Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

Making Sense of Children's Thinking and Behavior offers parents and professionals a tool for understanding children with neurological differences.

Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed.

Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives.

This short book, a collection of essays and poems, looks at the loneliness, frustration and sadness experienced, not by the person with the syndrome, but by their partners, parents and other family members: it is they who have to cope with the absence of communication, affection and empathy expected from a reciprocal loving relationship.

Addressing the often hidden, yet not uncommon, behaviour of faecal smearing among children and adults with autism and developmental and intellectual disabilities, this practical handbook shows how to tackle this often embarrassing and difficult issue in a positive way.

For those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill.

Are you living away from home for the first time, graduating from school or perhaps getting a new job?

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.

As children grow up and spend more and more time away from home in schools and colleges, life often seems to get increasingly complicated.

'A must-read!

The A to Z of ASDs is a one-stop shop for adults on the autism spectrum in the form of an alphabetical guide to an array of challenging topics.

Clear and engaging, this book offers a refreshing positive psychology approach to mental health and autism.

'He'll grow out of it,' my friends told me.

Children and teenagers with autism can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one, and the complicated and painful emotions of bereavement.

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.

Compelling and witty, Liane Holliday Willey's account of growing to adulthood as an undiagnosed 'Aspie' has been read by thousands of people on and off the autism spectrum since it was first published in 1999.

A Firsthand Account from a CDC Insider on the Link between Vaccines and AutismVaccine Whistleblower is a gripping account of four legally recorded phone conversations between Dr.

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

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

The Power of Different is an illuminating and uplifting examination of the link between brain differences and aptitude.

2022 Book of the Year Award, Academy of Parish ClergyNearly everyone knows someone on the autism spectrum, whether it's a niece or nephew, a student in their classroom, a coworker, or a sibling, spouse, or child.

ABC of Autism provides clinicians and medical students with a succinct, evidence-based overview of the symptoms, evaluation, treatment, and management of autism in both daily practice and for ongoing patient support plans.

'Authoritative, compassionate and commonsensical .

'This book isn't a memoir.

Increasing numbers of people with autism and other developmental disabilities are being convicted of sex offences, resulting in draconian and public punishment.

Autism is an emerging area of basic and clinical research, and has only recently been recognized as a major topic in biomedical research.

This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings.

Will Attwood was finishing a three-year sentence in prison when he was formally diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome for the first time.

Mangelnde soziale Kompetenz führt bei Personen mit hochfunktionalem Autismus und Asperger-Syndrom dazu, dass sie trotz normaler Intelligenz den Anforderungen im privaten und beruflichen Umfeld nicht gewachsen sind.

This book provides an in-depth review of the historical and state-of-the-art use of technology by and for individuals with autism.

Autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for many families.

Imagine a world where your autistic child is included, engaged and cherished for how they are; a world which changes for autistic children, rather than changing the child.

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies for Students with Anxious Behaviours equips parents, educators and professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, manage and prevent challenging behaviours in children who have been diagnosed with an Anxiety Disorder or exhibit persistent anxious behaviours.

When you see a problem go unsolved do you feel compelled to act?

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

This book empowers parents of autistic young people aged 11 to 20 to help them promote resilience in their child.

When a professional states, "e;Your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)"e;, it is enough to make your whole world fall apart.

'It has taken me several years of exploration, but I am at a place now where I see autism as neither an affliction nor a superpower.

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

Problems with sleeping are common and make life difficult for the individual who is affected and for those around them.

As children grow up and spend more and more time away from home in schools and colleges, life often seems to get increasingly complicated.

Coming Out Asperger explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a diagnosis of a 'hidden disability,' and how this impinges on self-esteem.

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.

Provides invaluable information and practical strategies to empower neurodiverse children to thrive.

The newest edition of the most comprehensive handbook on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter of a century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 1: Diagnosis, Development, and Brain Mechanisms, has been the most influential reference work in the field of autism and related conditions.

The English language can be extremely confusing and illogical, especially for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal way.

A PARADIGM SHIFT FOR CAREGIVERS THAT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY YOU APPROACH, TREAT OR PARENT A CHILD WITH CHALLENGING OR EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOURS.

Naming Adult Autism is one of the first critiques of cultural and medical narratives of Autism to be authored by an adult diagnosed with this condition.