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In The Golden Bridge, Patty Dobbs Gross explains how specially bred and trained dogs facilitate communication for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. This important work is a guide for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, and is written for all those who are dealing with the social, emotional, and educational issues related to raising children with such cognitive challenges. The Golden Bridge explores unique and complex...
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Get the Summary of Fern Brady's Strong Female Character in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Strong Female Character" by Fern Brady is an autobiographical account that delves into the author's journey of self-discovery and acceptance of her autism spectrum disorder. Brady recounts her tentative sharing of her autism diagnosis with her emotionally distant father and her mother's guilt-ridden response. The book explores...
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Harry is a twelve-year-old autistic boy, who also has ADHD. His father, David, has sole custody of Harry. David's ex-wife, Laura, had a breakdown due to the stress of bringing up Harry. David takes time off to spend some time with his son, but struggles to cope with Harry's behaviour. To add to their anxiety Harry will be singing at the Royal Festival Hall as part of a special needs group, even though he hates singing and people clapping too loud....
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El autismo llega sin pedir permiso. Se acomoda en la silla de la cocina y pregunta qué hay de cenar. Nadie lo invitó pero, cuando llega a nuestra vida, nunca se irá. Nuestra convivencia con él tendrá innumerables etapas. Nos obligará a descartar lo conocido y entrar a un camino sin mapa, en donde la intuición y los pequeños detalles serán las llaves para esquivar las tormentas y alejarnos del lugar más oscuro del bosque.
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A continuación, te presento diferentes actividades para niños con autismo por áreas explicado paso a paso, para que puedan realizarlas estas tarea educativa de aprendizaje de tu niño con autismo en casa o donde quieran, puede usarlo con niños desde 4 años a 15. El principal objetivo de este curso será brindar una mirada muy humana y también neuropsicológica a los diversos aspectos que hacen a la educación inclusiva. Además, buscaremos realizar...
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Parents of children with autism across the globe share stories of their experiences of life on the spectrum for those parents just beginning their journey.
A diagnosis of autism can rock a family's world. The toll it takes on everyone involved can be one of isolation; a child who doesn't respond to the world around them, a parent who gives dedication, patience and love often with no expressible love given back. It's a messy equation with huge emotional...
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What Every Parent Needs To Understand About Autism Do you have an autistic child or do you know someone who does? Do you understand an autistic person's special needs? It can be difficult to grasp that an autistic child is stuck within themselves, unable to speak or interact socially with others. While there is no known cause or cure for autism, it can be treated, and depending on the severity, many adult autistic people can live a rich and meaningful...
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Alone on a bridge staring into the dark water...
He was not born Noah Waters, but constant rejection often has a way of encouraging one to walk away from everything they have known while giving birth to the person they are meant to be. This is Noah's story...
I was a sixteen-year-old runaway when I worked my way to the edge of the Jackson River Bridge and peered at the moonlit water swirling below. To be fair, I wasn't an ordinary sixteen-year-old....
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Dear Friends,I would like to introduce you to the most precious gift of my life. As a Father of an autistic child, my biggest goal is to build a brighter future for my beloved child. However, navigating this challenging path alone has proven to be quite difficult for me. Financial resources are limited, and the support provided by our government is inadequate. Therefore, I have made the decision to create a community, and I extend an open invitation...
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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Alcino Silva, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology, Psychiatry and Psychology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Director of the Integrated Center for Learning and Memory at UCLA.
Alcino Silva runs a learning and memory lab at UCLA that is focused on a vast number of topics, from schizophrenia and autism to learning and memory. This fascinating conversation explores...
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Harry's world is changing. He's sixteen with a job and a bank account, which is just as well as he needs the dosh to buy more Thomas the Tank Engine DVDs and kit kats. But how will Harry cope with the daunting prospect of a residential school placement? Can visits to see Peckham's outstanding traffic lights and Aldershot's world class charity shops ease his stress? Or will his blossoming romance with Bernadette prove to be the real help he needs to...
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"AN AUTISTIC BOY WHO BEAT THE ODDS." Looking For Normal is the memoir of author, musician and filmmaker, Steve Slavin. His obsession with music, at an early age, led to a long career in the creative arts, albeit one plagued by clinical depression and the symptoms of a condition he was unaware of until 2008.In recounting the 48 years that led to his autism diagnosis, this darkly humorous memoir will inform and inspire anyone with an interest in mental...
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So, your partner is autistic. Or you suspect they might be. And you're wondering, "What does this mean for my relationship?" This guide is for you. Learn key communication skills for succeeding in a neurologically mixed relationship, gain a better understanding of your partner's mental processes, troubleshoot your sex life, and level up your appreciation for your partner's relationship strengths. Autistic-allistic relationships, as well as relationships...
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I am "that guy". I know why they ran. I made them uncomfortable. I am the reason a lot of people don't answer their phones. I have been fired, kicked out of school, in debt, separated, fired, evicted, in deeper debt, lost a business, kicked out of school again, fired, divorced, even deeper debt, kicked out of a band, labeled as "un-hirable", closed another business, fired, unable to buy groceries, oh-my-goodness-how-far-into-debt-are-they-going-to-let-me-go…And...
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Set over four decades, When Tender is the Heart is a sensitive story about an autistic boy who longs to have a life like any normal child. And despite his good intentions when he becomes an adult, hardship is never far behind as he sets out to create a life for himself, establish relationships with others, and take on potential jobs. One day he will be forced to confront his painful childhood past head-on. But will his heart find the closure it's...
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Votre enfant vous semble parfois en difficulté avec ses camarades ? Vous avez l'impression qu'il traverse d'intenses tempêtes émotionnelles ? Vous vous demandez s'il n'a pas de trouble du spectre autistique (TSA) ? Mais comment en avoir la certitude ? Vers qui se tourner ? Vous souhaitez également comprendre ce qu'est l'autisme ?
Si toute ces questions se posent à vous, ce livre est fait pour vous ! Dans cet ouvrage, l'objectif de l'auteure...
19) Sam's Best Shot: A Father and Son's Life-Changing Journey Through Autism, Adolescence and Africa
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A father and son's life-changing journey through Autism, adolescence and Africa. Inspiring, entertaining and a beacon of hope for those touched by autism.
Life with a teenage boy on the autism spectrum has its challenges. Fourteen-year-old Sam is a world authority on Harry Potter but can't get to the corner store on his own.
Sam's parents Dr James Best and Benison O'Reilly decide to think radically to help their son. They sell the family home to...
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