Download or read book Autism and the God Connection written by William Stillman and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everyone who seeks a more compassionate and wise life will benefit from this wonderful, insightful, and beautiful book." — Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul One in 68 US children have an autism spectrum disorder, and with countless parenting books helping families care for children with special needs, Autism and the God Connection is the crucial, spiritual look at understanding a child with autism. Helping parents realize their child's unique spirit and reaffirm that every one of us is a blessing, this is an inspirational resource to discovering the intellect, beauty, and complexities of children with autism. Through countless interviews, William Stillman documents extraordinary examples of spiritual giftedness, and boldly challenges our traditionally held beliefs about people with disabilities. Readers will discover hope, comfort, inspiration, and love through these affirming anecdotes of ordinary families.

Download or read book The Autistic Experience written by Marie-Laure Del Vecchio and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'My autism and ADHD are as integral to me as my sense of personal ethics' Lettie 'That clearly visible line for everyone else was non-existent for me, and often I was ridiculed' Parnel 'Questioning authority? I was seeking clarification!' Loukas 'I hate eye contact but I do it in order to look normal' Diana These are Autistic Voices, and this is The Autistic Experience. Curated by psychologist and psychotherapist Marie-Laure Del Vecchio, and the Autistic Photographer, Joe James, whose own experience of trauma drives his mission to create an inclusive society. This book is a brave, unflinching and ultimately optimistic collection of stories about life in the lens of autism. Sometimes sad, sometimes funny, often shocking and always eye-opening, these stories from people across the globe explore all aspects of autistic life - from the earliest childhood memories to the challenges facing the autistic parent or grandparent. From school days to office life, from teenagers to those in their seventies, across all genders, from people who are homeless to NASA scientists, The Autistic Experience explodes the myths around autism and celebrates the right to be autistic. Taking a deep dive into controversies like the 'causes' of autism this is, above all, a book that speaks to the hundreds of thousands of people both with and without an autism diagnosis who need to know that to live in a more inclusive, adjusted and autism-friendly environment is a right worth fighting for.

Download or read book Through the Eyes of Aliens written by Jasmine Lee O'Neill and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a positive description of how it feels to be autistic and how friends, family and professionals can be more sensitive to the needs of autistic people. Lee O'Neill perceives the imagination and keenly-felt sensory world of the autistic person as gifts. She challenges the reader to accept their difference and celebrate their uniqueness.

Download or read book Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement written by Steven K. Kapp and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities and rationales of key leaders in their own words since it organized into a unique community in 1992. Sandwiched by editorial chapters that include critical analysis, the book contains 19 chapters by 21 authors about the forming of the autistic community and neurodiversity movement, progress in their influence on the broader autism community and field, and their possible threshold of the advocacy establishment. The actions covered are legendary in the autistic community, including manifestos such as “Don’t Mourn for Us”, mailing lists, websites or webpages, conferences, issue campaigns, academic project and journal, a book, and advisory roles. These actions have shifted the landscape toward viewing autism in social terms of human rights and identity to accept, rather than as a medical collection of deficits and symptoms to cure.

Download or read book Beyond the Wall written by Stephen M. Shore and published by AAPC Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a chapter entitled Getting Ready for College. This book offers information on common sensory reactions in an easy to read chart format. It also contains a chapter on the author's public involvement with autism spectrum related issues, including speaking at conferences and advocating for services for those on the spectrum.

Download or read book Temple Talks about Autism and Sensory Issues written by Temple Grandin and published by Temple Talks about . . .. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a 2015 Academic's Choice Award, this is your pocket guide to Temple Grandin; a great introduction to her thoughts and advice on both autism and sensory issues!Dr. Temple Grandin is a doctor of animal science, a professor at Colorado State University, a best-selling author, an autism activist, and a consultant on animal behavior. She also invented the "squeeze machine," a device to calm the sensory systems of those on the autism spectrum. The subject of the award-winning 2010 biographical film Temple Grandin, she was listed in Time magazine among the world's one hundred most influential people.Have you even wanted to talk to Temple about the sensory issues people with autism, Asperger's, PDD, and Sensory Processing Disorder deal with? Here, in this handy reference book, Temple gives an overview of what it is like to have autism and sensory difficulties, tells how she overcame her sensory issues, gives useful tips, then answers your questions in an easy-to-reference Q&A.

Download or read book Demystifying the Autistic Experience written by William Stillman and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces autism from a non-clinical, humanist perspective, emphasizing that we are all more alike than different. The author deconstructs the fundamental concepts of the autistic experience using language, examples and anecdotes that are concrete and understandable for all.

Download or read book Understanding the Voices and Educational Experiences of Autistic Young People written by Craig Goodall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a ‘one stop’ text, Understanding the Voices and Educational Experiences of Autistic Young People is a unique and comprehensive contribution to bridge the gap between theory, research and practice. Based on the author’s teaching and research experience, this book provides a theoretical and practical framework for participatory rights-based autism research and demonstrates the benefits of – and growing emphasis on – voice and participation research; if done correctly it can be of immense benefit to policy, practice and how we support autistic young people. Alongside a critical and extensive review of research literature and debate on the efficacy of mainstream inclusion for autistic children, the book provides practical advice on how to support autistic children in research and in school. Significantly, Goodall investigates and presents the educational experiences of autistic young people – including girls – and their suggestions to improve educational practice from their own perspectives, as opposed to adult stakeholders. This book will act as a key text for student teachers, practitioner-researchers, those already supporting autistic children in education or social settings (including teachers, school leaders, special education leads, policymakers) and academics researching in the areas of autism and inclusion.

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 Working the Organizing Experience written by Lawrence E. Hedges and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1994 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hedges introduces the term the organizing experience to chart the course of early trauma to its impact on adult living and the transference situation. He describes the infant's primary life task as organizing channels to the human nurturing environment - first physiological connections to the mother's body and later psychological connections to the mother and others. During the organizing experience, inevitable traumas leave memory traces that affect subsequent interpersonal relationships. Even if the infant has the good fortune to be born healthy and into an optimal family environment, he or she must endure intense moments of needing and desiring that are not or cannot be responded to in the exact ways or in the precise time frames the infant needs to maintain a sense of internal harmony and continuity. What then becomes conditioned during the organizing period is a terror and avoidance of certain kinds of interpersonal connections or situations because the infant initially found them traumatizing.

Download or read book Six Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic written by Trevor Pacelli and published by Pacelli Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... 100 short, practical tips to help understand the autistic person in your life, told through insightful personal experiences by someone who has grown up autistic" --P. 3.

Download or read book From Anxiety to Meltdown written by Deborah Lipsky and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on her own experience and using examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how each begins, and most importantly, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place. Practical and simple solutions to avoiding anxiety are offered throughout.

Download or read book Connecting With The Autism Spectrum written by Casey "Remrov" Vormer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to connecting with adults on the autism spectrum - one of the 2021 Best Books on Autism from ChoosingTherapy.com For a friend, family member, or coworker with autism, communication can be challenging. But Connecting with the Autism Spectrum can help you find common ground with expert tips and helpful insights about talking (and listening) to neurodiverse adults so you can make your interactions more transparent, meaningful, and rewarding for all. Written by Casey Vormer, a self-taught artist and autism advocate, this comprehensive guide is a trusted source for understanding neurodiversity that features a brief introduction to the autism spectrum. It also provides easy communication strategies like active listening and positive encouragement as well as steps to avoid misunderstandings by teaching how to recognize biases and correct them. Additionally, you'll learn why the term "high functioning autism" is a misnomer to define members of this vibrant community. "It's important to look at every autistic person individually and recognize their obstacles—but more importantly, we should acknowledge their skills and avoid labeling them with 'high functioning autism' or 'low functioning autism' altogether," Vormer says. Unlike other autism books, Connecting with the Autism Spectrum delivers: An easy approach—Discover the best ways to communicate with those living with autism. Situational success—Find the right information for various situations and settings, including school, work, and social relationships. A sensitive tone—Get valuable information from a clear, honest point of view that does not seek to "cure" or manipulate people. Learn how to communicate better with those on the autism spectrum with this informative book.

Download or read book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time written by Mark Haddon and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.

Download or read book The Autistic Brain written by Temple Grandin and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scans from numerous studies. Readers meet the scientists and self-advocates who are introducing innovative theories of what causes, how it is diagnosed, and how best to treat autism.

Download or read book The Soul of Autism written by William Stillman and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Spiritual Grace of People With Autism. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes, and cancer ... combined. In Autism and the God Connection, William Still man presented extraordinary accounts of spiritual giftedness in autistic children and adults, persons often deemed intellectually inferior....

Download or read book The Autism Experience written by Valerie Foley and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Autism Experience is a guide to bringing up children with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by parents who have themselves navigated the medical maze, braved the behavioural problems and survived the emotional rollercoaster associated with caring for someone with autism. Each chapter is based on a question frequently asked by the parents of ASD children and consists of a clearly written, informative introduction followed by the relevant real - life experiences of parents from around the world. These allow the reader to learn from the experiences of those who have travelled this road before them - how they have come to terms with the diagnosis; how it has changed their everyday lives, for better and for worse; their strategies for coping with autism. Rich with useful information and personal experience, recounted with wit and raw honesty, The Autism Experience is both an invaluable practical guide and a source of comfort for parents learning to live with autism.''