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1) Autism
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Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, or autism is a mysterious disability. Doctors don't know what causes it, it's difficult to diagnose, there's no cure, and there's no universal treatment. Even though more people are diagnosed with autism today than ever before, it's difficult for many people to understand why people on the spectrum think and behave the way they do. This book serves as a guide to help teens understand the signs and symptoms of ASD, how...
2) Autism
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 68 American children has autism. This book describes the autism spectrum, exploring how the various ways that this neurodevelopmental disorder can affect individuals, from difficulty with so
3) Autism
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Autism is not a disease or an illness. People with autism think, act, and communicate differently than non-autistic people. Some autistic people do not speak. Others may get overwhelmed easily. Learn about the ways that people with autism adapt to living in a world that often fails to understand them.
Level 3 readers are aimed at children who are reading by themselves and can grasp new concepts. Key words and captions help readers understand new...
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The host of titular podcast offers over sixty ideas to boost creativity, achieve fitness goals, increase productivity, improve relationships and more.
Change isn't always easy, but you can do it!
Packed with powerful ideas for improving your life in all areas, including fitness, food, mindfulness, relationships, networking and more, this book shows how to create lasting habits by first succeeding at a thirty-day challenge.
Author Rosanna Casper...
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The Soulology Chronicles: Grit is a compilation of twelve people who have shared their riveting, raw, soulful and inspirational life stories.
The authors reveal their real life experiences, strength and thoughts as they learned about themselves, pushed through their obstacles, and demonstrate how they have become who they are today as a result.
These brave writers empower you with their words of wisdom and courage to help you with your life journey....
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The Autism Story brings a fresh approach to the extensive literature on autism. The author draws upon her own long experience as a child psychologist, working with a large population of autistic children, to take readers through the story of a parent and teacher dealing with an autistic child. Using research findings from the field of developmental psychology, the author informs readers about this diagnosis, which has evolved from "extremely rare"...
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Bernadette was nineteen years old, pregnant, and married. She was excited and afraid all at the same time. She could not wait to hold the baby, all her hopes and dreams she envisioned for him. He laughed and smiled, he crawled and walked. Then silence crept in, this silence lead to an unexpected diagnosis that sent them both on a challenging journey. Autism, what does it mean?
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"In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of autism and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone with autism and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of autism is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Have you heard about autism but don't know what it is? Does your child exhibit signs of autism, but you're not sure what to believe?Do you have a hard time around friends, coworkers or family that you suspect might be in the spectrum?This quick guide to autism is written with you in mind.After reading this book you'll not only understand how autistics think, but also how to engage with and succeed with them.
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This book was written to let parents of children on the autism spectrum know that they did nothing wrong and that their child or children being on the spectrum is in no way their fault.
I did everything right with my third child and only son, and he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. I believe that we as parents of these exceptional children have been given the opportunity to love these uniquely beautiful, smart, bright, talented, and...
13) Possible Autism
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Parents have so many practical issues and concerns for their children that they have trouble getting through much of the information on autism, delays and disorders. Susan Louise Peterson, award winning autism author and school psychologist helps parents look at a number of practical parent issues from a school psychologist's point of view. Possible Autism covers autism attributes, features, connections, aspects and autism indicators on a broad range...
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Families, world experts, and persons on the autism spectrum share their experiences in this collection of stories. With a focus on the positive aspects of autism and the importance of community involvement and early intervention, Autism: The Gift That Needs to Be Opened is a resource whose aim is to improve the lives of parents, educators, and persons who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Awareness and advocacy for early diagnosis and treatment...
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I told autism in my family these vitamins and juice and muffins will help my son's brain get on the right channel it is supposed to be on. I told autism that you will not win in my family. I told autism that my son will make it. He will graduate high school and go to college. I told autism in my family my son will play sports, he will talk, and he will be on the same level as his peers. I told autism in my family I said "Bye, Felicia."
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Do you care about a teen or adult on the spectrum but have a hard time understanding why they do what they do? Do you wish you could have a better connection and feel the frustration of wanting to help but don't know how?
Then this book is for you.
It was created with the support of hundreds of autistic individuals and their families.
They share their wisdom and insight about growing up autistic so you can learn from their experiences.
This book...
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No matter how high functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be, they are going to have trouble with their sensory systems. Enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, Aspie at Large! Author of How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger's and co-author of the groundbreaking book Asperger's and Girls, Jennifer's personal experience with autism and Sensory Processing Disorder makes her perspective doubly insightful.
Jennifer's straightforward...
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Written autism reports contain very important elements in guiding decisions for young children related to autism educational eligibilities and educational placements. Susan Louise Peterson, award winning autism author and school psychologist helps professionals look at examples of writing and optional writing formats for phrasing autism reports. Autism Report Writing covers writing about initial autism concerns and referrals, as well as input from...
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This is a story about one family's journey with an autistic family member, Steven; as told by his mother. It is also Steven's story from birth to the present as a man in his early 40’s.
It is an engaging and emotional story. At the same time, it is an honest portrayal of what it is like to live with autism on a daily basis.
Cindy Rasmussen wrote this story for her children to help them understand what happened in their family when they were growing...
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