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Author
Publisher
Heliotrope Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"When his son Frederick was diagnosed with Autism, Digger embarked on an exhausting, emotional, and often comical journey to find a cure, visiting several prestigious hospitals and a long list of specialists -- including one who referred to himself as "The Poop Whisperer." Digger's poignant and occasionally outrageous adventures hit multiple dead ends before taking off in a surprising new direction with the adoption of an infant boy from Ethiopia"--Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Recognizing that your child is autistic is a pivotal moment for parents and carers. While it can lead to positives in terms of understanding behavior and accessing support, the diagnostic process itself can be a huge source of anxiety, stress, guilt and worry. But it's going to be ok - because right here you have the ultimate guidebook to navigating the emotions and challenges that these early stages present. From weathering the initial impact of...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
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...
67) Solving sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders: a guide for frazzled families
Author
Publisher
Woodbine House
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Michael Hodge has been many things in life. A surfer. A husband. A father. A son. A business owner. A lover. Abandoned. Ever since Michael's wife, Anita, ran off leaving him to raise their child on his own, he has been struggling to pick up the pieces. And after seven years, he s finally starting to put his life back together. He has given up his dream of surfing and now manages his own construction business, he works hard to be the best father possible...
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This guide helps parents understand how ASDs are defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies. Topics include: symptoms and types of ASDs, accessing care, services in the community, and the role of complementary and alternative medicine. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Chloe Silverman is an associate professor in the department of English at Pennsylvania State University.
How the love and labor of parents have changed our understanding of autism
Autism has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years, thanks to dramatically increasing rates of diagnosis, extensive organizational mobilization, journalistic coverage, biomedical research, and clinical innovation. Understanding Autism, a social history of...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Over a decade ago, an autism diagnosis had confined Lori Ashley Taylor's daughter Hannah to an inaccessible world. Lori became a tireless researcher, worker, and advocate, and her dedication showed results. There can be progression and shifting on the spectrum, and Hannah has done just that--she has emerged. Part narrative and part practical guide, Dragonfly provides anecdotal and practical guidance for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder....
Author
Publisher
Future Horizons Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Once a diagnosis of autism is made, a myriad of questions arises. Why is this happening? What can I do? How will I cope? What will the future bring? Will I ever smile again? A roadmap is needed, a handbook to refer to when all seems overwhelming. The priorities are to begin the healing process and to start treatment. The way to ensure success is to begin with the end goals in mind. It is remarkable how things fall into place once a vision of the...
Author
Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age. This book is for parents of young children aged one-to-five years who are passionate about helping their child as well as learning how they can return their lives to as much normalcy as possible. Turn Autism Around delivers a new message: autism and other developmental delays can be remediated, and in some cases, delays can be caught up altogether, if parents intervene...
