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Uniquely human : a different way of seeing autism / by Prizant, Barry M.,author.; Fields-Meyer, Thomas,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Autism is usually portrayed as a checklist of deficits, including difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. This perspective leads to therapies focused on ridding individuals of "autistic" symptoms. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant, an internationally renowned autism expert, offers a new and compelling paradigm: the most successful approaches to autism don't aim at fixing a person by eliminating symptoms, but rather seeking to understand the individual's experience and what underlies the behavior.
Subjects: Autism in children.; Autism.;
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The conscious parent's guide to autism : a mindful approach for helping your child focus and succeed / by Lebowitz, Marci.;
Includes Internet addresses and index.Conscious parenting -- The world of autism -- Detecting warning signs and coexisting conditions -- Managing challenging behaviors with empathy -- Communicating with your child -- Practical approaches to handling tantrums, meltdowns, and discipline -- Autism and your marriage -- Conscious parenting as a single parent -- Responding to your other children's needs -- Autism and your extended family -- Dealing with society -- Starting school -- The transition from child to teenager -- Autism and life as an adult -- Challenging obstacles with an engaged presence -- Expanding abilities through intervention -- Finding support and assistance -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Additional resources -- Appendix C. Frequently asked questions about autism."If your child has a diagnosis of 'on the autism spectrum,' you may be feeling overwhelmed and most likely intimated. Often the focus is on 'disabilities' rather than 'abilities,' and you may be left wondering what you should expect as your child journeys through life. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to engage your child. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view. Using this mindful method, you can help your child improve language skills, motor skills, and social skills..."--Page 4 of cover.LSC
Subjects: Autism.; Autism in children.; Autism spectrum disorders.; Autism spectrum disorders in children.; Developmental disabilities.; Developmentally disabled children.;
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Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew / by Notbohm, Ellen,author.;
Subjects: Autism in children.; Autistic children; Autistic children; Child rearing.;
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Ten things your student with autism wishes you knew / by Notbohm, Ellen,author.; container of (work):Notbohm, Bryce.I choose to be optimistic.;
Subjects: Autism in children.; Autistic children; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Youth with autism spectrum disorders;
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Sincerely, your autistic child : what people on the autism spectrum wish their parents knew about growing up, acceptance, and identity / by Ballou, Emily Paige,1982-editor.; daVanport, Sharon,1964-editor.; Onaiwu, Morénike Giwa,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references."In this book, autistic people of diverse racial, ethnic, educational, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds talk about not just what we wish our own parents had known when we were growing up, but what we most want all parents to know about raising autistic kids today"--
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders.; Autistic children.; Friendship in children.; Parents of autistic children.;
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Autism / by Spilsbury, Richard,1963-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Autism; Autism in children; Autism; Gene therapy;
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Asperger's children : the origins of autism in Nazi Vienna / by Sheffer, Edith,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Asperger, Hans.; Asperger's syndrome in children; Asperger's syndrome in children; Asperger's syndrome in children;
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Bat and the waiting game / by Arnold, Elana K.; Santoso, Charles.;
For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He's the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world--even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor. When Janie gets a part in the school play and can't watch Bat after school, it means some pretty big changes. Someone else has to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons, Janie is having sleepovers with her new friends, and Bat wants everything to go back to normal. He just has to make it to the night of Janie's performance...Ages 6-10.
Subjects: Autism in children; Skunks as pets; Wildlife rehabilitation;
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Caillou meets Sophie : a story about autism / by Thompson, Kim,1964-; Allard, Mario,1969-;
Ages 3 and up.LSC
Subjects: Caillou (Fictitious character); Autistic children; Friendship; Autism in children;
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My life with autism / by Schuh, Mari C.,1975-; Muänoz, Isabel(Muñoz Gutiérrez);
Includes bibliographical references."Zen loves to draw and play video games. He also has autism. Zen is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences and disabilities. Zen sheds light on his life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Zen is not defined by his condition, but he does some things differently than neurotypical people. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has autism"--Provided by the publisher.
Subjects: Autism in children; Autistic children;
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