Special Needs Parenting

Learn strategies from one mom and her friends that will help you survive raising autistic kids and enjoy the journey along the way.

Ashley Blaker has six children, three of whom have an SEN diagnosis. Between endless meetings, countless therapists, public humiliations, failed playdates, surreal monologues and occasional violence, it’s certainly not what anyone would call a ‘normal’ household – but would he want it any other way? Normal Schmormal is part-memoir, part how-to guide, highlighting the many challenges, as well as the hugely rewarding elements, of parenting children with additional needs.

John Robison argues that Asperger's is about difference, not disability. In this book he offers stories from his own life and from the lives of other Aspergians to give the reader a window into the Aspergian mind. Equally important, he offers practical advice - to Aspergians, their parents, and educators - on how Asperians can improve the weak communication and social skills that keep them from taking full advantage of, or even recognizing, their often remarkable gifts.

Believe me, I know how difficult raising a child with ADHD is. Whether it's the mood swings, school reports, social struggles or another from the myriad of challenges, it's easy to become VERY overwhelmed. And, most parenting advice is simply made for those with neurotypical children, and of limited value to you. This is exactly why this book has been created… It has been written specifically to help parents who are raising children with ADHD.

Eloquent. Philosophical. Introspective. These are not the words usually associated with an autistic child. But in a remarkable display of courage and creativity, a boy named Tito has shattered stereotypes, and in The Mind Tree makes us question all of our previous assumptions about autism. For Tito is severely autistic and nearly nonverbal, and this is his story.

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.

If you searched for this audiobook, chances are you need strategies to meet your ADHD child where they are. Unfortunately, no child comes with an instruction guide, so as a parent, you need tips, strategies, and games so you don’t lose your mind while doing your best to raise your child.

For parents of kids who are either nonverbal or verbally limited, if you’ve been searching for answer as to why your child can’t talk and need guidance on how to change that, look no further. Welcome to Autism – How To Help My Child Talk which is a parent-centered program designed specifically for you.

Written by an expert with over 15 years of experience in treating adult ADHD and ADHD in children, Focused offers essential information to empower parents and provide immediate assistance. Learn to uncover your child's considerable strengths and work around their obstacles with concrete, actionable strategies that improve executive functioning, support emotional development, and promote positive behavior.

Feeling lost with an autistic loved one? This audiobook will enable you to have a better understanding of the behavior and inner feelings of a child with special needs, which will provide you with the information to manage and cope with the situation effectively with minimal stress for the family. With this audiobook, parents and families will be able to ease into the autism circumstances and move on with life optimistically.

If you feel lost without a roadmap, rewrite your story! Learn to empower your child, enrich your life, and master Autism.

La crianza de un niño diagnosticado con TDAH puede ser abrumadora, frustrante y, en ocasiones, incluso desalentadora. Los niños con TDAH son propensos a estallidos emocionales, colapsos, ataques de ira y a veces depresión, pero no es su culpa. Pero tampoco es culpa tuya. Si estás listo para empezar a entender por qué tu hijo tiene ataques de rabia o tiene dificultades con sus emociones, entonces es hora de cambiar tus métodos con este libro de crianza a través de soluciones con las que podrás identificarte, comprobadas y confiables.

This audio guide will give you a comprehensive idea of what ADHD is and how you can deal with children who suffer from it. It will provide you with simple tips and techniques on how ADHD, despite being a serious and complicated disorder, can be dealt with efficiently and properly.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder (a "brain" condition) characterized by poor behavioral and social difficulties. This is a developmental condition that starts early in infancy and lasts for life. Autism spectrum disorder affects most facets of life. Cognitive (thinking and language) and social skills are usually impaired by growth relative to their disorder-free peers.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent condition affecting millions of children globally. Boys are more prone to this condition than girls, so this workbook’s tone is mostly masculine. Children with ADHD are hyperactive and often show impulsive behavior. They can’t maintain their focus for a longer duration, which is why these children are often lagging back in their schools.

In 1984, when he was 10 months old, Laura's son Seth was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Suddenly, the direction of Laura's life changed. She embarked on a journey to improve the quality of Seth's life, plunging into a world that lacked today's information-rich internet to get everything she could for Seth - at first within the mainstream and later in a wider world that came to include osteopathy, Feldenkrais, Iyengar yoga, and more. In 1992, Laura wrote an article for Family Circle magazine, "A Second Chance for Seth", detailing the maverick work she was doing with her son.

In the early 1960s, Massachusetts writer and homemaker Clara Park and her husband took their three-year-old daughter, Jessy, to a specialist after noticing that she avoided connection with others. Following the conventional wisdom of the time, the psychiatrist diagnosed Jessy with autism and blamed Clara for Jessy’s isolation. Experts claimed Clara was the prototypical “refrigerator mother,” a cold, intellectual parent who starved her children of the natural affection they needed to develop properly.

Unexpected Blessings helps special-needs families move past the pain and confusion of their circumstances and slowly and firmly face the future with hope. Filled with real-life stories and hard-earned wisdom, this book shines a light on the possibilities and blessings that come when parents see their new purpose in life - which was God's purpose for them all along.

Do your child's outbursts of anger, power struggles, blackmail, and rebellion prevent your family from living a simple peaceful day? Does it constantly disturb your day, thinking that at any moment you might get a call from your child's school? Have your various strategies to deal with this failed? Listening to this book will not magically solve all your child's problems, but if you listen and re-listen, and apply the techniques, then you will be well on the way to rebuilding a healthy relationship.

The 9-L model illustrated in Blended Families--Special Children explores the dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs and disabilities and presents the information in digestible nuggets ready for consumption by quintessential blended families juggling the demands of parenthood with caring for children with special needs.