship with a young paraplegic.
Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules-from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Silblings of kids who have autism have unique perspectives on Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In this 30 minutes production these wise siblings ages 4-18 tell us about their frustration, their pain, their growth to acceptance and their exceptional loyalty to their siblings. Interspersed are brief interviews with some of the siblings on the spectrum. This is a must see for parents, professionals and kids who live and work with those diagnosed with ASD....
Author
Publisher
Atria Paperback, an imprint of Simon & Schuster,Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In the spirit of A Street Cat Named Bob and Dewey comes a mother's touching, true account of how a rescue cat named Billy transformed her autistic boy's life. Louise Booth and her husband had always dreamed of having a child. But when their son Fraser was born, Louise immediately knew something was wrong. Fraser was an angry child, prone to frequent screaming fits. When the family moved to the Balmoral Estate (Queen Elizabeth's summer residence),...
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"A parent's guide to give kids with Asperger Syndrome the skills that will make them feel as smart as they truly are"--
"This is the book parents need to learn how to teach the "independence curriculum" to children with Asperger Syndrome at home. Success--in school, at home, on the playground, and beyond--depends on mastering countless basic living skills most kids just "pick up" almost by osmosis. Yet research shows that even children with ASDs...
40) Autism abracadabra: seven magic ingredients to help develop your child's interactive attention span
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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