Autism Survival Handbook For People Without Autism

Author : Created by Pe For People Without Autism
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0359121047

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Autism Survival Handbook for People Without Autism by Created by Pe For People Without Autism Pdf

The Autism Survival Handbook (For People without Autism) is a book written by people with autism to explain what autism is, how to successfully interact with autistic individual in many situations, and helps explain why autism isn't a 'disease' in need of cure-but rather a difference in brain wiring. This book is written from the perspective of being autistic, so that those who are neurotypical can better understand what life really is through our eyes. So they can understand what we need, why we need it, and why accepting us for who we are is better for everyone around. Whether you're a parent of an autistic child, supervisor of someone with autsitc, friend of an autistic, co-worker of an autistic, or any person that isn't autistic-you will find this book has extremely helpful information that will help you better interact with and understand the autistic people around you.

Author : for People without Autism Created by People with Autism for People without Autism
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0359246680

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Autism Survival Handbook by for People without Autism Created by People with Autism for People without Autism Pdf

Author : Created by People with Autism for People without Autism
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359116171

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Autism Survival Handbook by Created by People with Autism for People without Autism Pdf

In a world where their is so many misconceptions about what Autism is and isn't, a group of individuals with Autism have come together and put together this manual so that people without autism can better understand autism, and better work with people with autism.

Author : Elizabeth Verdick,Elizabeth Reeve
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781575425269

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The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) by Elizabeth Verdick,Elizabeth Reeve Pdf

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 or pacing ("stims"). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions ("What’s an ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, resources, and a glossary. Sections for parents offer more detailed information.

Author : Siena Castellon
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781787751842

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The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide by Siena Castellon Pdf

Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Silver Medal Winner Nautilus Silver Book Award Winner Purple Dragonfly Book Awards - First Place "Never be ashamed of being different: it is this difference that makes you extraordinary and unique." This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you'll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as 'Am I using appropriate body language?' and 'Did I say the wrong thing?', through to discussing the importance of understanding your emotions, looking after your physical and mental health and coping with anxiety and sensory overloads, award-winning neurodiversity campaigner Siena Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge. With practical tips on friendships, dating, body image, consent and appearance, as well as how to survive school and bullying, The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide gives you the power to embrace who you are, reminding you that even during the toughest of teen moments, you are never alone.

Author : Amy Eleftheriades
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Autistic children
ISBN : 1138306894

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Social Survival by Amy Eleftheriades Pdf

Social Survival is a concise manual outlining how social confusion can arise and be overcome by young logical thinkers, including those with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome as well as many others without a diagnosis.

Author : Lindsey Sterling
Publisher : Callisto Media, Inc.
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781647390112

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The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum by Lindsey Sterling Pdf

Connect with friends and care for your emotions—for teens on the spectrum Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate—and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand your feelings. Autism books for kids don’t always address teenagers’ needs, but the practical tips and step-by-step guides in this handbook are perfect for ages 12-16. Learn how to handle situations like managing anxiety, starting a conversation, understanding sarcasm, and dealing with conflict. Build stronger social skills and take care of your emotional health at the same time. This guide can help you feel more confident—and more connected to people you care about. Build new social interaction skills with: Friend fundamentals—Understand what makes a good friend, and learn about informal conversation, nonverbal communication, online etiquette, and more. Social essentials—Discover strategies for joining a group activity, staying flexible, saying no when you need to, and other topics essential to autism books for kids. Insight into you—You are your friend, too! Learn to recognize and express emotions, boost your mood with positive self-talk, and more. Feel more confident and build valued friendships with this helpful handbook.

Author : Haley Moss
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781787757585

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The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook by Haley Moss Pdf

Are you living away from home for the first time, graduating from school or perhaps getting a new job? These transitions can be especially overwhelming to deal with as a young autistic adult. This survival guide is bursting with neurodivergent-friendly advice from autistic people themselves (and a few neurotypicals too) for young adults embarking on their own journeys of self-discovery and independence. From guidance on organising your own money, looking after your home and organising your social life to tips on self-advocacy and important life skills such as driving, voting and volunteering, Haley Moss has you covered. Using personal stories, interviews with experts and tips from other young people, this book gives you tips and tools to boost your confidence, ready to make your mark on the world!

Author : Elizabeth Verdick,Elizabeth Reeve
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781631986017

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The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents) by Elizabeth Verdick,Elizabeth Reeve Pdf

Help autistic kids understand their unique gifts and needs and learn strategies for daily living in a neurotypical world. This positive, straightforward reference book offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Freshly updated, the content reflects changes in the understanding of ASD since the book was first released, including clarification that Asperger's syndrome is no longer a specific diagnosis and what this means for readers. The book also features new stories of young people with autism and an added chapter, "Tech Talk." Some children with ASD are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others want to be social. Some get “stuck” on things, have intense interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing (“stims”). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions (“What is ASD?” “Why me?”) a(more...)

Author : Teresa A. Cardon
Publisher : AAPC Publishing
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1934575305

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Top Ten Tips by Teresa A. Cardon Pdf

This book is meant to be a quick and helpful tool for navigating your way through everyday activities and occurrences when you live with a child with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Author : Jennifer Cook
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780857006851

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The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules by Jennifer Cook Pdf

Being a teen or tween isn't easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer O'Toole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty and wise insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, blending in versus standing out from the crowd, and common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes they'd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy, understand, and most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them.

Author : Yenn Purkis,Tanya Masterman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781787753174

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The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide by Yenn Purkis,Tanya Masterman Pdf

This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do. Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges. This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.

Author : Amy Eleftheriades
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351392730

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Social Survival: A Manual for those with Autism and Other Logical Thinkers by Amy Eleftheriades Pdf

Social Survival is a practical manual outlining what it means to be a logical thinker and how logical thinkers can make sense of the social world. Relevant for young logical thinkers including those with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s syndrome, this book clearly outlines how social confusion might arise and how this can be overcome. Written in a clear and unpatronising style, the book considers a range of different social scenarios and breaks these down into manageable components with helpful activities to be completed by the young person. Chapters discuss the nature and benefits of logical thinking, nuances of language and communication in social situtations, and the intricacies of social etiquette and peer interaction. Features include: appealing visual resources; practical activities around social situations that are relevant to young people; blank templates which can be photocopied and are available for download online; guidance for family members on how to encourage ongoing communication; an action plan which can be personalised for different scenarios. Social Survival will be essential reading for health, social care and education professionals and parents working with those who have high functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome or those who are logical thinkers who do not have a diagnosis. In addition, this book can be used independently by the young person themselves.

Author : Jessie Hewitson
Publisher : Orion Spring
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781409176299

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Autism by Jessie Hewitson Pdf

'A wise SatNav for what is often a bewildering, or even scary, zone of parenting. The book offers real-world, road-tested, child-first and family-friendly advice; while also highlighting the twin truths that autism is not a tragedy, and that adaptation and acceptance are not resignation' David Mitchell, bestselling author and co-translator of The Reason I Jump 'A must-read for anyone with an autistic child in their life' Laura James, author of Odd Girl Out Written by Jessie Hewitson, an award-winning journalist at The Times, Autism is the book she wishes she had read when her son was first given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. It combines her own experiences with tips from autistic adults, other parents - including author David Mitchell - as well as advice from autism professionals and academics such as Professor Simon Baron-Cohen. Autism looks at the condition as a difference rather than a disorder and includes guidance on: · What to do if you think your child is autistic · How to understand and support your child at school and at home · Mental health and autism · The differences between autistic girls and boys 'It is incredibly useful and informative, full of new research and interviews that put right an awful lot of misinformation. I cannot recommend this highly enough' The Sun 'Exceptionally useful and informative' Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, UCL

Author : Susan Senator
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-30
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0834821710

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The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!) by Susan Senator Pdf

Given the daily challenges of raising a child with autism, it’s easy for parents to lose themselves and for their overall quality of life to plummet. Susan Senator interweaves the voices of autism parents, researchers, and professionals to offer guidance and encouragement on how to find happiness and fulfillment in the midst of the struggles of raising an autistic child. Topics include: how to handle feelings of despair and hopelessness; finding fun, even during turbulent times; caring for your marriage; and finding a balance between accepting your child as he or she is and seeking new treatments. To learn more about the author, visit her website at susansenator.com.