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"A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society's narrow understanding of neurodiversity."--
For every visibly autistic person you meet, there are countless "masked" autistic people who pass as neurotypical. Price provides a deep dive into the spectrum of autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked autism. In doing...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Written by a thirteen-year-old boy with autism, this memoir demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Using an alphabet grid to painstakingly construct words, sentences, and thoughts that he is unable to speak out loud, Naoki answers even the most delicate questions that people want to know. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Overview: Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow. This improbable story of Christopher's quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simon Baron-Cohen reveals the surprising answer to two apparently distinct questions: Why are humans so inventive? And why does autism exist? The first question hangs over almost every human endeavor: business people want to know how to innovate. Cognitive psychologists want to understand the nature of creativity. Evolutionary scientists and comparative psychologists want to understand why we are capable of such cultural complexity and diversity,...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It's also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language."--
Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage of the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines, the narrow...
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Publisher
Astra Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Autistic nonbinary eighteen-year-old Sam moves to a new town and school with the support of their loving father and finds friends in an LGBTQ-plus club, but they all must come together to solve the decades-old murder of a teenage boy and confront the demons lurking in Sam's past.
Sam Sylvester is not overly optimistic about their recent move to the small town of Astoria, Oregon, after a traumatic experience in their last home in the rural Midwest....
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Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains different types of thinkers, who are good with language, and visual thinkers, who think in pictures and patterns. You will discover all kinds of minds and how we need to work together to create solutions to help solve real-world problems."--
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"A cutting-edge account of the latest science of autism, from the best-selling author and advocate Temple Grandin is a star, a Time Magazine top 100 Hero and an inspiration to millions worldwide. Since she started writing and speaking about autism, the number of people diagnosed with it has skyrocketed--but so has the research that is transforming our understanding of the autistic brain. Now she brings her singular perspective to a thrilling journey...
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Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
"Join the countless other families who have discovered enormous improvement in their autistic children through diet. This comprehensive word-of-mouth cookbook sensation is available now for the first time in a beautiful full-color edition. Written by a mother of a child with autism and numerous food allergies, this book is a simple and easy guide to preparing family-friendly meals that can improve a child's digestion and immunity. Recipes include...
10) Autism
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Autism affects millions of people around the world by limiting their ability to communicate and interact socially with other people. Some face minor difficulties, while others are so severely affected that they require special assistance throughout their lives. Readers will find out what it is like to live with autism, what causes this condition, how it is treated, and more."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher
AuthorHouse
Pub. Date
©2011.
Language
English
Description
"A Friend Like John; Understanding Autism is intended for elementary-aged peers of children with autism, and is based on the life and traits of the author's son, John, age 8. Unlike other children's books, which do an excellent job of presenting autism, this book illustrates the fact that children with autism have many similarities to typically-developing children. On each page, questions are posed to the reader such as, "have you ever felt like that?"...
Author
Publisher
Tiara Mays
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"What does a little sister do when her twin brother has trouble connecting with the world? She plays with him! This story is about the amazing connection of two siblings. In this fun tale, Tiana explains how her brother Prince has Autism. And while he may not say much...they still have fun anyway!"-Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Tiara Mays
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"KJ is spending the night with his big cousins Tiana and Prince! His cousin Prince does not say much verbally but builds a special connection with KJ that you will read all about! The book also points out subtly some things that a child with Autism may do or use to feel comfortable in their surroundings."-Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Future Horizons Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In this fifth edition of the beloved classic book The Way I See It, Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the REAL issues of autism -- the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple offers helpful dos and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips all based on her insider perspective and a great deal of research. Revised and updated chapters include: alternative v. conventional medicine, do not get trapped by labels,...
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Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"We are all amazing because we are all different. Abby, Elmo, and the Sesame Street friends introduce young readers to Julia. Full-color photos and accessible text make this book an age-appropriate introduction to autism"--
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Publisher
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Parenting Bright Kids With Autism discusses the frustrations, the diagnoses, the challenges, and the joys as parents help their gifted children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thrive in school and at home. This book: Helps families navigate twice-exceptional life by translating best practice into helpful advice. Guides parents who are trying to reach out, find information, and develop their child's talents. Helps parents acknowledge and get...
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
©2009
Language
English
Description
"This is what parents are saying about amazing diet that is showing extraordinary results in helping children eliminate many traits and symptons associated with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, celiac disease, and other conditions. the Gluten-free, Casein-free (GFCF) diet, as well as removing all artificial dyes and preservatives, hugely effective for thousands of families.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A heartwarming middle-grade debut with autism representation and a musical flair. Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part of the summer musical program at the community theater comes up, Maya is convinced she will get the lead. After all, who knows The Drowsy Chaperone better than she does? However, things don't turn out exactly the way Maya's planned, and the summer turns out to be jam-packed with problems: dealing...
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