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How To Dance in Ohio. by Shiva, Alexandra,film director.; The Film Sales Company (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The Film Sales Company in 2015.In Columbus, Ohio, a group of teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum prepare for an iconic American rite of passage: a Spring Formal. Twelve weeks are spent practicing their social skills and preparing themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically for the big day. The results are beautiful and moving in Alexandra Shiva's powerful film.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Health.; Social sciences.; Dance.; Education.; Psychology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Educational films.; Artists.; Developmental disabilities.; Ohio.; Students.; Teenagers.; Autism spectrum disorders.; Special education.; Disabilities.; High schools.; Performing arts.;
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That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You. by Myers, Elyse.;
Elyse Myers is known to her 12 million followers as The Internets Best Friend, sharing her relatable stories and comedic sketches and serving as an advocate for topics such as neurodivergence, impostor syndrome, body image, and more. In 'That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You', Myers delivers a collection of deeply personal stories that offers even more intimate reflections beyond what fans have seen on her social media.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance; HUMOR / Form / Essays; HUMOR / Topic / Internet & Social Media; HUMOR / Topic / Relationships; POETRY / American / General; SELF-HELP / Anxieties & Phobias; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General;
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Searching for normal : a new approach to understanding mental health, distress, and neurodiversity / by Timimi, Sami,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."More and more people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism. More and more people are being diagnosed with mental disorders. Young people are being medicalised for behaviours that might be explained as entirely normal in other parts of the world. Distress has been commodified over many decades by pharmaceutical companies, the media and the psychiatric establishment. So how can we know when distress is normal and when it is something that needs to be treated? In Searching for Normal, Dr Sami Timimi explores the political and cultural context of these phenomena and presents, instead, a deeply humane approach that looks at the person as a whole-their family context, their culture, their personal resilience -- and advocates for a reframing of how we think about and treat distress"--
Subjects: Distress in adolescents.; Distress (Psychology); Mental health.; Neurodiversity.; Neuroses; Neuroses;
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Unmasking for life : the autistic person's guide to connecting, loving, and living authentically / by Price, Devon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Most masked Autistics have spent a lifetime being told how to perform neurotypically: how to behave, how to carry themselves, what to feel, and how to live. With his previous book, Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price has given them the space and tools to unmask and embrace their neurodiversity. But no matter where you are in the unmasking process, there is still work to be done. Because Autistic people often fear change, struggle to process unfamiliar situations, and have trauma histories that have conditioned them to avoid conflict, they don't always know how to transform their inner revelations into outer realities. They need more than internal healing -- they need practical tools to translate acceptance into assertiveness and interpersonal effectiveness. Enter Unmasking for Life, which provides the resources to help you advocate for your needs and invent new ways of living, loving, and being that work with your disability rather than against it. You'll learn how to develop five key skills for building authentic relationships and living unmasked: Acceptance of change, loss, and uncertainty; Engagement in productive conflict, discussion, and disagreement; Transgression of unfair rules, demands, and social expectations; Tolerance of distress, disagreement, or being disliked; Creation of new accommodations, relationship structures, and new ways of living. Unmasking for Life will help validate and support you so you can move beyond unmasking your Autism and begin unmasking your world"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Autistic people; Masking (Psychology);
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When Time Got Louder. by Cocchia, Connie,film director.; Mitchell, Elizabeth,actor.; Simao, Jonathan,actor.; Munro, Lochlyn,actor.; Shields, Willow,actor.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Elizabeth Mitchell, Jonathan Simao, Lochlyn Munro, Willow ShieldsOriginally produced by levelFILM in 2022.Departing for college, Abbie leaves her parents and brother who has autism and is non-verbal. As she explores her independence and sexuality, she's torn between her new life and her love for her brother.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Queer cinema.; Families.;
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The pocket guide to neurodiversity / by Aherne, Daniel,author.; Stringer, Tim,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-121) and index.A simple, accessible guide to neurodiversity, unpacking the four main diagnoses of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory.
Subjects: Neurodiversity.;
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A boy called Po [videorecording] / by Doubleday, Kaitlyn,actor.; Feder, Julian,actor.; Gorham, Christopher,1974-actor.; Gunn, Sean,1974-actor.; Asher, John Mallory,1971-film director.; Visual Education Centre,film distributor.;
Christopher Gorham, Julian Feder, Kaitlyn Doubleday, Sean Gunn.A boy called Po, is the story of a recently widowed, now single father, struggling to raise his sixth-grade son with autism. The pressure of his job and coping with the loss of his wife proves to push him nearly to the breaking point.MPAA Rating: PG.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD.
Subjects: Feature films.; Widowers; Fathers and sons; Autistic children; Parents of autistic children; Mothers; Wives; Grief;
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Giaci and me : a mother's journey of loving and raising an autistic child / by Miceli, Rita,author.;
"With more than a half-million global followers on TikTok, Rita Miceli's young adult son Giaci and his sisters are making a big impact. Surrounded by the unconditional love of his family, Giaci invites his fans to be privy to the rich tapestry of the life he leads, sharing everyday activities including housekeeping, finances, and the emotional health of his parents and siblings. In Giaci and Me, author and mother Rita Miceli shares her story to help parents of autistic children be inspired, feel better, and continue their journey knowing they are not alone. A narrative of Rita's innermost thoughts, realizations, and fears, this memoir of perseverance serves as a much-needed resource for caregivers and family members of people with autism. Rita wished for such a book at the beginning of her own journey as a mother of a child with autism, and now she offers to her readers a comprehensive framework that spans decades. From the early days of diagnosis through to the unusual, the exciting, and the uplifting, Giaci and Me shares an empathetic and compassionate perspective that can lead to better support for families living with autism."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Miceli, Giaci.; Miceli, Rita; Autistic children; Autistic people; Parents of autistic children;
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You Have No Idea. by Jeffery, Alexander,film director.; Good Deed Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Good Deed Entertainment in 2023.When Beth James’ son Evan was diagnosed with autism in the early 90s, treatment options were limited. Doctors offered no practical advice for daily living and advised Beth to limit his social interactions. Rejecting these notions, Beth sets out to provide her son with a life filled with purpose and friendship. This heartfelt film is a sweet testament to the power of love and community by profiling a determined mom advocating for her son.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Mental health.; Documentary films.;
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Play Therapy with Children and Teens. by Rubin, Larry,actor.; Jason Grant, Robert,actor.; Psychotherapy.net (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Larry Rubin, Robert Jason GrantOriginally produced by Psychotherapy.net in 2024.There is growing awareness that the traditional deficit-based therapeutic mindset that pathologizes neurological differences such as autism and ADHD often lead to poor mental health outcomes. Learn how to help young neurodivergent clients thrive by using neurodiversity-affirming play practices that build therapeutic connection and emphasize collaboration and validation. Empower neurodivergent children and teens with play interventions tailored to support their unique needs and celebrate their strengths all while having fun.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Instructional films.; Mental health.; Health.; Documentary films.; Mental illness.; Child psychotherapy.;
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