Autism Disorder

I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust is a remarkable memoir by a mother and her autistic daughter who’d long been unable to communicate - until a miraculous breakthrough revealed a young woman with a rich and creative interior life, a poet, who’d been trapped inside for more than two decades.

Autism has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years, thanks to dramatically increasing rates of diagnosis, extensive organizational mobilization, journalistic coverage, biomedical research, and clinical innovation. Understanding Autism, a social history of the expanding diagnostic category of this contested illness, takes a close look at the role of emotion - specifically, of parental love - in the intense and passionate work of biomedical communities investigating autism.

This complete mental health training for psychiatric disorders course is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of mental health disorders, their triggers, causes, and symptoms. It provides in-depth understanding of a range of common mental health conditions and their characteristics, with guidance on how to manage them.

This audiobook looks at what it feels like to be an autistic parent, offering valuable insights, knowledge and wisdom on parenting autistic and non-autistic children. Three mothers reflect on their experiences of growing up as undiagnosed autistics, venturing into and embracing motherhood, and connecting with their children in a unique and powerful way. Full of wit and warm advice, this audiobook empowers autistic parents and reassures them that autism is a strength in raising their children with love, knowledge and experience.

Are you struggling to understand your autistic child and their behaviour? Are you looking for ideas for how to best approach some common parenting issues? This guide hopes to help you decipher what is really going on inside your child's mind and how to address their unique needs. How to Parent Like an Autistic is a guide for neurotypical parents of an autistic child. Written by an autistic mom of an autistic child, with additional insight compiled through a survey of autistic parents, this guide helps parents understand the autistic mind.

When it comes to parenting a child with a hidden disability, everyone seems to have an opinion. Here, Naomi Simmons writes from experience, offering new solutions for when conventional parenting strategies just don't work. Whether it be high functioning autism, ADHD, OCD, a mood or anxiety disorder with or without a diagnosis, if you have a child with any hidden disability, this is the audiobook for you.

Collaborative Learning: Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism serves as a comprehensive guide designed to empower educators, therapists, and parents to foster connection, growth, and social development in children with autism. This book provides practical frameworks that focus on building communication, emotional regulation, and teamwork through collaborative exercises. By fostering inclusive learning spaces, educators can help children with autism gain confidence, strengthen peer relationships, and overcome social barriers.

Our limited and often biased view of what’s considered “normal” often prevents us from recognizing the gifts and brilliance of those who don’t fit a specific mold. Too often we don’t explore and take advantage of the far-reaching gifts and potential of those diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse. Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel has had vast experience researching Autism Spectrum Disorders—ASD—and working with autistic people of all ages. She has repeatedly witnessed firsthand evidence of great intelligence that hasn’t yet been nurtured or realized.

Seahawks star running back Curt Warner and his wife, Ana, were prominent figures in Seattle in the early 1990s. When they dropped from the public eye after Curt’s retirement, everyone assumed it was for a simpler life. But the reality behind their seclusion was a secret they hid from even their closest friends: their twins, Austin and Christian, had been diagnosed with severe autism. What followed was a painful struggle to hold their family and their marriage together in a home filled with chaos, emotional exhaustion, and constant fear for the safety of their unpredictable but beloved boys.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most discussed yet misunderstood conditions in the world today. It's a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how people experience the world—how they communicate, interact socially, and express behaviors, interests, or routines. And while science has advanced, voices have risen, and advocacy has grown, a cloud of misconceptions still lingers over what autism actually is—and what it isn’t.

In Rebranding Autism, Clain Udy eschews the traditional narrative around autism, offering a groundbreaking perspective that calls on readers to reimagine autism and see the strengths, potential, and unique talents of individuals on the spectrum. Drawing from his experiences as a parent of an autistic child, Udy challenges listeners to shift from a deficit-focused perspective to one that sees autism through a refreshing and compelling strengths-based lens.

This bundle is an essential guide to understanding and living with autism, designed to help those who have autism or know someone with autism to better understand this complex condition. The bundle includes audiobooks that cover a range of topics, from the basics of autism to more advanced strategies for living a fulfilling life with autism.

Topics in the book include learning to read facial expressions and character intent, or understanding character responses which those on the autism spectrum may recognize in themselves. Star Trek fans will learn about how it feels to see the world from an autistic perspective and find new facets and ways to view the shows they love, while autistics, friends, loved ones, and parents of children on the autism spectrum will find new ways to better understand autism and spend enjoyable time together. Make it so.

Andreas Souvaliotis was raised at a time when being on the autism spectrum wasn't easily diagnosed or even discussed. Minds like his were simply considered odd. He also knew from an early age he was gay, and it terrified him as he was growing up with openly homophobic parents in one of Europe's least tolerant societies. Andreas' differences made him an outsider, right through to his mid-40s. And then suddenly, everything changed. Misfit is the extraordinary memoir of a man who realized there was strength in his strangeness, that it could be used as a force for good.

Part memoir, part inspirational guide, Population One: Autism, Adversity and the Will to Succeed is a groundbreaking audiobook that offers listeners the ability to see life through the eyes of a young man with autism. Written by Tyler McNamer at the age of 17, Tyler not only details his challenges but also offers hope and encouragement to others who face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Whether you're an educator, a family member of someone with autism, or simply looking for inspiration, you'll appreciate the opportunity to step inside this remarkable young man's mind.

Eileen Garvin’s older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasn’t easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. How to Be a Sister begins when Eileen, after several years in New Mexico, has just moved back to the Pacific Northwest, where she grew up. Being 1,600 miles away allowed Eileen to avoid the question that has dogged her since birth: What is she going to do about Margaret?

This is the real-life story of Owen Suskind, the son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind and his wife, Cornelia. An autistic boy who couldn't speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney movies, turned them into a language to express love and loss, kinship, brotherhood. The family was forced to become animated characters, communicating with him in Disney dialogue and song; until they all emerge, together, revealing how, in darkness, we all literally need stories to survive.

The sixth book in the "Activity Books for Couples" series, "365 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a Relationship," by Boris Mullayev, embraces this profound reality and offers an introspective manual for anyone considering entering a new relationship. This book is an invitation to take a self-discovery journey before combining your lives with another person's. With a series of thought-provoking questions, it invites listeners to investigate and comprehend their own values, beliefs, desires, fears, and dreams.

Discover a heartfelt, practical, and empowering guide that transforms the chaos of life with autism into a journey of understanding, growth, and connection. In From Meltdowns to Miracles, a mother shares her deeply personal experiences, offering wisdom and encouragement to families navigating the challenges and triumphs of raising a child on the autism spectrum. This book goes beyond the diagnosis, diving into the everyday realities of sensory overloads, emotional outbursts, and navigating social expectations.

Puberty is a confusing time for autistic people, leaving those who love and support them baffled by their actions. This book explains some of the reasons for aggressive behaviors during puberty and talks about how to sooth and comfort the autistic teen as their body changes, along with their emotions. The author shares tips for how to prepare autistic teens in advance for puberty and the best ways to help them understand their ever changing feelings and mood swings.