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In Life Skills for Autistic Teens, two parents who’ve been on the same turbulent and challenging journey share insights and strategies to help you find hope again and regain your confidence. We have raised a beautiful child with ASD, and have turned our experiences and hard-learned lessons into a practical blueprint for independence. Through mindset changes, comprehensive systems, and practical strategies, we show how persistency and dedication can lead to life-changing results no matter your starting point.

Understand developmental trauma and reactive attachment disorder (RAD). Learn tips and tricks to help you to navigate "the system". Get resource recommendations that will provide a way forward. Adopting or fostering a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is beyond challenging. They may have violent outbursts, engage in outlandish behavior like lying, stealing, playing with feces, and hoarding food. With histories of early childhood trauma, kids with RAD too often break even the most loving of caregivers.

A book that aims to help parents - and professionals - support their child with Down Syndrome’s communication skills through the Primary School years, from age 3 to age 11.

Toilet training can be a battleground for parents and children. In this book, the only one on the market dealing with the specific issues involved in toilet training children with autism, Maria Wheeler offers a detailed roadmap for success, based on over 20 years of experience. Simple lists offer over 200 dos and don'ts, along with more than 50 real-life examples.

Alcatraz Island in the 1930s isn't the most normal place to grow up, but it's home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards. When Moose's dad gets promoted to Associate Warden, despite being an unlikely candidate, it's a big deal. But the cons have a point system for targeting prison employees, and his dad is now in serious danger. After a fire starts in the Flanagan's apartment, Natalie is blamed, and Moose bands with the other kids to track down the possible arsonist. Then Moose gets a cryptic note from the notorious Al Capone himself....

Entdecke den ultimativen Ratgeber für ADHS bei Erwachsenen! Dir fällt es schwer, deinen Fokus für längere Zeit zu behalten und du leidest an innerer Unruhe? Du vermutest, dass ADHS dahinterstecken könnte, bist dir aber über die Bedeutung deiner Symptome noch nicht im klaren? Wurde bei dir oder einem Angehörigen sogar schon ADS oder ADHS diagnostiziert und du möchtest dir einen Überblick über die Störung sowie über schnelle, unkomplizierte Möglichkeiten zur Selbsthilfe machen? Der Alltag mit ADHS ist für dich sehr kräfteraubend und du willst endlich Strategien erlernen, die dir zu mehr Erfolg im Berufsleben und in der Partnerschaft verhelfen.

Do you ever feel like you are being pulled in two different directions with your child's education? Maybe your child is currently being included in the general education program at their school, despite having unique and specific needs due to their disability. Perhaps you are desperate to ensure that your child has access to the very best educational experience they can possibly have. Maybe you are keen to be a more effective partner in your child's education, without feeling overwhelmed with all of the other things you have going on in your life.

A stunning new classic from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo in the vein of Private Peaceful and The Butterfly Lion. This is a landmark new novel from the nation's favourite storyteller, set in the unique landscape of the Camargue in the South of France during WW2. There, a young autistic boy lives on his parents' farm among the salt flats and the flamingos that live there. There are lots of things he doesn't understand, but he does know how to heal animals.

Do you want to give your child the best care in the world? Do you want to raise a responsible, mature, and emotionally intelligent child? First, you need to change yourself as a parent. You need to learn to adapt to the child's needs. They need love and care! In this bundle, you will find the best strategies on how to become a perfect parent. You will learn how to recognize certain situations, how to adapt and react. If you follow this guide right, your job as a parent will become easier!

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most globally prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. ADHD For Dummies explores living a healthy and fulfilling life with ADHD, from seeking diagnosis to choosing the right treatment path for you or your loved one. You'll hear about the latest in ADHD research, equipping you with valuable knowledge as you care for a child with ADHD or explore your own ADHD symptoms as an adult. This book provides the answers you need on how to deal with day-to-day challenges at home, school, and work, and how to find support and counseling.

As someone who has ADHD, you probably know exactly how hard it can be to stay on track with your own personal wellness & self-love practices. On top of that, a lot of resources are NOT made with neurodivergent people in mind at all. Luckily, that is where this book can help you- it is written for the neurodivergent like yourself! Inside we will emphasize how you can begin accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, building your support system & most importantly embracing your authentic self!

Long ago, in a land by the sea, 12-year-old Aaron lives with his mother in the wooded countryside. Because the boy is mute, he depends on his mother completely. But when a sudden blizzard strands his mother in a distant town, Aaron finds himself alone for the first time in his life. Setting out in the snow to look for his mother, the boy embarks on a perilous, silent journey that will carry him to the eerie Half-a-Moon Inn. There, held captive by the sharp-eyed Miss Grackle, Aaron will discover her wicked powers.

Up, Not Down Syndrome is a love letter and a map. Experience how it feels to think your life is over after having an unlovable baby. At first, the loss seems impossible to overcome. Alex becomes the author's greatest teacher. Love is stronger than fear. Everyone has gifts. The book consists of three parts: the story, the lessons that Alex taught the writer and Alex's perspective. Up, Not Down Syndrome is a promise to stay positive, no matter what: up, not down.

Parenting Kids with ADHD isn’t just another guide—it’s a lifeline filled with real-world strategies to help you understand your child, reduce daily chaos, and create a more connected, confident home. Inside, you’ll learn how to ease morning stress, prevent meltdowns, support focus and sleep, and handle tough moments with calm and clarity. You’ll discover why common discipline approaches often backfire with ADHD—and what actually works to encourage positive behavior.

Tall, gangly, and tomboyish Katy was badly injured in an accident which has left her partially paralysed. This has been tough on the wild girl, who is no longer able to play with her siblings or roam around nature the way she used to. But Katy has now regained some feelings in her legs, and can finally start to slowly walk again. Her father feels she is healthy enough to start school, so he sends her off to be educated. It is with mixed emotions that Katy goes. Starting school will be exciting, but won’t she miss her siblings too much to learn anything?

Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems like that dream will never come true - until a family adopts him. They want him to be a companion for their 10-year-old son, Gus, who has autism. But Gus acts so differently than anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesn’t even want Chester in the room. Chester’s not sure how to help Gus since this isn’t exactly the job he trained for - but he’s determined to figure it out. Because after all, Gus is now his person.

Lange Zeit fragt sich Angelina Boerger: Bin ich einfach chaotisch und kann nicht gut mit Stress umgehen oder steckt vielleicht mehr dahinter? Mit Ende 20 erhält sie schließlich die Diagnose "AD(H)S im Erwachsenenalter" und ist erleichtert: Endlich hat die Kirmes in ihrem Kopf einen richtigen Namen. Schätzungsweise 2,5 Millionen Erwachsene sind in Deutschland von der Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-/Hyperaktivitätsstörung, kurz AD(H)S, betroffen. Die Symptome bei Erwachsenen sehen in der Regel anders aus als bei Kindern, und auch das Bild des klassischen "Zappelphilipps" ist längst überholt.

"Mrs. Walden, your son has autism. He most likely will never speak or communicate normally. I suggest that you and your husband seek counseling and learn how to deal with this disorder." When Gina heard this, she thought to herself: No doctor is going to dictate my son's future. Only God will do that.Over the next few years, Gina and her husband, Brian, challenged convenional diagnosis to stand in faith for their precious son Ethan. From lawsuits with school boards through intensive early intervention, with tears and immense frustration, Brian and Gina Walden remained steadfast in their faith....

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.

Don't miss out on the chance to make mealtimes a pleasure for your family. Order The Autism-Friendly Cookbook today and embark on a culinary journey that will change your life. Say goodbye to mealtime pain and agitation, and embrace the joy of preparing and sharing delicious, health-conscious meals with your loved ones.