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The transition from high school to adulthood is one of the most
challenging times for young people on the autism spectrum. What
will happen when all their familiar teachers, educational
assistants and friends disappear after graduation? Who will replace
them in the adult world? How will they manage this drastic change?
Drawing on her experiences as the mother of a child on the autism
spectrum and a child psychiatrist, Katharina Manassis shares common
transition-related challenges and offers real solutions for each.
The book helps parents and teens plan for every stage of the
journey. The book includes discussion of what a successful
transition means and how to set realistic goals. It explores
specific aspects of the transition such as employment, independence
and social life, and looks at how to address long-term concerns
such as living arrangements and financial support.
Meet Jamie, a young boy with ADHD and a tic disorder called
Tourette Syndrome. He's not being fidgety or naughty - he really
can't help it! Jamie explains how he was diagnosed and what having
tics and ADHD is like for him. He also shares how he has learnt to
relieve his ADHD symptoms, minimise his tics, and how friends and
adults can help at home and school. This illustrated book comes in
two parts - one with interactive activities and heaps of useful
information about having both ADHD and tics. Jamie explains how it
can be really tricky to tell whether your fidgeting comes from
having ADHD, tics, or both! The second part tells the story of how
Jamie's Grandfather encouraged him to learn more about his tics.
Jamie and his friends who attend the after-school tic club learn
about each other by sharing their experiences of ADHD and tics at
home and at school. This book is ideal for children aged 7+ as well
as friends, teachers and professionals working with children with
ADHD and tic disorders, and a great starting point for family and
classroom discussions too!
In the competitive world of post high school athletics,
conditioning is everything. From muscle mass to lung capacity to
endurance to speed, athletes who can get an edge have a better
chance of moving up the ladder to more and more elite levels of
play.
But one aspect of conditioning that is often overlooked is
vision. Ignored or undetected problems in the visual system have
stopped many athletes' progress before making it to the
professional--or even college--levels and has even ended otherwise
promising professional athletic careers. But one cannot control
vision, right? Wrong
Vision can be conditioned just like any other physical
attribute, and the earlier this conditioning starts, the better. In
See to Play, eminent optometrist Michael Peters, who works with
many professional athletes and sports teams, addresses every aspect
of this vital component of elite athletics. Included are in-depth
discussions of all facets of vision accompanied by myriad exercises
to help athletes hon
'A great and inspiring book from Doncaster's bravest son. Read it
in a day' - Jeremy Clarkson 'Ben is the embodiment of positive
thinking. What he has achieved, in large part through willpower, is
nothing short of miraculous. An inspiration to us all' - Ant
Middleton The story of Ben Parkinson MBE, the most injured soldier
to have survived Afghanistan --- What were you doing when you were
22? Where were you in the world? What did you want to do with your
life? Ben Parkinson was a 6'4" Paratrooper. He was in Afghanistan
fighting for his country. He wanted to always be a soldier, to be a
father and to get home in one piece. But we don't always get what
we want. So the question is: how do we react when that happens?
Easy: You find something new to fight for. Ben Parkinson MBE is an
inspiration to everyone. He suffered 37 injuries when his Land
Rover hit a mine in Helmand in 2006, including brain damage,
breaking his back and losing both his legs. This book follows the
story of what led him to that moment his life changed forever - and
what happened next. Doctors didn't think Ben could survive the
trauma - then they didn't think he would wake up, or talk again, or
walk again. Time after time, Ben pushed the ceiling on what was
possible, going on to carry the Olympic flame in 2012 and receiving
an MBE for the enormous feats he has undertaken for charity. What
he has achieved in the face of adversity - for others as well as
for himself - is nothing short of a miracle. Nerve-wracking,
heart-warming and full of classic soldier's humour, Losing the
Battle, Winning the War is a book you'll be thinking about long
after the last page. 'Ben Parkinson is my hero. His story is one of
immeasurable courage and character, a testament to the
extraordinary resilience of the human spirit' Dan Jarvis MP, author
of Long Way Home
'My life was changing and I didn't like it. Everything was so out
of my control, even my own body...' Happy-go-lucky Evie Meg was an
award-winning teenage gymnast who dreamed of becoming a teaching
assistant. But when she developed a hiccup tic that gave way to
increasingly severe health problems the doctors couldn't solve,
could the power of an online community stop her from disappearing
into the darkness? My Nonidentical Twin is a heartbreakingly
inspirational story about finding friendship in unlikely places,
what it truly means to be neurodivergent, and how hope can spring
from even the bleakest of times. Why readers love Evie Meg... 'I
could not put this book down' 'One of the most powerful books I
have ever read' 'Well worth reading through the tears' 'It deserves
more than 5 stars' 'Love love love'
Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are
unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This
book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care from parents
and carers, it is possible for those with neurodevelopmental
disabilities to achieve supported independence and live fulfilling
adult lives. Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest provides
a guide for parents on how to prepare their children for adulthood,
and describes in detail the kinds of services people with Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) need in order to live independently, away
from the parental home. The author explains the importance of the
cognitive abilities that enable us to regulate behaviour and adapt
to changing situations, known as Executive Functions, and how an
individual's deficits in this area can be especially problematic in
the adult world. The book provides approaches to managing Executive
Function Deficits and describes an innovative therapeutic program
that successfully allows adults with ASDs to live with their peers
and develop meaningful adult relationships. This book provides
practical and accessible guidance for parents, therapists, people
with ASDs, and anyone with an interest in helping people on the
Autism Spectrum lead their lives with a sense of dignity and
independence.
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Drawing on the expert knowledge and research gathered by the
British Dyslexia Association, this is a complete guide to parenting
a child with dyslexia. Covering assessment, diagnosis, home and
school support, emotional development and more, this empowering
book has everything you need to help your child reach their full
potential. With accessible guidance on reading, writing, spelling,
organisation and study skills, this book will also help you to
build self-belief in your child whilst ensuring that you care for
yourself along the way. This book provides clear information on how
dyslexia affects children and families at all stages of life, with
insights on communicating with schools and ensuring the best
support in all environments.
It isn't easy being eight years old and having an older brother
whom other children often misunderstand. They don't realize that
when he doesn't laugh at their jokes it's because he doesn't
understand them. They don't know that when he doesn't speak to them
or look at them it's because he doesn't know what to say or how to
make eye contact. They don't realize that he behaves this way
because he has something called Asperger's Syndrome. Sam knows that
his brother Eric is different from him because his brain works
differently. So, when the other children bully Eric, it makes Sam
feel protective of him. But sometimes, when Eric behaves oddly, Sam
feels embarrassed too. Sometimes, when Eric gets lots of attention,
it makes Sam feel resentful - then, when he considers that Eric
needs a lot of help and attention, it makes Sam feel guilty for
feeling resentful. There are so many different feelings Sam
experiences! Brotherly Feelings explores the emotions that siblings
of children with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) commonly experience. With
illustrations throughout, this book will help siblings to
understand that their emotional responses - whatever they are - are
natural and OK. It is the ideal book for parents and professionals
to use with siblings to discuss their emotional experiences, and
will also help children with AS to form an understanding of the
feelings of other family members.
This hands-on practical guide provides dyslexic young people with
techniques to improve their observational drawing skills, showing
them how they can work around the issues commonly reported by
students with SLDs. Many creative and talented individuals with
neurological differences report difficulties with short-term
memory, co-ordination and planning ahead within a project, and a
lack of specialised teaching may even dissuade them from pursuing
art at school. This book addresses those challenges. The authors,
who have many years' experience of teaching art to dyslexic and
dyspraxic students, also include examples not just of the
techniques described, but also of the creative ideas other
neurodiverse students have come up with. Fully illustrated, with
clear explanations, and space to draw and sketch, this much needed
book will provide dyslexic art students with the tools and
confidence to achieve their goals and become the creative
professionals of the future.
This debut autobiographical novel by a compassionate and deeply
perceptive writer is raw, funny and moving. It is the story of
Colleen, the little girl who has to wear boots to support her weak
ankles, seen through her eyes and told in her own words. She is the
third-born child of parents who share a chaotic and co-dependent
relationship. Accompanied by her siblings, this is the child's
journey, set against the background of Cape Town with all its
mystery and beauty. The period is the 1940s, a time of innocence,
social graces, the Queen's visit, and sports heroes like Vic Toweel
and Bobby Locke. It is a time of religious fervour, baptisms,
conversions and Sunday School picnics. Apartheid is seen through
the eyes of innocent children, bemused and confused by the flawed
and unjust system. The pages are crowded by a host of odd
characters, lovable, eccentric, alcoholic and troubled. There's
Aunty Bubble who teaches the children to jitterbug and Uncle
Nicholas who speaks the Queen's English and plays a trumpet in the
Royal Navy band. There is Smuts the Xhosa watchman who befriends
the children and shares his brazier with them at night, and Edna
the maid who tries to keep them neat and clean and fills their
stomachs with angels' food. There's Aunty Beryl who carries a
Chihuahua around in her handbag, and the midwife, and the
home-undertaker named Two-Coffee-One-Milk. The book has universal
appeal. There is a human thread recognisable to anyone who has ever
been in a co-dependent relationship, or been abused, or grown up
poor, or had an alcoholic father ... The text is rich in imagery
and vivid detail. Sharp, insightful, nostalgic and magical, both
harrowing and joyful, rich in unintentional humour, it will
resonate with many. It has the charm of Angela's Ashes. You will
laugh with this child, you will cry with her and you will take
every breath with her. It is the author's hope that her story might
help others dilute the poison of their pain. The sequel will be
available in the near future.
The trauma of brain injury affects many people besides the injured
one, and this book offers hope to all of them. A guide to
psychological recovery after the loss and upheaval that follow such
an event, this book is full of new ideas and experience --
something many survivors and their caregivers have run out of. In
clear language and with easy-to-follow exercises, the authors lead
the reader through the four stages of psychological recovery:
becoming more self-aware, recovering emotionally, thinking in new
ways, and changing behaviour.
What can I do to help my child with autism grow and learn like
other kids? What are the classic characteristics of autism? How can
physical therapy or occupational therapy help? Should I give my
child medication for her autism? Will my child ever recover from
autism?
It is currently estimated that 1 in 150 kids is affected by
autism-and that number is increasing at an alarming rate. In a time
when parents are overwhelmed by confusing and often conflicting
information, The Autism Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative
reference for you and your family. Inside these pages you?ll find
clear and confident counsel, and straightforward answers to your
most pressing questions.
Written by an experienced writer and teacher, The Autism Answer
Book answers your most important questions, including:
--What causes autism?
--How do I explain my child's autism to relatives and extended
family?
--How do I deal with my other children's envious feelings because
of the extra attention I give my child with autism?
-- What are some early warning signs that a parent should look
for?
--Will my child always need care and supervision?
--What makes a professional qualified to make an autism
diagnosis?
Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The Autism
Answer Book helps you understand your child and develop a plan to
help him succeed.
William Stillman is the author of Autism and the God Connection and
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome,
and is a contributor and columnist for the national quarterly
magazine The Autism Perspective. His website is
www.williamstillman.com and he lives in Hershey,
Pennsylvania.
**NOW WITH AN AFTERWORD AND ADVICE FOR A NEW MOTHER** 'A powerful,
moving and inspiring story - it opens up a whole new world of
understanding.' Esther Freud 'This is wonderful. I urge you to read
it. It is life enhancing and I defy you not to fall in love with
Ben!' Natasha Poliszczuk, Books Editor, YOU Magazine 'An honest and
unflinching account of Jessica's journey as the mother of a child
born with complex needs. Essential reading... and a source of
solace for those who may find themselves on a similar path.' Leah
Hazard, author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife's Story 'Jessica's
beautiful words gave me a deeper understanding about embracing
disability. I am inspired and will be recommending this book to
parents as a testament to following your parenting instincts.'
Arabella Carter-Johnson, author of Iris Grace 'A gripping and vital
insight into the lives of families trying to thrive in bureaucratic
systems that all too often add to the challenges of providing
disabled children with basic care and human rights. Impossible to
put down.' Hannah Barham-Brown, deputy leader of the Women's
Equality Party 'Rooted in love and is a moving story about the
transformative power of adapting, practically and emotionally to
changing circumstances. As a disabled adult, it was a joy to join
the parent of a disabled child as they embrace Disability Culture
and allyship.' Jess Thom, Touretteshero 'A courageous, heartrending
story of grief, love and ultimately hope.' The Sun, 5 star review
*** Jessica thought she was prepared for the experience of
motherhood. Armed with advice from friends and family, parenting
books and antenatal classes, she felt ready. After giving birth,
she found herself facing a different, more uncertain reality. Her
son, Ben, was fighting to stay alive. Jessica shares her journey
raising Ben. His disability means he will never be able to move or
communicate without assistance. Jessica has to learn how to feed
Ben when he can't eat, wrestle with red tape to secure his
education and defend his basic rights in the face of
discrimination. But the act of reading to Ben enriches both their
lives and brings them joy. As Ben begins to thrive, alongside his
two younger siblings, Jessica finds that caring for a child with
unique needs teaches her about appreciating difference and doing
things your own way. This uplifting story is about the power of
family love, finding inner strength and, above all, hope.
Haben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting
Eritrean city of Asmara. There, she discovered courage as she faced
off against a bull she couldn't see, and found in herself an
abiding strength as she absorbed her parents' harrowing experiences
during Eritrea's thirty-year war with Ethiopia. Their refugee story
inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the
world in search of the secret to belonging. She explored numerous
fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school
under the scorching Saharan sun. Her many adventures over the years
range from the hair-raising to the hilarious. Haben defines
disability as an opportunity for innovation. She learned non-visual
techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an
electric saw. She developed a text-to-braille communication system
that created an exciting new way to connect with people. Haben
pioneered her way through obstacles, graduated from Harvard Law,
and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities.
HABEN takes readers through a thrilling game of blind hide-and-seek
in Louisiana, a treacherous climb up an iceberg in Alaska, and a
magical moment with President Obama at The White House. Warm,
funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, this captivating memoir is a
testament to one woman's determination to find the keys to
connection.
Will Attwood was finishing a three-year sentence in prison when he
was formally diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome for the first time.
After his diagnosis he recognised just how much it had been
affecting his life behind bars. This book is a practical advice
guide for people with autism who have been sentenced to time in
prison. Will shares his first-hand knowledge of what to expect and
how to behave within the penal system. He sheds light on topics
that are important for people with autism, answering questions such
as: How should you act with inmates and guards? How do you avoid
trouble? What about a prison's environmental stimuli may cause you
anxiety? His thoughtful, measured writing debunks rumours about
daily life in prison, and the useful tips and observations he
offers will help anyone with autism prepare for the realities of
spending time incarcerated, and be enormously helpful to those
working with offenders on the autism spectrum.
This is a simple, research-based guide to overcoming attention
problems through mindfulness and meditation. The heart of the book
is an 8-step programme that teaches simple yet powerful midfulness
practices, adapted for those struggling with ADHD.
'Urgent, compelling and lyrically, luminously beautiful . . . a
brilliant, heart-rending read.' Psychologies Magazine Brown
constellates the subjects that define her inside and out: a
disabled and conspicuous body, a religious conversion, a missing
twin, a life in poetry. As she does, she depicts vividly for us not
only her own life but a striking array of sites and topics, among
them Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and the world's oldest anatomical
theater, Eugenics, and Jerry Falwell's Liberty University.
Throughout, Brown offers us the gift of her exquisite sentences,
woven together in consideration, always, of what it means to be
human: flawed, potent, feeling.
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