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2024.
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"An adventure story that examines consent and privacy in a way that books have not had to before this generation where everything is online. As much as Paige hates the word normal, it's a pretty good word to describe her life, and the kind of night she was having just before a single email turned her world upside down. In an effort to better understand and communicate with their autistic daughter, Paige's parents enrolled her in a study without her...
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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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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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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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"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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"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...
12) Other Child
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In The Other Child, Linda Scotson looks at the impact on a child at the arrival of a handicapped sibling. Lili, Linda Scotson's daughter, was only two when Doran was born, and she has been Doran's companion, motivator, carer-in fact, sister extraordinaire. In helping Doran, she has had to cope with other problems-with the loss of her father, ill health, and her own minor neurological difficulties. But she has done so with courage and determination.
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In "Beyond the Broken Mind: A Journey to Triumph Over Schizophrenia," Travis Breeding invites readers into his courageous odyssey of resilience, offering a raw and unflinching account of his battle with schizophrenia. With profound vulnerability and unwavering honesty, Breeding shares the harrowing lows and triumphant highs of his personal journey, illuminating the often misunderstood landscape of mental illness.Through captivating narrative and poignant...
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Parenting isn't always what you expect it to be, and this is especially true when we have children with extra needs.
Margaret Webb is a life coach and creator of the course, Parenting the Child You Didn't Expect While You Were Expecting, that has helped hundreds of parents raising children who are differently wired.
Written for parents and caregivers with practical tools and empowering exercises, you'll learn Margaret's simple but life-changing...
15) Working With Children and Young People: A Guide to Clinical Psychology, Mental Health and Psychot
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Perfect for psychology students, professionals and anyone into psychology.Clinical psychologists work with children and young people to decrease psychological distress, improve lives and give them hope for the future.In this fascinating, engaging and informative psychology book, you'll learn about:How clinical psychologists work with children and young people?What Child And Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are?How psychologists work with...
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A perfect book for psychology students and professionals interested in serious games and autism.Autistic children struggle with several areas of life, like communication, play and social skills, so they can need help in everyday life. Serious games and the gamification of autism offers great potential and tools for autistic people. Yet there are fascinating benefits and problems with the field.By the end of this great, easy-to-understand book, you'll...
17) Issue 12: Working With Children and Young People a Guide to Clinical Psychology, Mental Health An
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Over 60,000 words of psychological knowledge, theory and practice by bestselling writer Connor Whiteley in one great collection. If you want great, fascinating information covering a wide range of psychological topics you NEED to buy this issue!BUY NOW!Issue 12 contains two brilliant full-length psychology books:Working With Children And Young People: A Guide To Clinical Psychology, Mental Health and PsychotherapyDevelopmental Psychology: A Guide...
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The term "autism spectrum" refers to a wide range of developmental disabilities. These disabilities can appear in different combinations with varying degrees of severity: two children with the same diagnosis, though they may share certain patterns of behavior, can have a wide range of skills and abilities. As a result, general terms such as "low-functioning," "high-functioning," "autistic tendencies," "pervasive developmental disorder," and others...
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This true story is a roller coaster ride through the triumphs and tragedies of an undiagnosed autistic woman as she tries to navigate through a world that isn't designed for her. After getting diagnosed at age 57, the author went through her memories with a new lens, finally understanding all her life struggles. This book spans two continents, love, war, abuse, homelessness, and so much more. Throughout the book the author explains many of the key...
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"Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Book That Every Parent and Teacher Should Have" delves into the intricate world of autism, offering a compassionate exploration of its various facets. From unraveling the neurological intricacies to navigating the unique challenges faced by individuals on the spectrum, this book provides valuable insights for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding. Written with clarity and empathy,...
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