Download or read book Just This Side of Normal written by Elizabeth K. Gerlach and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2004 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When I grow up I want to be a screwdriver!" A small boy spins down the sidewalk as his mother follows him with her eyes and heart. Nicky has autism. Winner of the ASA Outstanding Literary Work of the Year Award, Just This Side of Normal is a powerful story of a parent's search for understanding in a world that sometimes makes no sense. This book was one of the first autobiographies written by a parent of a child with autism and it continues to inspire both parents and professionals in the autism community.
Download or read book Life with a Side of Autism written by Christina Delgado and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a potty training book for children with special needs, primarily autism. This book includes vibrant animations, has a captivating while relatable story, and offers effective research-based educational strategies such as the "I Do, You Do, We Do" teaching model and Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), which was designed to help children effectively and efficiently communicate with others. The book also offers thinking questions, facts, and more. This book was written as a labor of love by autism and special education specialist, Dr. Christina Delgado, EdD.
Download or read book The Dark Side of Autism written by Angela Berg-Dallara and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Ah Jeeeze, not another book about Autism.” But this one is different! It’s not all rainbows, unicorns and blessings. The Dark Side of Autism puts raising a child with special needs into perspective with no sugar coating of the reality. With firsthand experience raising a nonverbal child with autism and epilepsy, Angela talks openly and honestly about the true challenges parents face raising a child on the spectrum. With contentious opinions and candid observations, The Dark Side of Autism tells the truth about a dark and difficult subject people don’t like to talk about while fostering awareness for this sometimes debilitating and mostly unknown neurological disorder. This offhanded, direct and vulnerable parenting chronicle will give you a new appreciation for the simple things taken for granted with neuro-typical kids like taking a trip to Disneyland, a full night's sleep and haircuts. Angela often says things people only think to themselves in fear of offending someone. Autism has a dark side---it’s learning to cope with the darkness that can lift you up. If you are a parent with a child with special needs this book may read your mind. Angela is spot on with her darkly funny observations in the world of special needs---from the taunting beeping of a short bus to mastering IEPs with a reoccurring “don’t ask, don’t tell” theme. If you know someone, and chances are you do, caring for a child with special needs, you will gain new insight on what it must be like for them. This book can be easily used as a guide to the stupid things NOT to say to a parent with a mentally or physically challenged child---without checking your “foot in the mouth meter” first. The Dark Side of Autism can help you be a kinder, more compassionate friend, parent, spouse and human.
Download or read book Life Animated written by Ron Suskind and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now an award winning motion picture! Imagine being trapped inside a Disney movie and having to learn about life mostly from animated characters dancing across a screen of color. A fantasy? A nightmare? This is the real-life story of Owen Suskind, the son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind and his wife, Cornelia. An autistic boy who couldn't speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney movies, turned them into a language to express love and loss, kinship, brotherhood.The family was forced to become animated characters, communicating with him in Disney dialogue and song; until they all emerge, together, revealing how, in darkness, we all literally need stories to survive. This edition has been updated with additional material from the Suskind family.
Download or read book One of Us written by Mark Osteen and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2010-11-22 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1991, Mark Osteen and his wife, Leslie, were struggling to understand why their son, Cameron, was so different from other kids. At age one, Cam had little interest in toys and was surprisingly fixated on books. He didn’t make baby sounds; he ignored other children. As he grew older, he failed to grasp language, remaining unresponsive even when his parents called his name. When Cam started having screaming anxiety attacks, Mark and Leslie began to grasp that Cam was developmentally delayed. But when Leslie raised the possibility of an autism diagnosis, Mark balked. Autism is so rare, he thought. Might as well worry about being struck by lightning. Since that time, awareness of autism has grown monumentally. Autism has received extensive coverage in the news media, and it has become a popular subject for film, television, and literature, but the disorder is frequently portrayed and perceived as a set of eccentricities that can be corrected with proper treatment. In reality, autism permanently wrecks many children’s chances for typical lives. Plenty of recent bestsellers have described the hardships of autism, but those memoirs usually focus on the recovery of people who overcome some or all of the challenges of the disorder. And while that plot is uplifting, it’s rare in real life, as few autistic children fully recover. The territory of severe autism—of the child who is debilitated by the condition, who will never be cured—has been largely neglected. One of Us: A Family’s Life with Autism tells that story. In this book, Mark Osteen chronicles the experience of raising Cam, whose autism causes him aggression, insomnia, compulsions, and physical sickness. In a powerful, deeply personal narrative, Osteen recounts the struggles he and his wife endured in diagnosing, treating, and understanding Cam’s disability, following the family through the years of medical difficulties and emotional wrangling. One of Us thrusts the reader into the life of a child who exists in his own world and describes the immense hardships faced by those who love and care for him. Leslie and Mark's marriage is sorely tested by their son's condition, and the book follows their progress from denial to acceptance while they fight to save their own relationship. By embracing the little victories of their life with Cam and by learning to love him as he is, Mark takes the reader down a road just as gratifying, and perhaps more moving, than one to recovery. One of Us is not a book about a child who overcomes autism. Instead, it’s the story of a different but equally rare sort of victory—the triumph of love over tremendous adversity.
Download or read book Autism in Heels written by Jennifer Cook O'Toole and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The face of autism is changing. And more often than we realize, that face is wearing lipstick. Autism in Heels, an intimate memoir, reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, Jennifer exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but--more importantly--as a thoroughly modern woman. Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter. A game changer. And a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos). Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism "looks a bit different in pink," most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message to the mainstream. From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.
Download or read book We Walk written by Amy S. F. Lutz and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection of beautiful and raw essays, Amy S. F. Lutz writes openly about her experience—the positive and the negative—as a mother of a now twenty-one-year-old son with severe autism. Lutz's human emotion drives through each page and challenges commonly held ideas that define autism either as a disease or as neurodiversity. We Walk is inspired by her own questions: What is the place of intellectually and developmentally disabled people in society? What responsibilities do we, as citizens and human beings, have to one another? Who should decide for those who cannot decide for themselves? What is the meaning of religion to someone with no abstract language? Exploring these questions, We Walk directly—and humanly—examines social issues such as inclusion, religion, therapeutics, and friendship through the lens of severe autism. In a world where public perception of autism is largely shaped by the "quirky geniuses" featured on television shows like The Big Bang Theory and The Good Doctor, We Walk demands that we center our debates about this disorder on those who are most affected by its impacts.
Download or read book Beyond the Silence written by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay and published by National Autistic Society. This book was released on 2000 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life with a Side of Autism written by Christina Delgado and published by . This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life...With a Side of Autism book series was a labor of love written by Autism Spectrum Disorder and Special Education specialist, Dr. Christina Delgado, EdD. Life...With a Side of Autism - Teaching My Autistic Child How to Use the Potty, is a potty training book specifically designed to help children with special needs, primarily autism, learn how to use the potty through the use of Special Education's most effective and fun strategies. This book includes vibrant animations, a captivating and relatable story, and utilizes effective research-based educational strategies, such as the "I Do, You Do, We Do" teaching model and Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS). Applied Behavior Therapy (ABA) commonly utilizes the PECS strategy, as it was designed to help children effectively and efficiently communicate with others. Also, this book offers thinking questions, facts, and so much more! Explore the day in the life of a young boy with autism named Tommy, who is learning how to navigate the use of the toilet and washing his hands through bright, colorful illustrations and text. This book showcases the tight-knit and beautiful relationship between Tommy and his mom, which makes it the perfect book for parents and children alike. This book will help teach children (especially those with autism) how to use the potty and wash their hands with the use of various research-based strategies, such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) cards, reflecting questioning, and utilization of the "I do, We do, You do" teaching method. This beautifully illustrated children's book was created for children ages 2-10 years of age. This book is now available as an ebook and in paperback. The Life...With a Side of Autism book series is meant to showcase various stories, challenges, and situtations that many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder face. However, this book series is meant to be written in a way that shows that autism does not define who a child is as a person. The book series is called Life...With a Side of Autism, because autism should not define a child or an individual, but in contrast, we are sharing unique non-fiction stories about children, who happen to have autism. The Life...With a Side of Autism book series is meant to demonstrate how each child can celebrate their unique abilities within their disability, create acceptance and awareness for others around them, and see the beauty of the unique characteristics and traits that they offer the world.
Download or read book I m Not Strange I Have Autism written by Ellen van Gelder and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In I Am Not Strange, I Have Autism, author Ellen van Gelder gives a clear insight in the life of someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She does this in 26 chapters, arranged from A to Z. Along with her own side of the story, she also includes stories of her 'fellow autists', who give their take on life with autism. With these practical insights, I Am Not Strange, I Have Autism is an inspiring book for people with ASD who are looking for more balance in their lives, but also for partners, caregivers, family members, or others who want to learn more about an ASD. It gives a nice and clear insight in the being-different of ASD. Ellen's book is a big hit in Europe.
Download or read book We re Not Broken written by Eric Garcia and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2021 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It's also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language." With a reporter's eye and an insider's perspective, Eric Garcia shows what it's like to be autistic across America. Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage of it; the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines, the narrow portrayals of autistic people as white men working in Silicon Valley. His own life as an autistic person didn't look anything like that. He is Latino, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, and works as a journalist covering politics in Washington D.C. Garcia realized he needed to put into writing what so many autistic people have been saying for years; autism is a part of their identity, they don't need to be fixed. In We're Not Broken, Garcia uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. At the same time, he shares the experiences of all types of autistic people, from those with higher support needs, to autistic people of color, to those in the LGBTQ community. In doing so, Garcia gives his community a platform to articulate their own needs, rather than having others speak for them, which has been the standard for far too long.
Download or read book Growing Up on the Spectrum written by Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive guide to helping teens with autism—from the acclaimed authors of Overcoming Autism With an estimated half a million Americans under twenty-six on the autism spectrum, this book offers the reassurance, solace, and practical solutions that so many people are searching for. Following up on their work in Overcoming Autism, which offered advice for teaching young children on the spectrum, Lynn Koegel and Claire LaZebnik now present strategies for working with teens and young adults living with this complex condition. Addressing universal parental concerns, from first crushes and a changing body to how to succeed in college and beyond, Growing Up on the Spectrum is a beacon of hope and wisdom for parents, therapists, and educators alike.
Download or read book Thinking in Pictures written by Temple Grandin and published by Bloomsbury Paperbacks. This book was released on 2006 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea that some people think differently, though no less humanely, is explored in this inspiring book. Temple Grandin is a gifted and successful animal scientist, and she is autistic. Here she tells us what it was like to grow up perceiving the world in an entirely concrete and visual way - somewhat akin to how animals think, she believes - and how it feels now. Through her finely observed understanding of the workings of her mind she gives us an invaluable insight into autism and its challenges.
Download or read book Autism Success written by Paul Meier and published by Cny Autism Consulting. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful life with autism is being wholly autistic, while also living a full rewarding life in a world not set up for autism. This book answers the "why" behind autism; helping autism make sense. This book also provides autism-based solutions for autism based problems. It bridges the gap between the autistic and non-autistic worlds. Paul Meier's approach to autism is less that of a therapist but more that of an engineer. Understanding how autism works provides the tools neccessary to construct a successful real-world life for those on the autism spectrum. Paul Meier founded and runs CNY Autism Consulting. Paul is also on the autism spectrum, providing a unuque perspective of personal experience.
Download or read book How People with Autism Grieve and How to Help written by Deborah Lipsky and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is an honest, first-hand account of how people with autism deal with the loss of someone in their life. Unlike the non-autistic response, people with autism, when faced with overwhelming or stressful situations, will favour solitude over sharing their emotions, tend to focus on special interests, and become extremely logical, often not expressing any emotion. This behaviour often leads to the belief that people with autism lack empathy, which is far from the case. Through the description of personal experience, and case studies, the book explores how people with autism feel and express the loss of a loved one, how they process and come to terms with their feelings of grief, and offers practical and detailed advice to parents and carers on a range of sensitive issues. These include clear instructions on how best to support someone with autism through the grieving process, how to prepare them for bad news, how to break the bad news, how to involve them in the funeral or wake, and how best to respond to later reactions. The final chapter explores the issue of why children and teens with autism can be drawn to death as a special interest, and explains that the interest is not normally a morbid one.
Download or read book A Full Life with Autism written by Chantal Sicile-Kira and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning advocate and her autistic son share guidelines for parents and young autistics on how to pursue treatment beyond the parameters of routine care, offering advice on how to achieve independence, secure stable income in today's difficult economy and pursue fulfilling relationships. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Download or read book The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome written by Maxine C. Aston and published by AAPC Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on academic research, experiences as a counselor specializing in this area and personal relationship experiences, the author uses quotations and real-life examples to illustrate her points with a compassionate understanding. Practical everyday topics include living and coping with AS, anger and AS, getting the message across, sex and AS, parenting, staying together, and "AS cannot be blamed for everything."
