Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
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Winner of an iParenting Media Award and Honorable Mention in the 2005 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards! Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. Ellen's personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. Don't buy just one of this book- buy one for everyone who interacts with your child! Give the gift of understanding. Helpful chapters include:
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My sensory perceptions are disordered Distinguish between won't and can't I am a concrete thinker. I interpret language literally Be patient with my limited vocabulary Because language is so difficult for me, I am very visually oriented Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do Help me with social interactions Identify what triggers my meltdowns
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Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) Shares autism, nonfiction, asd -
Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over Autism Shares autism, nonfiction, asd -
Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life Shares autism, nonfiction, parenting -
A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive Shares autism, nonfiction, parenting
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The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
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Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism
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Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs
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- 101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger's and Sensory Processing Disorders
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The Loving Push: How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults
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No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Dealing with and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behavior
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The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's