Spectrum Disorder

Andrew, 8, is autistic and bilingual. He speaks English and Chicken. With words limited by autism, Andrew lives in a fantastic world where chickens talk and superheroes come alive. But when he tells his pet chicken Frightful that his body is trying to kill him, it launches Andrew's family and an entire medical community into a decade-long quest for answers. This beautiful, fierce, and refreshingly honest memoir takes listeners on a mother's journey through the complex landscape of modern medicine to discover the healing bond between a boy and Frightful, the chicken who saves them all.

The step-by-step guide discusses various aspects of how autism is perceived, explores how best to speak up for individual needs and introduces advocacy for the wider autistic community. Each step outlines one vital aspect of advocacy and allyship, such as emphasizing acceptance, avoiding assumptions and assuming competence. The advice and strategies laid out in this guide center the wisdom and experiences of autistic people and enable the listener to confidently speak up with insight and understanding.

Do you want to help your child with a disability live a more happy and fulfilling life? Raising kids with disabilities is hard, but this audiobook makes it a lot easier. There are many different kinds of disabilities. There are physical and mental disabilities; some disabilities are more visible and disabling than others, but all require an extra amount of attention and action, which can be very overwhelming for parents of a kid with a disability. This audiobook was made to make raising a kid with a disability easier for parents.

My name is Mickey Rowe. I am an actor, a theatre director, a father, and a husband. I am also a man with autism. You think those things don’t go together? Let me show you that they do.

It's not always easy to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're a teenager. There's a lot of information out there on how to deal with bullying, but a lot of it is contradictory or seems like it won't work.... But this guidebook is different! Helping you sort fact from fiction, the book looks at the different forms bullying can take and debunks commonly held myths, such as "bullying makes you stronger" and "ignore it and it will stop".

In this collection of beautiful and raw essays, Amy S. F. Lutz writes openly about her experience - the positive and the negative - as a mother of a now 21-year-old son with severe autism. Lutz's human emotion drives through each moment and challenges commonly held ideas that define autism either as a disease or as neurodiversity.

The book redefines autism through the lenses of spirituality, science, and evolution. This book is a beacon for parents of autistic children and illuminates the profound strengths and unique qualities of these remarkable individuals. Called by a higher intelligence, the author shares a personal story that began with the birth of her first autistic child in 2017. This event ignited a profound shift, opening her consciousness to realms beyond the five human senses.

Broccoli Boot Camp is a comprehensive guide for parents of children who are selective or picky eaters, and can be used with children with or without special needs (e.g, autism or Down syndrome). It presents commonsense behavioral interventions to successfully expand children's diet variety and preferences for healthy foods.

The Science of Introverts will uncover everything you never knew about yourself and others and will teach you how to take advantage of who you are and capitalize on your unique strengths. It is filled with breakthrough and fascinating studies regarding introversion, extroversion, and personality in general - and the lessons we can take and use to enrich our lives and feel more comfortable in our unique identities.

Parents of children with autism have so much to learn and to manage, it’s easy for them to feel alone and become emotionally drained. But there is a framework for making progress, whether the child is newly diagnosed or an adult. Now available in audiobook, reviewers call Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams a first-stop, must-listen for parents, family members and caregivers, one that is also eloquent and engaging.

Super A: Autism Is My Super Power–Affirmation Audiobook for Children with Autism–Unlock the power of positivity and self-esteem with "Super A: Autism Is My Super Power," a heartwarming affirmation book designed specifically for children with autism. Created by a dedicated mother of a nonverbal autistic child, this unique book offers a loving tribute to the remarkable abilities and strengths that every child with autism possesses.

Step into a world of unconditional love and understanding with "Journey of Love and Understanding: Testimonials from Parents of Autistic Children". This book takes listeners on a journey through the many challenges, triumphs, and moments of resilience faced by parents of autistic children. Through candid and heartfelt stories, you'll gain insight into the complexities of the journey, the power of acceptance and empathy, and the unwavering devotion of parents and caregivers.

No mundo de Caitlin, tudo é preto e branco. Qualquer coisa entre um e outro dá uma baita sensação de recreio no estômago e a obriga a fazer bicho de pelúcia. É isso que seu irmão, Devon, sempre tentou explicar às pessoas. Mas agora, depois do dia em que a vida desmoronou, seu pai, devastado, chora muito sem saber ao certo como lidar com isso. Ela quer ajudar o pai - a si mesma e todos a sua volta -, mas, sendo uma menina de dez anos de idade, autista, portadora da Síndrome de Asperger, ela não sabe como captar o sentido.

Discover the life-changing guidance you've been seeking. Are you longing for a deeper understanding of autism, practical strategies to foster your child's development, and effective communication techniques? Do you yearn for the knowledge and tools to be a steadfast advocate for your child's unique needs? This isn't just another book on autism – it's your essential roadmap to raising a child with autism, filled with empathy, relatability, and real-world strategies.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an "in-betweener" in a world divided by labels? Pauly gets candid about being caught between two worlds: neurotypical and neurodivergent. This story is their celebration of autism, authentic relationships, and resilience. Pauly and his mom use a touch of humor to walk you through the experiences of a neurodivergent brain.

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.

Harness powerful communication strategies to become your child’s strongest ally and most valuable advocate. Are you struggling because your child doesn’t behave like the others? Frustrated with teachers or caretakers who aren’t helping? Want to fully understand your child to be a source of strength during challenges?

Many of us have made our lives so noisy, overwhelming, sensory craving and data driven that we have somehow missed the most fundamental part about ourselves and our lives. Learning how to work with every process, every situation, every relationship intuitively; learning to love what is, to let go, to have faith and find stillness; to foster one’s intuition and become creative in our own lives is something we can all achieve.

A Passionate Memoir about Life with a Teenage Daughter with Severe Autism, Following the Progress of Acclaimed Book, Finding Lina. Like her passionate first book, Finding Lina, about her daughter with severe autism, Helena Hjalmarsson brings an intensity of purpose and love to her second memoir about Lina, Beyond Autism. Lina’s world is one of excruciating challenges.

Cosa spinge papà Mimmo e suo figlio Tommaso a presentarsi tutti i giorni in gelateria, cascasse il mondo, in estate come in inverno, sotto il sole o una pioggia torrenziale? E perché Tommi è così fissato con i cartoni animati della Disney? Per scoprirlo dovrai salire a bordo di un mezzo di trasporto un po’ particolare. No, non è un’astronave, ma un capitone, capace di catapultarti avanti e indietro nel tempo, dentro la realtà degli sgusciati, in cui suoni, colori ed emozioni passano attraverso un guscio speciale, simile a quello di una tartaruga, che Tommi e tutti i ragazzi e le ragazze autistici come lui costruiscono per sentirsi protetti.