Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

Explorations in Autism is a turning-point in both the understanding of and the clinical approach to autism.

'Full of charm and fascination' The Bookseller'Would dazzle any storyteller in love with words and their deepest meanings' Amy Tan, author of Joy Luck Club'A generous book and a beguiling read' Rebecca Gowers* * * * * *From the bestselling author of Born on a Blue Day and Thinking in Numbers, a delightful and eclectic exploration of language, and what it can teach us about ourselves and our lives.

An easy-to-read introduction to autism for parents of a newly diagnosed child to know where to start.

The world affords to most of us a web of subliminal nonverbal communication that regulates our minds, indicates whether our beliefs have, or have not, social approval, and generally guides us.

In a chaotic or threatening situation, fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual.

Liane Holliday Willey and one of her daughters both have Asperger Syndrome.

Finding out that your child has Asperger's Syndrome or Autism can be devastating enough, but when you discover that he or she won't eat 99.

Chris and Gisela have been partners for twelve years.

How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a child's social skills?

How can social workers and neuro-diverse foster carers collaborate to provide the best support for a child or teen in need?

The transition to secondary school can be a daunting time for parents of autistic youngsters, as well as children themselves.

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At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent.

Setting out advice, research and personal reflections to inform professionals' daily practice and overall understanding of the lives and experiences of autistic transgender and non-binary people, this edited volume is an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to engage more with autistic transgender, non-binary or gender-variant people.

When James Cook's daughter was nearly one, he began to suspect that she wasn't simply a 'late bloomer', as he and his wife were telling friends and family.

'I realised I had been camouflaging my whole life - I'd been trying to mask my autistic traits and fit in with all the non-autistic people around me.

Almost 80% of autistic people have a co-occurring mental health condition, and this powerful book puts their voices front and centre, showcasing the human experience beyond the medicalised language and diagnoses.

Being autistic, you might come across more challenges than others around you, such as dealing with ableism, discrimination in employment or difficulties in your relationships.

Intimate self-touch and masturbation can pose many difficulties for people with learning disabilities and/or on the autistic spectrum, particularly when it happens in public settings.

This book teaches drama and immersive theatre-based activities for parents and professionals working with children and young people on the autism spectrum.

Autistic girls can be frequently misunderstood, underestimated and therefore anxious in a school environment.

Expert author Elizabeth Ives Field combines over four decades of working in the autism field to provide functional, in-depth teaching strategies for children on the spectrum who struggle with communication.

In the early hours of 28th July 2016, Colette McCulloch was hit by a lorry and killed on the A1.

Everything you need to know about PDA from what it is, to how to work with PDA pupils is in the pages of this introductory guide.

Drawing on the author's personal experience of parenting a child with PDA, this insightful and informative guide offers strategies and tips for all aspects of daily life, including sensory issues, education and negotiation.

Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic adolescents experiencing anxiety.

This book explores the link between autism and eating disorders through testimonies from practitioners, service users and carers.

ESSENCE (Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations) refers to the group of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, ADHD and tic disorders as well as conditions gaining increasing awareness such as ARFID, PANS and PANDAS.

Autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for many families.

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For autistic people who find themselves facing a criminal charge, understanding how the features of autism may have contributed to their behaviour can be vital context for their defence.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) presents a unique challenge for professionals, whereby conventional therapy methods are often perceived as demands and met with opposition where they normally would have proven effective.

The transition from high school to adulthood is one of the most challenging times for young people on the autism spectrum.

The relationship between autism and eating disorders is often overlooked or misunderstood.

People with autism are at a higher risk of developing OCD, with research showing that up to 37% of young people with ASD also have comorbid OCD.

This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic retired policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviours and improve the treatment of autistic people caught up in the criminal justice system.

It's not always easy to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're a teenager.

This is a book written to celebrate the humanity of people, and to share experiences of what brilliant care and support can look like for families with learning disabled or autistic children and adults.

Anxiety is a prevalent and often debilitating condition for individuals on the autism spectrum.

This highly practical book is an accessible and grounded handbook for addressing challenging behaviour in children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism.

The relationship between autism and PTSD has historically been neglected in research and understanding but impacts the lives of many.

Shamlal the Camel finds it almost impossible to do all the normal, everyday things that the other camels do.

Written by autistic trans people from around the world, this vital and intimate collection of personal essays reveals the struggles and joys of living at the intersection of neurodivergence and gender diversity.

Setting out advice, research and personal reflections to inform professionals' daily practice and overall understanding of the lives and experiences of autistic transgender and non-binary people, this edited volume is an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to engage more with autistic transgender, non-binary or gender-variant people.

This guide for parents is a complete introduction to autism and anxiety.

FRIEND is a social, communication and play-based program to help school-aged children with social challenges.

Providing expert yet accessible guidance to parents of young autistic people who are going to college, this book helps parents support their child from application through to graduation.

"e;So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term.

Fiacre Ryan's story to this point is utterly compelling.

This step-by-step manual explains how to adapt CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) approaches to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) for autistic children and adults.