Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

When it comes to parenting a child with a hidden disability, everyone seems to have an opinion.

From the bestselling author of Highly Sensitive People in an Insensitive WorldShame might be far from the first thing that comes to mind when you think about what's causing your problems.

Parenting isn't easy, and parenting a child with a Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism can be challenging.

The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship.

Twice exceptionality (2e) is not well understood.

This carefully written and explicitly illustrated book provides an explanation of menopause for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND).

This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times.

'This book isn't a memoir.

"e;There are so many things I wish I could have told my parents when I was a child, but back then I did not have the words.

In this updated edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism.

Being a teen or tween is tough for anyone.

An essential guide for any professionals working with autistic children and young adults, this book provides expert insights which need to be considered by professionals, parents and autistic people alike.

The accelerating advancement in research in neurodevelopmental disorders -- including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, and more -- has enormous implications for clinical practice.

LEARNING THROUGH PLAYOne of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger's, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play.

The early years are the most critical period of learning for a child with autism.

There's a kid at school who gets extra help from a special teacher.

So your grandchild has Asperger Syndrome (AS)?

Gluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum.

Parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, but for many years the science behind the connection was evasive.

If you have a child on the autism spectrum who struggles with the challenges of daily life, then this book is for you!

Praise for the first edition:`An approachable and practical edition that will be welcomed by parents and carers alike.

People with severe autism experience the sensory information they receive from the world completely differently to those not on the spectrum.

This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life.

Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum.

This book is essential reading to understand the social abilities of adults with Asperger's syndrome.

This is the book we need for guidance on employment for people with Asperger's syndrome.

Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities.

Men with Asperger's Syndrome, young and old, experience difficulty with social interaction, which can be a stumbling block when it comes to getting a girlfriend.

Music's ability to influence emotions and moods is universally acknowledged, and music therapists have long known that stimulating the brain through the auditory system is a key to obtaining remarkable responses.

Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of eight.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is increasingly recognised as a highly effective way of helping children with autistic spectrum disorders.

Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome.

A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at college, at work, at home and in life.

Kelly Harland's stories explore her son's life to the age of 14, and the new and unexpected universe she and her husband - both professional musicians - must learn to navigate with him.

Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship.

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.

Parents, caregivers and educators are often at a loss about how best to support an individual with autism because they are overwhelmed by 'behaviours', inundated with prognoses and clinical jargon, or confused by technical information.

Exposure anxiety is increasingly understood as a crippling condition affecting a high proportion of people on the autism spectrum.

Part of the Reading Well scheme.

During a routine parent-teacher conference in November 1991, Echo Fling was told by her son's teacher that his behaviour in class was `not normal'.

Martha Kennedy Hartnett is the mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome who made the courageous choice to homeschool.

This is a warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome.

Understanding Sensory Dysfunction is a clear and comprehensive resource to identifying and addressing sensory dysfunction in children, using a range of practical strategies to help them reach their full potential at home, at school and in the community.

This comprehensive guide is bursting with achievable teaching strategies for those involved with ASD students in the school environment.

Michael is a young man who has succeeded in managing his autism and is experiencing success in life despite a diagnosis that might have predicted only disability and despair.

Tom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how these develop over time.

Nine-year-old Adam dreads Sports Day - he usually comes last in the races and never gets chosen for the team events.

Through her questioning of traditional approaches regarding autism, and with determination and patience, Florica Stone has been able to develop a satisfying and supportive two-way channel of communication with her once non-verbal and solitary autistic son.

Giggle Time is a step-by-step program for parents, teachers and other professionals to help develop the non-verbal, verbal and social reciprocity skills of children with autism.

Yuki the snow monkey lives in Japan with his family and friends.