Family & Relationships - Autism Spectrum Disorders

Research suggests that about 1% of the world's population is on the autism spectrum. Discover the answers to common questions about living with neurodiversity.Part of the Q&A Health Guides series, this book offers a broad introduction to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The book's 47...

"It's time we bring forward Black autistic pain points and celebrate the triumphs of ourselves, family members, and organizations that care for these individuals. Through following the real stories of others from around the world, I hope fellow Black and autistic individuals will be...

Having menopausal symptoms as an autistic person can feel isolating and confusing. You might be wondering why you are feeling so lost or why your experience doesn't seem anything like other people's. Here to provide you with clarity are Dr. Rachel Moseley, who is...

Confident, compassionate support. This comprehensive guide offers over 35 step-by-step visual behavior strategies and more than 15 visual resources, designed to help educators create a classroom where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated to learn. With classwide strategies and individualized strategies that focus on...

You're autistic - but what does that really mean? Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic! In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to be autistic and discover the differences between...

A licensed psychotherapist and expert in sensitivity and introversion shares an insightful, practical, and hopeful approach to help Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) embrace their big feelings and live by their own rules."Snow gives you practical tools to honor your nervous system and step into...

In a world quick to label, judge, and box in people, one father and son stood firm and refused to be defined by an autism diagnosis.If you're channel surfing and happen upon Leland Vittert during his nightly national cable show on NewsNation, he comes...

Individuals with ASD and related disorders are supported by a variety of people throughout their day, whether in educational and work settings, transition programs or at home. Structured work systems are one method that can be used to ensure that they develop and maintain...

Autism - that's being able to count matches really fast and knowing that 7 August 1984 was a Tuesday, right? Well, no. In this book, Bianca Toeps explains in great detail what life is like when you're autistic.She does this by looking at what...

Autism in women and girls is still not widely understood, and is often misrepresented or even overlooked. This engaging and accessible graphic novel offers invaluable insight into the lives and minds of autistic women, using real-life case studies. The charming illustrations lead readers on...

Struggling to navigate the world of children and disabilities? Fear not! Prepare yourself for an enlightening crash course guided by the expertise of Jenni Basch, a seasoned mother and mental health therapist. Children and Disability: A Survival Guide for Parents, Educators, and Caregivers holds...

Do you know a child who struggles to get started with things or who resists trying something new? Maybe they argue or have trouble joining other kids in conversation and play. Do you hear yourself prompting your child again and again? Do you feel...

An accessible family cookbook that offers solutions rather than tricks to empower the food-averse, autistic, and picky eater, with 46 recipes. This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques with a dash of understanding about food aversion and how to help your kids--and yourself--cook beautiful...

Perhaps a child in your family has been diagnosed as autistic, your therapist has suggested it, or people you know have called you 'Rain Man' throughout your life. Whatever the reason, here you are, either seeking to confirm or dispel the idea that you...

Do you know a child that gets upset when their routine changes? They might also struggle to see the big picture, to make friends, to problem solve in real time, and to read nonverbal communication. Meltdowns, tantrums and other challenging behaviors might be common.This...

Growing up, Chloé Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would...

What your child eats has a major impact on his brain and body function. Eating for Autism is the first book to explain how an autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, or ADHD condition can effectively be treated through diet.Eating for Autism presents a realistic 10-step plan...

Mainstream psychology has long accepted that some people (like those with autism) are naturally more logical and unemotional, while others (like so-called empaths) intuitively experience the feelings of those around them as deeply as their own.But this is wrong. Aimee Cliff, an autistic psychotherapist...

Ética del Análisis Aplicado de Conducta: Lecturas Seleccionadas recopila un conjunto de lecturas fundamentales y actualizadas sobre la ética profesional del Análisis Aplicado de Conducta (ABA), proporcionando una visión clara y accesible de los principales temas que afectan a la práctica profesional actual. Diseñado...

'A masterpiece. On behalf of everyone grappling to understand their unique brains, thank you! Truly life changing' Alex Partridge, host of ADHD Chatter and bestselling author of Now It All Makes Sense What is it like to experience both Autism and ADHD? You've probably...