Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.

A story of the universal human need to grow, connect and belong as uniquely dramatized by individuals facing the deepest struggle toward social survival.

Noting that sensory-based interventions do not get much attention in the secondary setting, Culp, an occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics, provides special educators, parents, and therapists with strategies to help teens with autism spectrum disorders deal with sensory issues and learn self-advocacy skills. She explains the process of sensory integration; its assessment; interventions for each sensory system; ways to teach self-regulation...

Combines personal memoir with the latest research on and information concerning autism, in the story of daily life in a family in which two of the three boys have been diagnosed with the elusive condition.

It could happen at the grocery store. At a restaurant. At school. At home. Meltdowns are stressful for both child and adult, but Dr. Baker can help! Author of the award-winning Social Skills Picture Book series, Dr. Jed Baker offers parents and teachers strategies for preventing and managing meltdowns. His 20+ years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, combined with his personal experiences raising his own children, have yielded...

Collects the latest information on autism research, therapies, evaluations, and treatment centers.

The author recounts episodes from her life as a mother of two autistic children, from handling temper tantrums at home and in public to humorous anecdotes about Santa Claus, obsessions, and familiy life.

A veteran author reflects on his experiences parenting an autistic child, documenting his efforts to connect with his son through literature--the medium he knows best.