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For the parents, families, and friends of the 1 in 250 autistic children born annually in the United States, George and Sam provides a unique look into the life of the autistic child.
Charlotte Moore has three children, George, Sam, and Jake. George and Sam are autistic. George and Sam takes the reader from the births of each of the two boys, along the painstaking path to diagnosis, interventions, schooling and more. She writes powerfully about her...
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The inspiring story of Rex, a boy who is not only blind and autistic, but who also happens to be a musical savant. How can an 11-year old boy hear a Mozart fantasy for the first time and play it back note-for-note perfectly-but struggle to navigate the familiar surroundings of his own home? Cathleen Lewis says her son Rex's laugh of total abandon is the single most joyous sound anyone could hear, but his tortured aversion to touch and sound breaks...
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"In this young adult novel, a teenage girl sets out by foot to find her autistic brother in the aftermath of a catastrophic power outage"--
The blackout has been going on for three weeks, but to Alex it feels like a year. Her brother, who has autism, was removed from the house, something Alex blames herself for. So when her best friend, Anthony, asks her to trek to another town to figure out the truth about the blackout, Alex says yes. On a journey...
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In The Golden Bridge, Patty Dobbs Gross explains how specially bred and trained dogs facilitate communication for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. This important work is a guide for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, and is written for all those who are dealing with the social, emotional, and educational issues related to raising children with such cognitive challenges. The Golden Bridge explores unique and complex...
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Blaze Ginsberg creates titles and categories for the different periods and moments in his life, creating a list of episodes that exist in various stages of production as his life progresses and the days of his existence roll on.
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Get the Summary of Fern Brady's Strong Female Character in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Strong Female Character" by Fern Brady is an autobiographical account that delves into the author's journey of self-discovery and acceptance of her autism spectrum disorder. Brady recounts her tentative sharing of her autism diagnosis with her emotionally distant father and her mother's guilt-ridden response. The book explores...
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A continuación, te presento diferentes actividades para niños con autismo por áreas explicado paso a paso, para que puedan realizarlas estas tarea educativa de aprendizaje de tu niño con autismo en casa o donde quieran, puede usarlo con niños desde 4 años a 15. El principal objetivo de este curso será brindar una mirada muy humana y también neuropsicológica a los diversos aspectos que hacen a la educación inclusiva. Además, buscaremos realizar...
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In an obscure town on the edge of the North Atlantic, two women formed a community group that developed simple, practical changes to make sports, education and medical care more inclusive and accessible for children with autism and other sensory disorders. Initially envisioned as a small support group for families and caregivers, Autism Involves Me (AIM) slowly transformed the entire Southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its volunteers raised...
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Parents of children with autism across the globe share stories of their experiences of life on the spectrum for those parents just beginning their journey.
A diagnosis of autism can rock a family's world. The toll it takes on everyone involved can be one of isolation; a child who doesn't respond to the world around them, a parent who gives dedication, patience and love often with no expressible love given back. It's a messy equation with huge emotional...
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Alone on a bridge staring into the dark water...
He was not born Noah Waters, but constant rejection often has a way of encouraging one to walk away from everything they have known while giving birth to the person they are meant to be. This is Noah's story...
I was a sixteen-year-old runaway when I worked my way to the edge of the Jackson River Bridge and peered at the moonlit water swirling below. To be fair, I wasn't an ordinary sixteen-year-old....
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What Every Parent Needs To Understand About Autism Do you have an autistic child or do you know someone who does? Do you understand an autistic person's special needs? It can be difficult to grasp that an autistic child is stuck within themselves, unable to speak or interact socially with others. While there is no known cause or cure for autism, it can be treated, and depending on the severity, many adult autistic people can live a rich and meaningful...
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This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Alcino Silva, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology, Psychiatry and Psychology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Director of the Integrated Center for Learning and Memory at UCLA.
Alcino Silva runs a learning and memory lab at UCLA that is focused on a vast number of topics, from schizophrenia and autism to learning and memory. This fascinating conversation...
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Dear Friends,I would like to introduce you to the most precious gift of my life. As a Father of an autistic child, my biggest goal is to build a brighter future for my beloved child. However, navigating this challenging path alone has proven to be quite difficult for me. Financial resources are limited, and the support provided by our government is inadequate. Therefore, I have made the decision to create a community, and I extend an open invitation...
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Establecer una conexión visual con nuestro hijo, hacer que nos escuche, demostrarle nuestro amor...
son cosas que en otras circunstancias son naturales e inherentes al instinto humano. Pero en este caso, todo cambia. Entre las crisis, las obsesiones, la rigidez, a menudo nos sentimos impotentes y nos preguntamos cómo ayudar a nuestros hijos. Probablemente, aunque no quieras demostrarlo, tienes miedo, o te sientes perdido, y te sientes culpable por...
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Do you want to prepare your children for the challenging situations that they will inevitably face throughout their lives?
Then teach them how to become mentally strong...
Life is hard. That's the truth that all of us must face.
However, what separates how we experience life is our mindset. Our ability to deal with difficult situations and even stay positive while doing so.
Most people continue to suffer when life gets hard. But others find a way...
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Establishing a visual connection with our child, making them listen to us, showing them our love... these are things that in other circumstances are natural and inherent in human instinct. But in this case, everything changes.
Between crises, obsessions, and rigidity, we often feel powerless and wonder how to help our children. With this book, I want to help all parents of autistic children not to fall into this spiral of depression and anxiety, but...
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Autism occurs today in as many as 1 out of 44 children in the United States alone. Learning how to take care of a child with autism can feel daunting due to the range of problems that the child may have from social and emotional problems to digestive issues, anxiety, outbursts, and other sicknesses and diseases. It is essential to diagnose a child with autism early to get help and support.
Autistic children often withdraw, regress in life, and demonstrate...
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Harry's world is changing. He's sixteen with a job and a bank account, which is just as well as he needs the dosh to buy more Thomas the Tank Engine DVDs and kit kats. But how will Harry cope with the daunting prospect of a residential school placement? Can visits to see Peckham's outstanding traffic lights and Aldershot's world class charity shops ease his stress? Or will his blossoming romance with Bernadette prove to be the real help he needs to...
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"AN AUTISTIC BOY WHO BEAT THE ODDS." Looking For Normal is the memoir of author, musician and filmmaker, Steve Slavin. His obsession with music, at an early age, led to a long career in the creative arts, albeit one plagued by clinical depression and the symptoms of a condition he was unaware of until 2008.In recounting the 48 years that led to his autism diagnosis, this darkly humorous memoir will inform and inspire anyone with an interest in mental...
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