Family & Relationships - Autism Spectrum Disorders

If you are caring for a child or young person who needs extra support with toileting, this book has the advice and guidance you need.Toileting differences and withholding are common in young people, but parents and carers of neurodivergent or disabled children often find...

** From Struggle to Strength is the winner of a 2024 International Impact Book Award in the Life Experiences - Real-Life Accounts category. **Many fathers resist assisting their children on the autism spectrum.Some are too stubborn or macho to accept the autism diagnosis. And...

This guide for teachers provides a new look at classroom systems to support students on the autism spectrum. The easily adaptable accommodations in From Surviving to Thriving address common areas of need for students on the spectrum who are capable of participating in standard...

A powerful bestselling memoir by influencer and advocate - on what it's like living as a troubled teenager with undiagnosed autism. *A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* "Moving and powerful. Should be essential reading for mental health professionals and anyone with autism in their lives." -...

Growing up isn't easy, and the trials and tribulations of being a teenager can be particularly confusing for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). This book covers all the concerns commonly faced by girls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to...

This little book is here to celebrate those who see, think and experience the world in their own extraordinary ways, because we are all awesome exactly as we are. Embrace your own unique brilliance and find the confidence to make your mark on the...

Five kids. Autism. Marriage.Building a family is messy business.In her most revealing memoir yet, Carrie is candid about the challenges of marriage, motherhood, and keeping one's identity in the midst of raising a family. She gives the reader a glimpse into life with a...

It's time to prioritize self-care, advocate for your needs, and heal from autistic burnout. Written by an autistic therapist for autistic readers, this compassionate guide can help you get started. If you are autistic, you may struggle with the stress of everyday life. You...

There are a thousand books about eating disorders, taking everything from gender to age into account. But they have a habit of assuming that you're neurotypical, and that your brain works in a very specific way. Not exactly helpful if yours doesn't! In this...

This book is a testament to God's goodness and faithfulness. Through sharing our story, we hope to encourage and support all who love someone with Autism. When our daughter was five years old, she would introduce herself and say, "Hi! My name is Hannah....

'Filled with real, relatable support.'Eliza Fricker, Author and Illustrator of Can't Not Won't 'Brings a beautifully neuroaffirming lens to relationships, boundaries and self-understanding.'Dr Emma Offord, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Divergent Life 'A must-read for every neurodivergent adult - diagnosed, self-diagnosed, wondering - and...

In her forties, the author was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. She addresses aspects of living with ASD as a late-diagnosed adult, including coping with the emotional effect of discovering oneself to be autistic and deciding with whom to share the diagnosis and how.Author: Cynthia...

Instructions Not Included transforms everyday struggles into extraordinary lessons about empathy, resilience, and respect for people. Author Stephanie M. Hill repeatedly demonstrates how she strives to adjust her own lens rather than work to change her son. She combines her thoughtful leadership and scientific...

Invisible Differences is the deeply moving and intimate story of what it's like to live day-to-day with Autism Spectrum Disorder. "This soulful and serious look at [Autism Spectrum Disorder] brings an informed and optimistic perspective to the fore."--Publishers Weekly Marguerite feels awkward, struggling every...

Whether we're aware of it or not, we will all know an autistic person, which makes this exciting new book an essential read for all.Language experts Zanne Gaynor and Kathryn Alevizos and autism consultant Joe Butler, combine their knowledge and experience in this unique...

Empowering parents on the road to recovery from autism. Kerri Rivera's step-by-step protocol by Kerri Rivera for you.Kerri Rivera is a homeopath, DAN! clinician (Biomedical Treatments/Defeat Autism Now), hyperbaric technician, author of several books, international speaker and autism expert with over 20 years of...

The forthcoming hardcover and digital audio editions will feature new material, and a new introduction from Cian O'Clery, director of Netflix's hit series Love on the Spectrum!From Autistic Advocate, Love on the Spectrum cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and practical...

'I no longer try to mask my autism; I now work to support my autism' It is a myth that autistic children grow into 'less autistic' adults. In fact, many autistic adults feel more overwhelmed as they age as the stresses of social demands...

A tender, funny, stunningly candid memoir about the joys and challenges of parenting a neurodivergent young adult that reads like a heady concoction of Dorothy Allison, Anne Lamott, Alison Bechdel and David Sedaris."This book sparkles with life, humor and infinite chutzpah."--Michelle Tea, author of...

Your Partner Has Autism AND ADHD-And You're Exhausted, Confused, and Wondering If You Can Make This Work They crave plans but cancel them last minute. They're hyperfocused one moment and completely scattered the next. They need routine yet also demand novelty. One day they...