What I Don T Know About Autism

Author : Jody O'Neill
Publisher : Nick Hern Books
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-03
Category : English drama
ISBN : 1848429495

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What I (Don't) Know about Autism by Jody O'Neill Pdf

A sometimes comic, sometimes heartbreaking journey into the world of autism. Sandra is looking for love. Gordon is seeking acceptance. Simon just wants these parents to stop talking for two minutes so he can get on with teaching their kids. And Casper? Casper is not here. Jody O'Neill's play What I (Don't) Know About Autism mixes narrative, song, dance and direct address to explore this contentious and often misunderstood subject matter. What I (Don't) Know About Autism was co-produced by Jody O'Neill and the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in association with The Everyman, Cork, and Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre, Bray. It was first performed, with all relaxed performances and a cast of autistic and non-autistic actors, on the Abbey's Peacock Stage, in February 2020, before touring.

Author : Shirley Cohen
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780520248380

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Targeting Autism by Shirley Cohen Pdf

Reaching out to everyone who lives with, cares about, or is trying to understand and help a young child who has or may have autism, this text provides expert guidance, covering the various forms of treatment and approaches available.

Author : Andreas M. Grabrucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1280592589

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Autism Spectrum Disorders by Andreas M. Grabrucker Pdf

Autism spectrum disorders are developmental disorders. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders develop differently. These differences are usually present in social interaction, communication, and sensory processing, and become visible through a wide variety of behavioral responses that differ from individuals without autism spectrum disorders. Despite significant research efforts, the exact causes of autism spectrum disorders remain poorly understood; however, researchers have gained extensive insights into possible pathomechanisms, even at the molecular level of cells. Many diagnostic criteria have been developed, adapted, and improved. The eight chapters in this book highlight the current state-of-the-art in many areas of autism spectrum disorders. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders and the current knowledge of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Chapter 2 summarizes the diagnostic criteria and procedures and highlights present and upcoming therapeutic strategies. Chapter 3 reviews the adverse events and trauma in people with autism spectrum disorders. Chapters 4 and 5 focus on atypical sensory processing, and Chapter 6 discusses the genetic overlap of autism spectrum disorders with other neuropsychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and schizophrenia. Chapter 7 focuses on the contribution of abnormalities in mitochondria, and chapter 8 discusses gut-brain interactions and a potential role for microbiota in autism spectrum disorders. This book is aimed primarily at clinicians and scientists, but many areas will also be of interest to the layperson.

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955245185

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : Stephen Shore,Linda G. Rastelli
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781118053133

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Understanding Autism For Dummies by Stephen Shore,Linda G. Rastelli Pdf

Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children and people caring for autistic adults Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore, EdD (Brookline MA), serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7). Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown, NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business. Temple Grandin, PhD (Fort Collins, CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) and Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7).

Author : Emily Paige Ballou,Sharon daVanport,Kristina Thomas
Publisher : DragonBee Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997504528

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What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew by Emily Paige Ballou,Sharon daVanport,Kristina Thomas Pdf

"What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew" is the book that many of us wish our parents would have had access to when we were growing up. In this first book release from the Autism Women's Network, the autistic contributors write with honesty and generosity about the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic girls.

Author : Michael McCreary
Publisher : Annick Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-12
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781773212609

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary Pdf

Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain e into something empowering—and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back. This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it’s like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from McCreary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.

Author : Ellen Notbohm
Publisher : Future Horizons Incorporated
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1935274651

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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm Pdf

Explores ten important characteristics that provide a window into the hearts and minds of children with autism.

Author : Eric Garcia
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781328587848

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We're Not Broken by Eric Garcia Pdf

"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 : Debby Elley
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781784508104

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Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism by Debby Elley Pdf

What if the things people need to know about autism is not the information they're getting? Combining myth-busting advice with personal experience, this book from the mother of autistic twins shares simple strategies to build children's confidence, communication, and independence. From sharing the joy of yodelling around shops at the weekend, to finding creative ways to communicate with both her verbal and her non-verbal sons, Debby Elley gives practical and fun tips for everyday living and shows that being autistic is just another way of being. Both witty and candid, the book discusses labels, meltdowns, acceptance, happiness and much more.

Author : Shirley Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Autism in children
ISBN : OCLC:1012105644

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Targeting Autism by Shirley Cohen Pdf

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309108812

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Autism and the Environment by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders Pdf

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) constitute a major public health problem, affecting one in every 150 children and their families. Unfortunately, there is little understanding of the causes of ASD, and, despite their broad societal impact, many people believe that the overall research program for autism is incomplete, particularly as it relates to the role of environmental factors. The Institute of Medicine's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, in response to a request from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, hosted a workshop called "Autism and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Research." The focus was on improving the understanding of the ways in which environmental factors such as chemicals, infectious agents, or physiological or psychological stress can affect the development of the brain. Autism and the Environment documents the concerted effort which brought together the key public and private stakeholders to discuss potential ways to improve the understanding of the ways that environmental factors may affect ASD. The presentations and discussions from the workshop that are described in this book identify a number of promising directions for research on the possible role of different environmental agents in the etiology of autism.

Author : Robert W. Sears
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780316088961

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The Autism Book by Robert W. Sears Pdf

With clarity and compassion, Dr. Robert Sears guides the reader through the maze of autism, explaining what precautions parents can take to decrease their baby's risk, how to detect autism at the earliest possible age, and how to proceed once a diagnosis has been made. This book provides parents with a simple and clear understanding of the biomedical treatment approach that Dr. Sears has used successfully with many of his young patients. It lays out a plan for developmental, behavioral, and learning therapies; shows parents how to begin treatments without a doctor's help; presents information on vaccines and their safe use; and includes an extensive resources section. The Autism Book provides all the information and reassurance parents need.

Author : C. Gillberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1489908838

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism by C. Gillberg Pdf

Author : Rosemary Kessick
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1846429153

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Autism and Diet by Rosemary Kessick Pdf

Parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, but for many years the science behind the connection was evasive. Today, we see a growing body of research to back up parental-reported evidence that certain foods and other environmental sources can affect the developing brains of some children, and trigger adverse behavioural episodes. Written by an autism expert who has witnessed in her own child the dramatic improvement that can be made through dietary intervention, this book offers an 'easily digestible' guide to the science behind the considerations; strategies for implementing a safe diet; a handy list of ingredients to be avoided; as well as a concise bank of essential resources and useful contacts. This book offers an accessibly concise guide to all aspects of dietary invention in children with autism, and is an ideal resource for parents, teachers and any other family member or caregiver who needs to know how to help implement a safe and healthy diet for an autistic child.