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  • Siblings and Autism

    Stories Spanning Generations and Cultures

    by Thomas Caramagno, Cara Murphy Watkins, Katie Stricklin, Helen McCabe, Erika Giles, Lindsey Fisch, Erika Nanes, Anne Barnhill, Catherine Anderson, Ann Damiano, Alison Wilde, Maureen McDonnell ...
    What is it like to grow up with a sibling on the autism spectrum? What kind of relationship do such siblings have? How does that relationship change as the siblings get older?In this moving collection of beautifully-written personal accounts, siblings from a variety of backgrounds, and in different circumstances, share their experiences of growing up with a brother or sister with autism. Despite ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Film, Comedy, and Disability

    Understanding Humour and Genre in Cinematic Constructions of Impairment and Disability

    by Alison Wilde ...
    Series series Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
    Comedy and humour have frequently played a key role in disabled people’s lives, for better or for worse. Comedy has also played a crucial part in constructing cultural representations of disability and impairments, contributing to the formation and maintenance of cultural attitudes towards disabled people, and potentially shaping disabled people’s images of themselves. As a complex and often ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

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  • Look Me in the Eye

    My Life with Asperger's

    by John Elder Robison ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “deeply felt and often darkly funny” (People) memoir about growing up feeling different—and finally being diagnosed with autism at 40“Lean, powerful in its descriptive accuracy, and engaging in its understated humor . . . Emotionally gripping.”—Chicago TribuneEver since he was young, John Robison longed to connect with other people, but by the time he was a teenager, ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • Safety Skills for Asperger Women

    How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life

    by Liane Holliday Willey ...
    Life with Asperger's Syndrome can be a challenge at the best of times, and trials and tribulations that neurotypicals take in their stride can leave Aspies perplexed and unsure of how best to solve problems and keep themselves safe, both physically and emotionally. This book explores difficulties that those with AS may face, and suggests practical and helpful ways of overcoming them. Liane ... Read more

    $18.89 USD

  • Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

    Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts

    by Eileen Riley-Hall ...
    This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family. Each chapter offers encouragement and guidance on issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family relationships, therapies and interventions. Having daughters on the spectrum presents unique and rewarding challenges and this book is packed ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • Top Tips for Asperger Students

    How to Get the Most Out of University and College

    by Rosemary Martin, Leslie Ilic, Caitlin Cooper ...
    Leaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidelines and invaluable advice for every student on the Autism Spectrum as he or she thinks about, and plans for, entry into student life.Packed with tried and tested methods for coping and succeeding away from home that cover every aspect of student life, this book ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook

    Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions

    by Claire Salter, Sarah Hendrickx ...
    Increasing numbers of adults are realising that they have been living with an undiagnosed developmental condition, yet most information and support focuses on children. This leaves many adults confused and in the dark.The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. Each ... Read more

    $22.09 USD

  • Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet

    A Story about Trouble with Toilet Training

    by Jane Whelen-Banks ...
    This is Liam. Every day Liam eats lots of good food. Each time Liam eats, his tummy gets fuller and fuller… and fuller… until Liam's tummy starts to stretch'Successful toilet training is a time of celebration for both parents and child. It marks the end of dirty diapers and a forward step in the development of a child. Fraught with both stress and triumph, the period of toilet training can take ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • An Asperger's Guide to Entrepreneurship

    Setting Up Your Own Business for Professionals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    by Rosalind Bergemann ...
    Series series Asperger's Employment Skills Guides
    Entrepreneurship can be an ideal career option for enterprising individuals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and this detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right for you and how to go about starting and growing your own business.Written by a successful entrepreneur and business consultant with Asperger Syndrome, this book provides all the guidance you need ... Read more

    $29.49 USD

  • Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome

    A Practical Guide to Day-to-Day Life

    by Nancy J Patrick ...
    This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community.The author offers advice and useful strategies for tackling day-to-day problems such as visits to the dentist or the doctor, searching for a job, sorting out personal finances, going on vacation, and dealing with ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • Giggle Time - Establishing the Social Connection

    A Program to Develop the Communication Skills of Children with Autism

    by Susan Aud Sonders ...
    Giggle Time is a step-by-step program for parents, teachers and other professionals to help develop the non-verbal, verbal and social reciprocity skills of children with autism. It describes in accessible detail how to communicate with children with autism and gives clear instructions on "how to" techniques for developing language skills. Specifically addressing developmental delays, Giggle Time ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome

    Find the Right Career and Get Hired

    by Barbara Bissonnette ...
    Finding a job is a confusing and anxiety-provoking process for many individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) who may not know what they are qualified to do and may struggle to communicate their value to employers. In this book, Asperger's employment expert Barbara Bissonnette describes exactly what it takes to get hired in the neurotypical workplace. Every aspect of finding employment is covered, ... Read more

    $22.09 USD