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"A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more--and the future of our society depends on our...
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"In anticipation of her 38th birthday, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted time alone, in nature, to understand why she was having so much trouble coaching with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating; and why the world felt full of expectations she couldn't meet. She was also reeling from a chance encounter with a voice on the radio that sparked her realization that she might...
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In an obscure town on the edge of the North Atlantic, two women formed a community group that developed simple, practical changes to make sports, education and medical care more inclusive and accessible for children with autism and other sensory disorders. Initially envisioned as a small support group for families and caregivers, Autism Involves Me (AIM) slowly transformed the entire Southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its volunteers raised...
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Establishing a visual connection with our child, making them listen to us, showing them our love... these are things that in other circumstances are natural and inherent in human instinct. But in this case, everything changes.
Between crises, obsessions, and rigidity, we often feel powerless and wonder how to help our children. With this book, I want to help all parents of autistic children not to fall into this spiral of depression and anxiety, but...
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Do you want to prepare your children for the challenging situations that they will inevitably face throughout their lives?
Then teach them how to become mentally strong...
Life is hard. That's the truth that all of us must face.
However, what separates how we experience life is our mindset. Our ability to deal with difficult situations and even stay positive while doing so.
Most people continue to suffer when life gets hard. But others find a way...
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Autism occurs today in as many as 1 out of 44 children in the United States alone. Learning how to take care of a child with autism can feel daunting due to the range of problems that the child may have from social and emotional problems to digestive issues, anxiety, outbursts, and other sicknesses and diseases. It is essential to diagnose a child with autism early to get help and support.
Autistic children often withdraw, regress in life, and demonstrate...
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This book is a highly informative, easy-to-read, clear and simple summary of what parents need to know about Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, and the behavioral and emotional challenges that come along with them
Autism awareness is at an all-time high, and the concepts presented in major works are summarized and discussed here. There are many challenges involved in raising a child with autism, including obsessive behaviors, lack of social...
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The day I found Ben swinging from the chandelier, I knew two things - being his mom was going to be a wild ride, and if I ever decided to write a book about it, I had my title. This book started as a way to cope, a reminder to breathe as I raised three boys, including Ben, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. It tells our story - from experiencing the complex emotions of fear and guilt at hearing the diagnosis, to fighting tooth-and-nail with the...
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Eleven—year—old Marshall lives in a remote juvenile center in Colorado, where he is bullied by the other boys, misunderstood by all of the staff except Leslie, and so overwhelmed by the sounds and smells in the cafeteria that getting his lunch is a daily terror. During a blizzard, an unexpected mishap for Marshall and Leslie leads to Marshall's disappearance into the wilderness. His father, Jace, knows that Marshall has gone searching for a secret...
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Over the last 230 or so years, forty-four men have held the position of President of the United States. Some have excelled. Some have struggled. At one time or another, most have done both. The focus of Our American Presidents is on their days in office, as well as their lives and families. It looks at what these men did for our country as leaders. How each of them contributed to the rich history of America. And, its future.
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Study what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is and how to deal with it the best way.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a strong disorder and the tendencies pertaining to it can be challenging to manage, but if we learn to comprehend what it means, what the symptoms are, and what its main roots are, we will be better at handling the effects of it. Furthermore, symptoms can be treated and people who have it, can be cured. In this book, the author...
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