Autism Education

Temple offers helpful dos and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective as well as a great deal of research. Most excitingly, she argues that raising and education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their long-overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions.

What have scientists learned about the causes of autism spectrum disorder? Why do different kids have such different symptoms, and what are the best ways to deal with them? Will there ever be a cure? From leading autism researchers, this accessible guide helps you put the latest advances to work for your unique child. Separating fact from fiction about causes, treatments, and prevention, the book guides you to make lifestyle choices that support the developing brain.

In the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional! It's true. No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be or may become, they function better as adults if they've had the chance to learn basic skills, from being on time to good personal hygiene. But many reach adulthood without those skills. Enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, aspie at large.

What happens to autistic children when they become autistic adults? Building on the success of the Amazon best-seller Autistics on Autism: Stories You Need To Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up And Pursuing Their Dreams, which topped the charts for Special Needs Parenting, Autistics on Autism: The Next Chapter delves deeper into the lives of autistic adults, featuring more than 75 new stories from autistic individuals within our community. This edition shines a spotlight on their experiences, exploring topics, in part, including their journeys from adolescence to adulthood. Edited...

The Asperger's syndrome bible for parents and professionals, newly updated with an introduction explaining the DSM-5. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of DSM-5 on the diagnosis and approach to AS, it brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

Unveil the profound beauty and potential of the diverse spectrum of human minds with "Parenting with Purpose." This dynamic and insightful eBook delves into the world of neurodiversity and offers valuable guidelines on nurturing neurodivergent children. In its all-embracing chapters, "Parenting with Purpose" shines a light on understanding neurodiversity and recognizing neurodivergent traits within your child. It magnifies the strength inherent in neurodiversity, not as a deficiency but a unique ability of neurodivergent individuals that have influenced the world. By challenging societal ...

A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.

This handbook covers in its entirety the benefits of social skills coaching, which is a one-on-one skills-based training that addresses an individual's specific difficulties in navigating his/her social environment. Social skills coaching helps develop an individual's ability to more effectively communicate with others.

Straightforward guide to understanding PDA for anyone needing an overview of the condition. Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an anxiety-driven need to be in control.

## Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Are you looking for a comprehensive, yet accessible guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Look no further. "Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder" is your essential companion, designed to demystify the complexities and provide practical strategies for supporting those with ASD. **Unlock a Wealth of Insights** This eBook delves into the world of autism, breaking down what it means to be on the spectrum. From debunking common myths and misconceptions to understanding the meticulous diagnostic criteria, you'll gain a thorough foundational ...

Best-selling author and special needs educator, Richard Bass, provides evidence-based practices and empathetic insights garnered from years of experience in the field to help both new and seasoned teachers develop the skills to foster academic success for neurodivergent students.

John Robison argues that Asperger's is about difference, not disability. In this book he offers stories from his own life and from the lives of other Aspergians to give the reader a window into the Aspergian mind. Equally important, he offers practical advice - to Aspergians, their parents, and educators - on how Asperians can improve the weak communication and social skills that keep them from taking full advantage of, or even recognizing, their often remarkable gifts.

In "Supporting Your Autism Journey: Autistic Adult Answers Your Burning Questions," Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D. offers a deeply personal and insightful look into the autism spectrum, drawing from his own experiences as a nonspeaking individual with autism who has grown into a professional speaker, best-selling author, and consultant for major entertainment projects, including Netflix’s "Love on the Spectrum U.S." This book emerges from Magro's desire to bridge the gap between the autistic community and a society that often misunderstands them, fueled by the countless inquiries he has received ...

A veteran book reviewer, Yanofsky has spent a lifetime immersed in literature (not to mention old movies and old jokes), which he calls shtick. This account of a year in the life of a family describes a father’s struggle to enter his son’s world, the world of autism, using the materials he knows best: self-help books, feel-good memoirs, literary classics from the Bible to Dr. Seuss, old movies, and, yes, shtick. Funny, wrenching, and unfailingly candid, Bad Animals is both an exploration of a baffling condition and a quirky love story told by a gifted writer.

Peter Dawson’s son Adam was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a hospital in Ontario when he was two years old. The medical specialist advised Adam’s parents to provide Adam with Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) treatment based on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). They were told that it was urgent for Adam to access the treatment as soon as possible to enable him to develop to his full potential. Adam's parents immediately applied to the Government autism treatment program. To their shock, they were told Adam was on a waiting list and were advised to seek the treatment in ...

How to Set Up a Classroom for Students with Autism Third Edition is a manual for teachers, paraprofessionals, student teachers, related service providers and administrators new to working with students in autism classrooms or self-contained special education classrooms. It is also useful to professionals who would like to enhance their current autism or special education classroom set-up.

When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. It wasn’t until years later that she was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that makes communication difficult. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her career has revolutionized the livestock industry - each year, half the cattle in the United States are handled in cruelty-free facilities she designed. She is also a passionate advocate for autism, using her experience to prove that people with this disorder can have “normal” lives.

Stressed Out Dealing With Someone Diagnosed With Autism? ★ Expanded 2nd Edition! ★ Read This Book for FREE with Kindle Unlimited – Order Now! Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are the general terms used to refer to a group of complex disorders that affect brain development. It is often associated with intellectual disability and impaired motor coordination. However, autism is NOT a disease! Are You Having Trouble Figuring Out What Your Child Wants? This book is designed for everyone who wants to learn more about autism. You’ll learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of ...

This is the entire Fisher Stevens Autism Trilogy. (Through Fisher's Eyes, Dark Spectrum & A Problem With the Moon) Fisher and his autistic teen friends learn that they have amazing super powers, including telekinesis, telepathy, and even the ability to fly! They use these powers to fight a gang of evil thugs at high school. In addition, they encounter ghosts, demons and aliens. This trilogy is filled with magic, action and excitement, including a battle at Gettysburg. In the end, it is up to Fisher and his friends to save Earth. Can they unite the people of Earth and bring about an ...

The definitive guide for parents of autisic children, written from the perspective of neurodiversity. Written by Jessie Hewitson, an award-winning journalist at The Times, Autism is the audiobook she wishes she had listened to when her son was first given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. It combines her own experiences with tips from autistic adults, other parents - including author David Mitchell - as well as advice from autism professionals and academics such as Professor Simon Baron-Cohen.