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Max Gamer is an awesome Aspie who uses his special abilities to become a superhero. The authors don't consider Asperger's a disorder. Instead, they see it as a potential gift that can include some amazing skills. While some define it by deficits, this book focuses on strengths that give these individuals the resilience and confidence they need to rise to their potential.
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¡Bienvenidos a un viaje de descubrimiento y expresión! Este libro de arteterapia ha sido cuidadosamente diseñado para ayudar a los niños con trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) a explorar su mundo interior y comunicarse a través del arte. Cada página es una puerta a la creatividad y la autoexpresión.
Está escrito y diseñado de manera amigable, con actividades visualmente atractivas que fomentan la exploración y la experimentación. Cada...
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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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One in every 59 children has an autism diagnosis. Once thought rare, now every teacher will have an autistic child in their classroom. Maybe not last year, but this coming year....Our rooms are full of diverse learners. Sadly, most university programs don't prepare teachers for this reality. With all those bright little faces gazing at you, the needs can seem overwhelming. How can you be everything to each one?
This book is for you. It will calm...
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Autism in the Family -- A Journey: Is the journey of Peter & Diane take in being diagnosed Autistic. Peter is the son, Diane the mother. It is a journey that lots of families make but the difference is that in the end, they become self-advocates in their community. Autism in the Family is now a small business that offers presentations at least once a month and three of these presentations are offered in this book as well. Strategies to help you and...
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This book was written compiling two years of blogs that I wrote for the website, ModernMom.com. In my blogs, I share ideas, strategies, suggestions, and experiences based on my own life with my autistic son. Ten years of experience in the autism community has taught me many things, but one stands out--we all share information. Parents, facilitators, administrators, therapists all talk to each other. We are a growing community, but we are strong and...
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Foss is a 60 year old woman diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. She is initially very shocked. But when she looks back at her life with het autism knowledge , she starts to understand more and more about herself.It brings her peace and relaxation, no more unconscious masks.This is a partially autobiographical book, which is also very recognizable for younger women.
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Movements that take issue with conventional understandings of autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disability, have become increasingly visible. Drawing on more than three years of ethnographic fieldwork and interviews with participants, Catherine Tan investigates two autism-focused movements, shedding new light on how members contest expert authority. Examining their separate struggles to gain legitimacy and represent autistic people, she develops...
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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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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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"Descubre el poder de la empatía y la comprensión: ¡Aprende las claves para guiar y apoyar a niños con TDAH de manera efectiva! Únete a esta travesía transformadora hacia un tratamiento positivo y descubre cómo tu influencia puede marcar la diferencia en la vida de estos niños. ¡Actúa ahora y construye puentes hacia un futuro lleno de éxito y bienestar para ellos y sus seres queridos!
¡Conviértete en el aliado que cada niño con TDAH...
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Embark on an inspiring journey with "Autastic Horizons" by Sheila Hall, a book inspired by the unique life of her grandson, Landon. Conceived during a hurricane, Landon's early days were marked by remarkable milestones, earning him the affectionate nickname "Dare" for daring to be different. As Sheila candidly shares the highs and lows of Landon's journey, from unique early milestones to a formal autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, the book unfolds...
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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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I am "that guy". I know why they ran. I made them uncomfortable. I am the reason a lot of people don't answer their phones. I have been fired, kicked out of school, in debt, separated, fired, evicted, in deeper debt, lost a business, kicked out of school again, fired, divorced, even deeper debt, kicked out of a band, labeled as "un-hirable", closed another business, fired, unable to buy groceries, oh-my-goodness-how-far-into-debt-are-they-going-to-let-me-go…And...
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"The power with which Royko describes life with Ben is unsparing and unforgettable." Eric Zorn, Chicago Tribune "Change of Subject" October 21, 2013.Bringing together features that first appeared in the Chicago Tribune Magazine (cover story), National Public Radio's 'This American Life,' Parents Magazine, the Chicago Reader, The Week Behind, Australian Broadcasting Corporation's 'All in the Mind,' the Chronicles of Ben Blog, and previously-unpublished...
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So, your partner is autistic. Or you suspect they might be. And you're wondering, "What does this mean for my relationship?" This guide is for you. Learn key communication skills for succeeding in a neurologically mixed relationship, gain a better understanding of your partner's mental processes, troubleshoot your sex life, and level up your appreciation for your partner's relationship strengths. Autistic-allistic relationships, as well as relationships...
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Dans ce poignant récit autobiographique, Eric Lépine nous raconte son parcours marqué à travers le temps par l'humiliation, le rejet, l'agression, la dépression et les tentatives de suicide. Pourtant, il est aussi animé d'une grande bienveillance, d'amour pour son prochain, de détermination et d'une créativité qui le pousse à innover dans différents domaines. Désireux de s'accomplir tant personnellement que professionnellement, il tiendra...