Spectrum Disorder

This is an inside look at the Autism journey by an adult with Autism. This exploration blurs the lines between narrative, memoir, and experimental fiction. Seven has a conversation with Autism personified while explaining his thoughts about the journey to adult diagnosis. The fourth wall is broken several times as Seven directly addresses the listener.

Dear proactive parent: Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD? Is coping with your child’s behavior wearing you out? Are you tired of searching for answers everywhere? If you answered yes, continue reading...When you follow the advice given in this audiobook, your child’s life of ADHD turmoil will take a turn - a turn in the right direction. There is absolutely nothing holding you back from making your child’s life better by helping him reach his full potential!

Autismikirjon lasten kohtaaminen mahdollistaa muutoksen. Tunnevalo on hetki, jolloin kohtaaminen tapahtuu. Neuropsykologi Satu Häkkinen avaa kirjassaan autismikirjon lasten kohtaamiseen liittyviä erityispiirteitä. Pohjalla on autismikirjon lapsen kokemus kohdatuksi tulemisesta, valon hetkestä. Kirjan tärkein ajatus liittyy kuitenkin aikuisen tunnehetken äärelle pysähtymiseen. Pysähdymme niihin kokemuksiin, ajatuksiin ja tunteisiin, joita kohtaamiset herättävät aikuisessa.

Der New York Times-, Sunday Times- und internationale Bestseller, der uns Autismus so erklärt, wie wir ihn noch nie gesehen haben. Warum guckst du uns nicht in die Augen? Warum bist du so gern allein? Warum magst du nicht meine Hand halten? Warum rastest du aus? Dies sind nur einige der vielen Fragen, die Eltern eines autistischen Kindes umtreiben. In diesem bahnbrechenden Hörbuch finden sie Antworten.

Kicking ASSpergers is the triumphant memoir of one man’s journey with autism and his quest for happiness and self-empowerment despite the many challenges life throws at him. Detailing his struggles with acute anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, and suicidal ideation, as well as social stigma and medical bias, Jeremy Tolmie moves through his childhood and into adulthood. Over time, Jeremy starts to alienate the people in his life with his erratic and dangerous behavior. When he meets Dave Ray, a home share provider, Jeremy starts to learn how not to let autism rule his life.

As a parent with an autistic adult son, I speak from the heart, and from what I have observed and learned, and certainly have failed at throughout the years in my dealing with my son. I am not trying to sugarcoat the situation, or for that matter scare a parent that is facing the same fate as my own.

The Thinking Moms’ Revolution (TMR) is a group of 23 moms (and one awesome dad) from Montana to Malaysia who all have children with developmental disabilities. Initially collaborating online about therapies, biomedical intervention, alternative medicine, special diets, and doctors on the cutting edge of treatment approaches to an array of chronic and developmental disabilities, such as autism, sensory processing disorders, food allergies, ADHD, asthma, and seizures, they've come together into something far more substantial.

"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....

Lina was a precocious toddler - charming, chatty, joyful. At the age of three, in the aftermath of her second MMR vaccine, first came a seizure, and then, to her parents’ horror, the loss of Lina’s ability to play, use language, and control her impulses. Over the next few years they continued to lose Lina. She communicated her acute discomfort by biting, screaming, hitting, laughing maniacally, and throwing violent tantrums.

Johnny is 19. He likes music, art and going to the beach. He is also autistic - in his case that means he will probably never get a job, never have a girlfriend, never leave home. And over the last 19 years this is what his father, TV producer and comedy writer Henry Normal and his wife Angela have been trying to come to terms with. This is a book for anyone whose life has been touched by autism - it's about the hope, the despair, and the messy, honest sometimes comical day-to-day world of autism, as well as a wonderful, warm book about the unconditional, unconventional love between a father, a mother and a son.

We all know the autistic genius stereotypes. The absentminded professor with untied shoelaces. The geeky Silicon Valley programmer who writes bulletproof code but can't get a date. But there is another set of (tiny) geniuses whom you would never add to those ranks - child prodigies. We mostly know them as the chatty and charming tykes who liven up day­time TV with violin solos and engaging banter. These kids aren't autistic, and there has never been any kind of scientific connection between autism and prodigy. Until now.

Since Joel tackles what happens when the unimaginable loss of a child becomes reality. Julie Schwartz introduces listeners to her son Joel David Schwartz, who lived with Autism Spectrum Disorder and died by accidental overdose at age 25. Joel’s unique cognition created situations where he baffled yet informed; infuriated yet endeared; lost and yet won. His mother describes how Joel was a “charming nerd”, inviting us to get to know him in all his complicated detail. She asks that we maintain Joel’s memory by finding small ways to be kind and celebrating our differences.

Bevægende og fuldkommen unik bog skrevet af en 13-årig japansk autistisk dreng, der har taget den vestlige verden med storm og toppet de engelske og amerikanske bestsellerlister. Hvorfor hopper du? Hvorfor gør du ikke det, du får besked på? Er det sandt, at I ikke bryder jer om at blive rørt ved? Kunne du tænke dig at være ’normal’? Det er bare en lille håndfuld af de spørgsmål, som den autistiske dreng Naoki Higashida giver svar på.

The shock, the fear, the denial that we feel when we think, for the first time, that our child might have autism, is overwhelming. What do I do now? What is the next step? Should I go private or wait on a waiting list for months? What type of support is available for my child and our family? But most daunting of all: What kind of life will my child be able to live? Follow us as we navigate through the diagnosis system in Ireland; the resources, payments, and specialists you can avail of; things that have helped with Emma’s behaviour; and more.

Incapaci di comunicare con gli altri e di sviluppare nuove amicizie, costretti a muoversi in un mondo sociale che appare loro privo di significato e di interesse o addirittura minaccioso e ostile: sono i bambini colpiti dall'autismo, un disturbo dello sviluppo neuropsicologico che si manifesta prima dei tre anni e permane in età adulta, ma che può essere notevolmente attenuato con opportuni programmi di intervento educativo.

Told in personal anecdotes and easy-to-follow snippets of practical advice, Be Strong, Be Tough, Be Smart lets parents know they are not alone. Alfredano doesn't promise easy answers, but his family's story shows that with fortitude and persistence, there is hope for every child with autism.

Here, you’ll find answers to your questions regarding what it means to be diagnosed with autism, what the warning signs are, common co-occurring diagnoses, and what the intervention options are. This audiobook will also explain how to respond to an autism diagnosis, the parent’s role, and how to support your child. In addition, we will address parental concerns and frequently asked questions. It will give you all the tools you need to deal with everyday concerns, such as social skills, traveling, school, and so much more!

Raising an autistic child can mean an emotional ride - ups and downs, emergencies and victories. But imagine the roller coaster of having not one autistic child, but three. Follow Karen Pellett as she spills her Spectrum Mom secrets and learn how to get your family over surviving and into thriving.

Understanding autism is critical for parents, caregivers, and everyone who wishes to help. In this book, we provide an overview of the autism spectrum to help you navigate the world of neurodiverse individuals, and how to make their dining experiences inclusive and enjoyable.

Can You Hear Me Now? is a moving call to action based on author Pamela Furr's daily struggles and responsibilities as the mother of an autistic child and the founder of Puzzle Box Academy, a private school based in Florida dedicated to supporting children with autism. The book provides guidance, support, and advocacy for parents navigating the challenges of raising children with autism.