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BooksBooks Providing Insight
into Autism and Asperger Syndrome:
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Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults by Zosia Zaks; foreword by Temple Grandin Written for autistic adults, this amazingly comprehensive book describes and suggests concrete ways to deal with challenges that may arise in areas of both daily life and love, covering everything from grocery shopping to getting along better with family members. Understanding the special relationship between self-esteem and success at independence, the author's ground-breaking advice is based very purposefully on autistic strengths. Every page brims with the belief and hope that autistic adults can both contribute to and enjoy all life has to offer. |
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Examines a successful marriage from two perspectives: a husband who has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and his wife coming to terms with a marriage in which developing an intuitive understanding remains a life-long challenge. |
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In this "carry-on support group," Jeffrey Cohen, father of eleven-year-old Josh who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of five, examines what it's like to be the parent of a child with AS -- where the pitfalls are and how to do your best to avoid them. With a great sense of humor and welcome, at times unflinching honesty, Cohen looks at all the emotions associated with being an AS parent -- worry, sadness, anxiety, joy, pride, fear, triumph -- and offers a pat on the back, a shoulder to cry on, a kick in the pants or a warm hug, when needed. With an easy-to-read, anecdotal tone, The Asperger Parent provides essential information and emotional support without being clinical and dry. |
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Going where few have dared to go, Jerry and Mary Newport, have provided a clear road map for dealing with sensitive issues surrounding sexuality for both our peers on the autism spectrum as well as the rest of the autism spectrum community. Straight and to the point there is much for everyone to learn from this work. Thank you, and well done! |
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True to its title, this comprehensive resource offers parents and other caregivers practical and effective approaches to solving the many puzzles of daily living with a child with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) - from dressing, toileting, and eating, to going to the playground, visiting the dentist, getting used to a new baby, and many, many more. |
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The latest in the Practical Solutions series, this book, written by the mother of three children with autism spectrum disorders, targets, with a balance of heart-warming and belly-aching humor and practical tools, the major challenges families face in creating a comfortable environment for every family member. |
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Most etiquette books are preachy, boring and dull. This one keeps you laughing as you learn the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations, including at home, at school, with friends and strangers, at the mall, on the phone, at parties, and anywhere you go. This all-encompassing how-to guide to the manners we all need to know is a valuable contribution to social skills training of individuals on the autism spectrum. |
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Based on academic research as a qualified couples counselor specializing in this area and from her own personal relationship experiences, the author used quotations and real-life examples to illustrate her points with a compassionate understanding. Practical everyday topics include living and coping with AS, anger and AS, getting the message across, sex and AS, parenting, staying together, and AS cannot be blamed for everything. |
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Picture a childhood void of the joyful images and sensations we associate with play - a childhood lacking in curiosity, diversity and symbolic meaning - a childhood without playmates or friends. Children on the autism spectrum are among those who face serious challenges learning how to play in both social and imaginative ways. |
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Gena's sensitive and graphic description of the personal experiences of her family in dealing with the issues of Asperger Syndrome makes this a captivating book. Dr. Barnhill, blends science and first person experience making this an important book for both professionals and parents. |
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Sibling relationships involving a brother or sister with an autism spectrum disorder present enormous emotional and practical challenges throughout the life span. In a unique combination of narrative context and deeply moving first-person excerpts from interviews with 20 siblings, this informative guide offers in-depth coverage of the issues of paramount concern to typical siblings. A chapter devoted to coping strategies is enhanced by end-of-chapter professional advice on how to maximize the sibling relationship. |
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This one-of-a-kind book discusses the pros and cons of hiring in-home care providers for children with autism spectrum and other neurological disorders. Everything from assessing the family's needs and core values to advertising for, interviewing, hiring and training care providers is discussed, along with the special considerations necessary to support the needs of children with neurological disorders. |
These books as well as others are available from
AAPC
Publishing.
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