After sleepless nights, intensive research, and twenty-one years of raising a child, Ethan, with autism and intellectual disability, Cammie McGovern is approaching a distinct catch-22. Once Ethan turns twenty-two, he will fall off the "Disability Cliff." By aging out of the school system, he'll lose access to most social, educational, and vocational resources. The catch is this: These resources, limited as they may be, have trained Ethan in skills...

Este es el libro que a Noemí le hubiera gustado tener entre las manos el día en que a su hijo Mateo le diagnosticaron TEA. Y el libro que la habría ayudado a entender su propio caso cuando, al cabo del tiempo, descubrió que también ella era una persona con autismo. ¿Cómo gestionar la incertidumbre? ¿Cómo afrontar el miedo que sientes como madre? ¿Cómo tratarlo con los hermanos? ¿Y con la pareja? ¿Qué decirle a la gente que quiere ayudar,...

Inside you'll find: Why autistic people sometimes behave in unusual ways; a timeline, photos--and how family members can adapt to life with autistic loved ones; Surprising true facts that will shock and amaze you!

"En este emocionante libro compañero del amado clásico Diez cosas que todo niño con autismo desearía que supieras, la perspectiva única de la voz de un niño autista describe a los maestros, en el aula y en la comunidad en general, cómo comprender los patrones de pensamiento y procesamiento comunes en el autismo. Cómo dar forma a un entorno propicio para su estilo de aprendizaje y cómo comunicarse con los alumnos autistas de todas las edades...

"An estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a child's trajectory-but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Suzanne Goh has spent decades working with autistic children, and in this practical and research-based guide she shares her renowned and revolutionary model of care: an innovative,...

"'Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew' has informed, delighted, and guided millions of families and professionals the world over since its first edition was published in 2005. A child s voice leads into each chapter, offering a one-of-a-kind exploration into how ten core characteristics of autism affect our children s perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical, sensory and social environments. The third edition sharpens the...

"Meet Zen! He 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"-- provided by publisher.

"All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality...

"When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead. Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing--for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder's mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected. Gentle, inviting...