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A groundbreaking, long overdue book that explains how to identify your autistic child's strengths and abilities and then use them as a tool for social communication, improved learning, and overall growth.<BR><BR>The strengths of children and young adults diagnosed with ASD are commonly overlooked, even by trained professionals. Outdated attitudes, lack of sufficient training and an overreliance on standardised testing works against recognising their capabilities.<BR><BR>Focusing on the importance of motivation strategies, Hidden Strengths shows you how to build on every autistic child's interests and strengths. Through real-life stories of individuals whose innate abilities blossomed once they were acknowledged, this book dispels unhelpful stereotypes and will help you unlock your child's potential. It also aims to educate the wider community in how to support, accept and embrace the gifts autistic individuals offer. <BR><BR><BR>'Will help both parents and teachers find and develop a child's unique skills in memory, music, math, art, and attention to details. Development of these skills can lead to both a more rewarding life and possible careers' Temple Grandin, PhD, New York Times bestselling author

Harry's world has moved on. He is approaching 30 and is engaged to Bernadette. The idea of getting married is fine as long it doesn't clash with reruns of Family Fortunes on UK Gold. The church is booked and there's pork pies aplenty for afterwards. Meanwhile, the couple are busy with Lee Mack's dubious beard, car park surveys and a pilgrimage to the baggage carousel at Cork airport. As the big day looms ever closer, Harry's bowel movements raise doubts about his desire to tie the knot. Will he and Bernadette have their happy ever after?

If you're a man looking to attract a nice, Christian woman for a lifelong relationship-or if you're a woman struggling to find an authentic partner-you need Five Simple Rules.Ellen T. Reed, a certified transformational life coach, reflects on personal experiences and shares observations to help men and women attract the right partner.Her lessons reveal how to make your relationship endure through even the most difficult conversations. Get answers to questions such as:¿ How do you really romance a woman?¿ When is the right time to introduce intimacy into a relationship?¿ How can you focus on someone's depth of personality instead of looks?¿ How should you view online dating sites?The author also focuses on bolstering communication skills, how to determine if you're compatible, and how to decide if you're ready to date in the first place.At the end of the book, you'll know how to find the right partner and keep your relationship blooming from the first date through years of marriage.

From non-verbal to radio announcer . . .Good Morning, Blake: Growing Up Autistic and Being Okay lays bare-from cradle to adulthood-the myriad steps Blake has taken to find his voice and rightful place in society.Eighty-five percent of Blake's autistic peers do not have meaningful employment, so what facilitators occurred in his life to help him break from this dismal statistic? While the struggles cannot be ignored, the real fight is in shifting society to walk the talk and make schools, workplaces and communities more inclusive.Echolalia, dysfluency, sensory disintegration, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and self-stimulatory behaviours are all touched upon in Blake's memoir. While it is one story by one autistic person, Blake's story offers strategies and tips for making our world kinder, more inclusive and a safer place for those who march to the beat of a different drum.What makes this book unique? Raw, uninhibited perspectives from fifty of Blake's peers, family members, friends, teachers and work colleagues who demonstrate it takes a village to raise a child. Blake's positive attitude will make you feel good, even though he doesn't sugar coat his struggles. As a reader you will laugh, cry and cheer him on as he strives in his career and succeeds to live as an independent adult."Blake is now a successful radio host. Autism presented many challenges but he learned from his mistakes and persevered. His book provides many tips on getting and keeping jobs." TEMPLE GRANDIN, author of Thinking in Pictures"Riveting, informative. An honest exploration of a beautiful life." Splash'N Boots, Canadian Kids' Entertainers

Your child has an autism diagnosis. Now what? First, do no harm. Well, that's a no-brainer, right? When your child receives an autism diagnosis, the research begins. You want to learn all that you can and find the best ways to help him or her.You will receive advice from specialists that makes sense to you - that fits with your life philosophy and with what you know of your child. You will receive advice that does not sit so well with you, the needs of your family and what you believe are the needs of your child. Trust your instincts. You know your child the best and no one has his well-being at heart as much as you.Whether or not you feel prepared right now, you as the parent will be your child's primary therapist. You spend the most time with him and have the biggest impact on his life. This book is for you. It's written by a parent who is also a special ed teacher, counselor, school psychologist, district consultant and autism consultant. The language won't require that you sit with a dictionary in your other hand but when you do find something that makes you want to research further, links and provided to help you with your search.Helping your autistic child be the best he can be is doable. It's within your reach and this is the book to guide you.

A successful life with autism is being wholly autistic, while also living a full rewarding life in a world not set up for autism.This book answers the "why" behind autism; helping autism make sense. This book also provides autism-based solutions for autism based problems. It bridges the gap between the autistic and non-autistic worlds.Paul Meier's approach to autism is less that of a therapist but more that of an engineer. Understanding how autism works provides the tools neccessary to construct a successful real-world life for those on the autism spectrum.Paul Meier founded and runs CNY Autism Consulting. Paul is also on the autism spectrum, providing a unuque perspective of personal experience.

Your child is autistic. It’s not the end of the world, but you have to educate yourself and act quickly. Buckle up; you’re in for a bumpy ride.In Christian’s Way, Christie unashamedly shares her personal story. Once she suspected her son, Christian, was different, and after getting the diagnosis, she shares with us how raising her precious special needs child changed her life.This book is designed to motivate and inspire families that have recently found out their child has autism or have been raising a child on the autism spectrum. Christie has graciously included some stories of other parents in similar situations who share their insight and experiences. She has also included expert advice from medical professionals and information about a special foundation that provides millions of dollars in aid to needy families.Most importantly, Christie hopes this book educates parents so they don’t waste time trying things that don’t work or wait too long to seek help. Every wrong decision hurts your child and delays his or her development.Time is of the essence.

College for Students with Learning Disabilities is the high school counselor's best resource for preparing college-bound students with learning disabilities and related disorders.Through a comprehensive lens, the book provides an overview of learning disabilities and related issues as they apply to the role of the high school counselor. The 6- to 8-week program outlined in the book provides a step-by-step guide for high school counselors to create and implement the program in their own schools. Each area of the program is explored in detail, covering topics such as college readiness, study skills, self-advocacy, and picking the right school. Drawing on the lived experience of students with learning disabilities, current research, case studies and more, College for Students with Learning Disabilities advises counselors in a positive way and aims to change the lives of students with learning disabilities by preparing them for college in an effective, concrete way.

College for Students with Learning Disabilities is a guide for counselors working with high school students with learning disabilities who are planning on attending college.

AUTISM REVEALEDAutism is an often misunderstood condition that affects many people today. As you will soon discover, autism comes in varying degrees of severity, with different signs and symptoms being shown at each level. No two cases of autism are the same, and each person with the condition has unique signs, symptoms, and triggers of different behaviors. This book explains the many different levels of autism, along with the possible causes, signs, and symptoms of each. If you're a parent of an autistic child, how you care for that child will greatly affect their development as they grow to become an adult. With the help of this guide you'll be able to provide the best care and treatment for your child possible, to ensure that they develop to their full potential. Autism can be a very difficult condition to live with, manage, and understand. This book aims to prepare you to understand, treat, manage, and live with a child, family member, or loved one who suffers from this condition. Here Is What You'll Learn About... What is Autism Possible Causes of Autism Signs & Symptoms Autism in Children Parenting a Child With Autism Autism as an Adult Caring for Different Levels of Autism Treatment Options Much, much more!

2014 eLit Gold Award (Parenting/Child Care & Family) 2013 Global Ebook Award Silver Winner (Education) 2014 Reader Views West Mountain Regional Book Award Is My Child Autistic or Delayed? is a book written for parents and professionals to explore autism concerns and developmental delays in children. The book is written by Susan Louise Peterson, a school psychologist who has conducted over 1000 assessments on young children with possible developmental delays and autism concerns. The book is parent friendly written in easy to understand language. Parent concerns in the areas of communication, stereotyped behaviors, social interaction, unusual behaviors and daily living are presented with a school psychologist's perspective of the concern. The book is also geared to help professionals as it gives an overview of autism characteristics. Is My Child Autistic or Delayed? even discusses the 'wrong reasons' a parent may want a diagnosis of autism for a child. The multidisciplinary team approach is discussed in the decision making process of whether a child is delayed or has autism characteristics. Is My Child Autistic or Delayed? gives a nice overview of both parent and professional concerns. Parent concerns in the book include topics such as the type and timing of a referral, cultural issues related to autism, inconsistent living patterns and medical concerns of the child. There is a look at the child's 'purposeful behaviors' to understand delays or autism characteristics. Professional concerns examined in the book include the type of training of the professional, the type of autism assessments and the types of information and behaviors reported that may influence the decision making process of whether a child is autistic or delayed. Is My Child Autistic or Delayed? is a wonderful resource for parents (and professionals) beginning the process of an educational assessment for possible autism concerns and developmental delays.

Data compiled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates an alarming and continuing increase in the prevalence of autism. Despite intensive research during the last few decades, autism remains a behavioral defined syndrome wherein diagnostic criteria lack in construct validity. And, contrary to other conditions like diabetes and hypertension, there are no biomarkers for autism. However, new imaging methods are changing the way we think about autism, bringing us closer to a falsifiable definition for the condition, identifying affected individuals earlier in life, and recognizing different subtypes of autism.The imaging modalities discussed in this book emphasize the power of new technology to uncover important clues about the condition with the hope of developing effective interventions. Imaging the Brain in Autism was created to examine autism from a unique perspective that would emphasize results from different imaging technologies. These techniques show brain abnormalities in a significant percentage of patients, abnormalities that translate into aberrant functioning and significant clinical symptomatology. It is our hope that this newfound understanding will make the field work collaborative and provide a path that minimizes technical impediments.