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Author
Language
English
Description
Olivia Donatelli's dream of a "normal" life shattered when her son, Anthony, was diagnosed with autism at age three. And just as she began to realize that happiness and autism could coexist, Anthony died. Now Olivia is alone in a cottage on Nantucket, desperate to understand the meaning of her son's short life, when a chance encounter with another woman facing her own loss brings Anthony alive again for Olivia in a most unexpected way. (Bestseller)...
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
A full-length version of the viral "New York Times" op-ed column of the same name shares stories about the author's life with her autistic son, whose therapeutic use of Apple's electronic personal assistant became an unusual example of the power of technology.
Publisher
Zeitgeist Films
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, THE HORSE BOY follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in an attempt to find healing for him. When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care, but traditional therapies had little effect. Then they discovered...
Author
Physical Desc
xiv, 434 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In [this book, the authors] describe the DIR/Floortime approach and show how to enter a child's world and bring her or him into a shared world of relating, communicating, and thinking. Part I presents a new, more accurate way of defining autism and ASD and observing a child's earliest signs, and describes goals for working with children with ASD and other special needs within the DIR framework. Part II shows how families can take the lead in working...
Author
Publisher
Future Horizons
Language
English
Description
"Ellen's personal experiences as a parent of children with autism and ADHD, a celebrated autism author, and a contributor to numerous publications, classrooms, conferences, and websites around the world coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. This updated edition delves into expanded thought and deeper discussion of communication issues, social processing skills, and the critical roles adult perspectives...
Author
Series
Publisher
Woodbine House
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 152 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Drs. Delmolino and Harris, experienced clinicians and ABA therapists, eliminate the confusion and guesswork by outlining the pivotal steps parents can take now to optimize learning and functioning for children age 5 and younger. Case studies and a review of evidence-based interventions and proven practices help parents prepare a strong foundation for their child's future development."--www.Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Don Tillman volume 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are back in Australia after a decade in New York, and they're about to face their most important challenge. Their son, Hudson, is struggling at school: he's socially awkward and not fitting in. Don's spent a lifetime trying to fit in, so who better to teach Hudson the skills he needs? The Hudson Project will require the help of friends old and new, force Don to decide how much to guide Hudson and how much to let him be...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 362 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Empowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the approaches to life, and detailed suggestions and checklists help readers put them to practical use. Temple Grandin shares personal...
Publisher
The Autistic Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
54 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"When you are starting to learn about autism, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. You might have heard negative things about autism, or feel worried about your child's future. But it is going to be okay. Your kid is still the same kid they were before you knew they were autistic. All the things you love about them haven't changed. Now that you know that they are autistic, you are going to be able to understand them better. That's what this booklet is for....
Author
Publisher
Harper & Row
Pub. Date
©1990
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 389 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A Masterful, Engrossing Novel About The Life Of A Large Family That Is Deeply Bounded By The Stranger In Their Midst -- An Autistic Child The whole world could not have broken the spirit and strength of the Eberhardt family of 1948. Lainey is a wonderful if slightly eccentric mother. David is a good father, sometimes sarcastic, always cool-tempered. Two wonderful children round out the perfect picture. Then the next child arrives -- and life is never...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
xiv, 208 p. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Your Road Map to Rediscovering Joy, Fun, and Togetherness Having a child with an autism spectrum disorder may mean that you have to change your life. It can seem as though there are so many things you just can't do. But there are adventures-large and small-that kids with autism love, and they are waiting for your whole family! Just think outside of the ordinary, look for reachable sensory experiences, come prepared, and keep an open mind, and everyone...
14) Behavior solutions for the home and community: a handy reference guide for parents and caregivers
Author
Publisher
Future Horizons Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
xiii, 146 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Need a quick solution for a challenging behavior? Look it up! This resource builds on the success of the first Behavior Solutions books by expanding the focus to the home and community. Finally, there's a book for the caregiver that's as comprehensive as the ones for educators. This book is a must-have for all parents of kids with autism.
Occupational therapist Beth Aune addresses and solves problematic behaviors relating to:
• Getting Dressed...
Author
Publisher
Trap Dock Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
206 pages : illustations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Autism wasn't on the radar screen in 1969. The word was foreign to most -- unheard of, unspoken -- even among educators and physicians. But soon after Jay Fitz was born in December of that year, his mother knew "something wasn't right." And so began the quest: for an explanation, a game plan, a full and meaningful life for her son.
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
234 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children with ASDs are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Some get "stuck" on things, have limited interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping...
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