Spectrum Disorder

An essential primer based on a renowned new model of care that is comprehensive and research based, while honoring the uniqueness of every child An estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a...

Move beyond conventional thinking about autism. . . . After years of treating patients and analyzing scientific data, prominent Harvard researcher and clinician Dr. Martha Herbert offers a revolutionary new view of autism and a transformative strategy for dealing with it. Autism is not a...

Does your autistic child struggle to connect but want to make friends? Wish you knew how to help them navigate playground drama and chat safely online? Discover realistic strategies to build social confidence, foster friendships, and celebrate your child's unique way of relating to the world! Ausome Connections: A Parent's Guide to Building Social Skills in Autistic Kids is more than a book—it's a road map to a brighter social future for your child.

I have begun writing to help those who don't already understand Autism. I am very passionate about these topics because I too am on the spectrum and have spent the last 15 years of my life dedicated to working in mental health. For most of my life I just felt like I was different, weird and sometimes unwanted. I didn't understand what was keeping me in misery until I learned about Neurodiversity and how it is simply a 'Different-ability' and not about the stigma of a 'Dis-ability'.

SPD, also known as sensory processing disorder, tends to show itself within children at an early age. However, it is not always easy to understand what is wrong with the child without the proper tools, techniques, or methods. Within this audiobook, SPD will be looked at, explained, and the right activities will be given in order for parents to gain the proper understanding needed to help their child move effortlessly through childhood and into adulthood.

Combining years of professional and personal experience with general best practices, author Kim Gallo wrote this book as a comprehensive guide to help you shift your thinking. By breaking down complex ideas and terminology, she takes the mystery and confusion out of neurodivergence. She also stresses the importance of pivoting your thinking patterns to create a healthier, positive environment.

Master the journey from adolescence to independence in just a few steps, even if societal stereotypes and misunderstandings have made it feel impossible. Many teenagers with autism and their supporters are on this same journey, seeking a compass to navigate the intricate world of adolescence, emotional growth, and eventual independence.

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. “I have been buried under years of...

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.

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.

'I realised I had been camouflaging my whole life - I'd been trying to mask my autistic traits and fit in with all the non-autistic people around me.' Growing up autistic can often feel as though you have to become a chameleon in social situations, camouflaging yourself to fit in with a...

READ THE BOOK CRITICS ARE RAVING ABOUT! “A brilliant debut.” —Graeme Simsion, New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project “A heartwarming and unforgettable page-turner.” —Booklist, starred review “A powerful affirmation of the fragility and strength of families.”...

Are you living a lonely and confusing life with your husband or significant other? Are you often taken aback by something your partner has said or done with no regard for your feelings? Are friends and family members puzzled by your unhappiness? Does your man seem like a real catch to them? If any of these questions make you nod, this book is for you. The real-life stories in this audio will shed some light on a largely secret world.

This book masterfully blends what you must know, what you need to know, and what you should know, all the while gently walking you down the path towards a more neuro-affirming and inclusive approach to home and school life. You will finish listening with a better understanding of autistic identity, culture and how you can help shape a better future for the ladybug in your life.

The moving true story of a little girl with Asperger syndrome, controlled and abused by the one person she called her friend. Taylor had always struggled to make friends - she felt 'different'. Taylor never knew her father, and her mother wasn't around much. She just didn't understand people and was alone and scared most of the time. That was until, aged just 11, an older married man called Tom befriended her. She loved having someone who would talk to her, listen to her - a protector. But when he moved away a few months later, she was easy prey.

Autistisch, weiblich, stark. Autistische Frauen und Mädchen erhalten oft eine sehr späte Diagnose, denn ihre Symptome sind auf den ersten Blick unauffällig und werden häufig missinterpretiert. "Ich bin anders, ich bin falsch." – diesen schmerzhaften Glaubenssatz verinnerlichen viele Autistinnen schon früh. Sie kämpfen gegen starke Selbstzweifel und können psychische Folgeerkrankungen entwickeln. Dieses Hörbuch hilft ihnen, sich selbst besser zu verstehen und mit Belastungen umzugehen.

At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'? In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common neurodivergent identities of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Using an analogy of a cactus needing a desert to grow in, he emphasises the importance of getting the environment right for neurodivergent people, rather than expecting them to adapt to the neurotypical world.

A short, introductory guide to PDA for parents, extended family and professionals who are supporting a PDA child, with engaging illustrations throughout. Including explanations of the basics of PDA and how it can present, as well as straightforward advice on how best to meet the needs of the PDA...

In this groundbreaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living as an autistic and chronically ill person. From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own sensory needs to dealing with ableism, medical misogyny and transphobia, Clement offers practical advice and delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals living in this intersection.

Each year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In What Is Autism? Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism spectrum disorders and what life is like for those on the spectrum. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is the perfect resource. What Is Autism? explores in a simple question-answer format topics such as: What are the causes of autism? Can vaccines cause autism?