Kategoria BISAC: Family & Relationships >> Autism Spectrum Disorders

This book captures the love of a mother to know and relate to her child, who is diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. The author's efforts to learn about Aspergers, as yet not a fully understood condition, takes her on a journey of self discovery, one fraught with challenges, intolerance and tears. In accepting (or embracing) her child as a unique person in her own right, no longer attempting to fit her into society's idea of what is normal, the author also finds
herself. This deeply poignant story will inspire while also providing helpful information and hope for any family learning to...

Sparrow Rose Jones is probably best known for their blog, Unstrange
Mind: Remapping My World, and their previous book, No You Don't: Essays
from an Unstrange Mind, both of which deftly narrate their examination of
themself, their identity as an Autistic person, and the changing state of access
and civil rights for Autistic people. Their essays have covered everything
from famous civil rights and criminal cases in the media to sexuality and
relationships, life skills, coping mechanisms, and personal introspection.

In The ABCs of Autism...

Candy Waters Art Book is for inspiration and a celebration of Ability not Disability.

Artist Candy Waters, whose work appears in this book, is 16 years old, autistic and nonverbal. From the day she was born Candy's parents, singer songwriters Robert and Sandy Waters, played guitar and sang to her. Then at the age of three Candy was diagnosed with autism and Robert and Sandy's view of their job as parents changed. Devastated by this diagnosis they continued to care for Candy surrounding her with music and art.

When an opportunity for six year old Candy to paint arose, they...

This insightful book is a rare glimpse into the world of autism. It tells of one man's struggle against all the odds, in a fearful and confusing world - his aspirations, his yearning for acceptance and love, not just for himself but for the entire global family. It is a triumph of the human spirit, speaking to courage, grace and creativity, and offers inspiration to all who read it.

What do you do when your child won’t eat?

Everyone thinks they know how to get a fussy eater to try new foods – and like them. 

“If you just do this, or cook that, or feed them this way, they’ll love it,” they say. But what happens when it doesn’t work? What happens when no matter what you do, or what you cook, or how hard you try, your child simply will not eat? What happens when they have the biggest meltdown of their life, simply because they see (and smell) a banana?

Shannon Thiry knows what happens when it doesn’t work....

A must have book for families with special needs.
Parents of children with special needs raise a creative confident kid. Success stories of creative role models with special needs breaking down barriers. Compilation of real-life inspirational stories of differently-abled creators
Why should you read this book?

• Read about eclectic and creative role models
• Interviews of musicians, artists and entrepreneurs
• Different perspective presented by creator aged 9 to 23
• The role of family in ones life
• A motivating book for special...