Popular Autism Related Books

A Warm Hug from Michael: Lessons and Meditations for Autism Parents

Are you an autism parent? Do you have an autistic family member or friend? Was your child recently diagnosed as ASD or Asperger's? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed and frightened. I'm Paul Nelson, a retired teacher of "special kids" music and an autism dad. My non-verbal autistic son has inspired me to write autism fiction. Now Michael and I have put together our diaries and writings from our autism experiences. This tiny book, A WARM HUG FROM MICHAEL, is a collection of tips for autism family members and friends about some of the lessons Michael has taught me. It also includes some simple non-denominational meditations for dealing with stress and distress from being an autism care giver. As I cared for Michael, I taught music in the public schools here. Since I was an autism dad, I was always assigned the special music classes

Positive Parenting for Autism: Powerful Strategies To help Your Child Overcome Challenges and Thrive

Raising a child with autism is one of the most challenging responsibilities any parent can face. It can be difficult to manage the commitments of daily life and also feel as though you’re doing all you can to support the development of your special needs child. Positive Parenting for Autism delivers scientifically-proven techniques to practice in your day-to-day life to help your child develop the essential skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life with autism.

Can I tell you about Autism?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals

Meet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him. This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about autism, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals.

How to Support and Teach Children on the Autism Spectrum

Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends

Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO movie Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a whole new side of her! Temple’s close friend and author, Anita Lesko, conducts personal and unique interviews that include chapters such as

Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement

This open access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities and rationales of key leaders in their own words since it organized into a unique community in 1992. Sandwiched by editorial chapters that include critical analysis, the book contains 19 chapters by 21 authors about the forming of the autistic community and neurodiversity movement, progress in their influence on the broader autism community and field, and their possible threshold of the advocacy establishment. The actions covered are legendary in the autistic community, including manifestos such as “Don’t Mourn for Us”, mailing lists, websites or webpages, conferences, issue campaigns, academic project and journal, a book, and advisory roles. These actions have shifted the landscape toward viewing autism in social terms of human rights and identity to accept, rather than as a medical collection of deficits and symptoms to cure.

Speech Therapy for Kids : Techniques and Parents Guide for Speech Therapy (speech therapy, speech therapy materials)

Learn How to Help Your Children a Proper Speech and Language Development Through Speech Therapy for Kids Book

The Special Needs SCHOOL Survival Guide: Handbook for Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities & More!

Cara's knowledge is quite in-depth, sharing how to ensure your child's success by utilizing various government or school-based programs. This book contains easy-to follow-school activities. The Q & A format makes the book easy to read and understand. It will prove to be a resource you will use frequently as your student with special needs progresses through school. Cara Koscinski has a master's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) and frequently speaks at special needs conferences. She is the mother to two children with autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and medically complex needs. She has successfully founded two private practices in OT and has created CDs for children who fear loud noises. Cara has authored previous books, including The Parent's Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism and The Weighted Blanket Guide .

Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette's, Anxiety, and More!: The one-stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals

"The completely updated and expanded new edition of this well-established text incorporates DSM-5 changes as well as other new developments. The all-in-one guide covers the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children – from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety, to autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, Tourette's, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction. A completely revised chapter on the autism spectrum by Tony Attwood explains not only new understanding in the field, but the new diagnostic criteria, and the anticipated usage of the term 'Asperger's Syndrome'. Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments.

Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed

For millions of kids who live with ADHD, feelings of loneliness, frustration, and helplessness are all too common. Thriving with ADHD is a workbook specially designed to helps kids with ADHD develop essential skills for managing their ADHD symptoms, while also providing a powerful message of hope and encouragement for their future. In Thriving with ADHD family therapist Kelli Miller draws upon both her professional expertise, as well as her experience as the mother of two ADHD children, to help kids reframe the way they think about ADHD and discover that they have special talents that are unique to them. With fun activities that engage their busy minds, Thriving with ADHD offers kids a better understanding of themselves, their ADHD, and the simple things they can do to feel more confident and in control.