Where Autism Love And Perspective Meet
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| Author | : Jessica Searle |
| Publisher | : Covenant Books, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 230 |
| Release | : 2024-08-21 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : |
When Jessica's son Trey was diagnosed with autism, and she was learning to navigate new life situations, she searched for books written by people who were also living through it. The only books she could find were written by doctors. That was fine, but she was longing for a connection with someone who could relate to her family's issues. For a few years, she continued to search and was not successful at finding anything. That's when she knew that one day, she wanted to write a faith-based book about her family's experiences with severe nonverbal autism and the world of special needs. Many of the experiences she shares are heart-wrenching and tearful, but they are also beautiful and joyful. Trey is always authentically himself and teaches others what matters most. He is young and has limited capacities, but he spiritually knows more than most educated adults. His example of love and joy in the simple things in life is heartwarming and inspiring. Jessica tells her painful, joyful story of the many things she's learned from the blessing of caring for her son with special needs. She doesn't pretend to be an expert, just a mom who loves deeply and who has learned greatly. If she could give advice to any parent with a recent difficult diagnosis for their child, she would remind them that their child is exactly who they were always meant to be. She would say to love your child as they are and don't try to change them. They are meant to change you.
| Author | : Joanna Stevenson |
| Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2019-07-18 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 1787750299 |
Comprised of the accounts of twelve heterosexual couples in which the man is on the Autism Spectrum, this book invites both partners to discuss their own perspectives of different key issues, including anxiety, empathy, employment and socialising. Autism expert Tony Attwood contributes a commentary and a question and answer section for each of the twelve accounts. The first book of its kind to provide perspectives from both sides of a relationship on a variety of different topics, Neurodiverse Relationships is the perfect companion for couples in neurodiverse relationships who are trying to understand one another better.
| Author | : Debra Hosseini |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2012-03-21 |
| Genre | : Art and mental illness |
| ISBN | : 9780983983408 |
| Author | : Kerry Magro |
| Publisher | : Kerry\Magro |
| Total Pages | : 104 |
| Release | : 2014-12-09 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780692338094 |
Have you ever fallen in love before? In this book, award winning national speaker Kerry Magro discusses his own personal experiences as an adult on the autism spectrum and being in love. A popular image of autism today focuses on children and interventions. As these children grow up on the spectrum and become adults a romantic relationship will become a possibility for some in our community. Kerry's first hand experience discussing "The One That Got Away" will open the reader to a new line of thinking while breaking down the barriers of ignorance between autism and love. In this book you will also learn more about some of the challenges that face individuals with autism today in finding a partner including topics such as social cues, empathy, communication patterns and much, much more! Those on the autism spectrum will learn more on relationships and how they can go about finding their next partner while neurotypicals will learn some things you may expect while dating someone with autism.
| Author | : Eric Garcia |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1328587843 |
"This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It's also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language." With a reporter's eye and an insider's perspective, Eric Garcia shows what it's like to be autistic across America. Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage of it; the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines, the narrow portrayals of autistic people as white men working in Silicon Valley. His own life as an autistic person didn't look anything like that. He is Latino, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, and works as a journalist covering politics in Washington D.C. Garcia realized he needed to put into writing what so many autistic people have been saying for years; autism is a part of their identity, they don't need to be fixed. In We're Not Broken, Garcia uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. At the same time, he shares the experiences of all types of autistic people, from those with higher support needs, to autistic people of color, to those in the LGBTQ community. In doing so, Garcia gives his community a platform to articulate their own needs, rather than having others speak for them, which has been the standard for far too long.
| Author | : Courtney Butorac |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 38 |
| Release | : 2016-12 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781541035652 |
Meet Alex and his friends Max, Lily, Bella and Jack who are all members of the A-Team. "A" stands for both Awesome and Autism. Join Alex as he helps us understand Autism and teaches us about his strengths and challenges in addition to those of the fellow A-Team members. Observe how social situations in school can lead to various conflicts or confusion. Then, participate each week in A-Team meetings, led by their teacher Ms. Corina. Learn how Ms. Corina helps the members of the A-Team address various social skill challenges. Review strategies, steps and actions to proactively address common social skill challenges, such as: compromising, being too silly, being too bossy, being flexible, dealing with losing and more. See how Ms. Corina uses Top Secret Mission cards to outline key steps and strategies that can increase success with school, work and friendships. This book is an introduction to "The A-Team Presents..." social skills book series and curriculum. The series helps teachers and parents proactively develop social skills as well as deal with a range of common social challenges. Notably, this is the introduction book in the "The A-Team Presents..." series of social skill books. This Intro book introduces and discusses autism, while the rest of the books in the series don't mention autism explicitly. After this Introduction book, each story unfolds from the perspective of one of the A-Team members. Every book focuses on a specific social skill, without mentioning autism. In this way, parents, teachers and administrators will find these books to be an invaluable resource for teaching social skills to ALL students, with or without autism.
| Author | : Kay Kerr |
| Publisher | : Text Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 293 |
| Release | : 2021-09-28 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1922459291 |
A funny and insightful novel about an autistic teen who realises she's been missing all the signs when it comes to her romantic life.
| Author | : Laurie L Hellmann |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 2020-06-22 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781948238328 |
Candid, Vulnerable, Informative, Inspirational When Skyler was three years old, he was diagnosed with severe, non-verbal autism. When he was 17, his mom wrote a book about his amazing life. From page one, Welcome to My Life delivers on its promise to place you squarely in Skyler's life, surrounded by mom and dad, Laurie and Josh, and superstar sister, Kendall. Detailed sensory descriptions take you to doctors' appointments and trick-or-treating, to Qdoba and the kitchen table, to the bathroom for another "pull-ups" change, to family gatherings, to the Autism Center, and to conversations and internal dialogue so honest that you'll feel like you're part of the family too. Welcome to My Life shares the 14-year journey of a true warrior mom advocating for her non-verbal, severely autistic son from diagnosis through his teenage years. This brutally honest and heartwarming account details the daily struggles and often lack of social understanding that families face when raising a child who relies on parental assistance for every need. "A memoir like no other -- truthful and raw, hilarious and unexpected, heartbreaking and uplifting. Laurie L. Hellmann's Welcome to My Life is a love letter to her son Skyler and a welcome letter to the masses. It is dose of reassurance to us all, and a reminder that the world -- even when it's unpredictable and frightening -- is still shimmering with silver linings and powerful lessons." Because He Has No Words and Yet So Much to Say For mothers and fathers, sister and brothers, autism isn't a personal diagnosis ... it's a family diagnosis. Especially when your autistic loved one copes with significant development delays, suffers from serious chronic medical conditions, is an insomniac, and exhibits behaviors that disrupt the flow of day-to-day life. Autism turns households inside out, cracks hearts wide open and turns daily routines upside down. Take a journey with Laurie L. Hellmann and explore: -- How Skyler's autism diagnosis shook and then restored her faith -- The realities of navigating divorce, co-parenting and new love when your child has special needs -- The emotional and physical toll (on Skyler and his family) of countless medical and behavioral treatments -- The difference between hope, false hope, acceptance and gratitude in the face of disappointment, uncertainty and fear -- The effects of autism on sibling relationships -- How autism can challenge and strengthen a marriage -- Why laughter is good medicine for us all Experience the laughter and love, unspoken bonds and unflagging devotion of one very special family. And be changed forever by the knowledge that a mother's love knows no bounds, and that autism -- though it presents various challenges -- does not define who a person is nor does it devalue or diminish their contributions to this world.
| Author | : Sally Cat |
| Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 362 |
| Release | : 2018-05-21 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1784509345 |
"To think of PDA as merely involving demand avoidance is to me akin to thinking of tigers as merely having stripes." This book is a unique window into adult Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), exploring the diversity of distinct PDA traits through the voices of over 70 people living with and affected by the condition. Sally Cat, an adult with PDA, has successfully captured the essence of a popular online support group in book form, making the valuable insights available to a wider audience, and creating a much-needed resource for individuals and professionals. Candid discussions cover issues ranging from overload and meltdowns, to work, relationships and parenting. This is a fascinating and sometimes very moving read.
| Author | : Lakshmi Prasanna |
| Publisher | : Lindisfarne Books |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2018-02 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 9781584209362 |
This book is for parents and families, teachers and schools, doctors and therapists who are looking for a deeper understanding of children with autism. The children themselves led us on a pathway through our efforts to connect and communicate our means to heal and educate them. This book shares that pathway of two-way learning and healing. The outlook on autism presented here emerges from twenty years of clinical work and individual research by Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna, a developmental pediatrician and neonatologist from India, and Michael Kokinos, an Australian physiotherapist specializing in neurology and the relationship of movement and sensation. They have worked mostly in the rapidly developing cities of South India. They have very different professional and cultural backgrounds, with one from the East and the other from a Greek family in the West. Autistic characteristics present with an incredible diversity; the consultation room alone does not often suffice to see and truly understand the unique riddle of an individual child. The authors' interest and research has involved observation of the children contextually--behind diagnostic labels (communication disorder, repetitive behaviors, lack of eye contact, etc.)--while holding questions such as these: How does a child's behavior differ at school, in the home, in public, or at mealtimes? Why does this child act so differently with different people? What influences do different types of food have? What is the sensory need behind a repetitive behavior? How do siblings, grandparents, and parents handle the challenges presented by autism? Many researchers have labored to meet the challenges presented by each child with autism. Autism by its very nature transcends a reductionist, materialistic view and points to the work of soul and spirit in the birth and growth of children. The intention of the authors' work has always been guided by objective facts, allowing them speak to those who care.
