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Spectrum Women—Autism and Parenting

Author : Renata Jurkevythz
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 178775295X
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (877 download)

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Book Synopsis Spectrum Women—Autism and Parenting by : Renata Jurkevythz

Download or read book Spectrum Women—Autism and Parenting written by Renata Jurkevythz and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at what it feels like to be an autistic parent, offering valuable insights, knowledge and wisdom on parenting autistic and non-autistic children. Three mothers reflect on their experiences of growing up as undiagnosed autistics, venturing into and embracing motherhood, and connecting with their children in a unique and powerful way. They offer advice on overcoming the challenges of parenting when you are autistic, such as socialising with other parents or sensory issues that come with excessive touch. Reflecting on their own experiences, they also emphasize the positives of being an autistic parent to an autistic child, such as understanding of why their child is struggling or the open-mindedness that can come from not being constrained by societal norms. They also explain how out-of-the-box thinking leads to creative parenting of non-autistic children, forming strong and loving bonds. Full of wit and warm advice, this book empowers autistic parents and reassures them that autism is a strength in raising their children with love, knowledge and experience, while also giving non-autistic parents and professionals a fresh perspective on helping autistic children to thrive.

From Here to Maternity

Author : Lana Grant
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1784500259
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (845 download)

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Book Synopsis From Here to Maternity by : Lana Grant

Download or read book From Here to Maternity written by Lana Grant and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Already the mother of five children, Lana Grant's late diagnosis of autism at age 38 transformed her experience of her sixth pregnancy. Based on her own experiences of the challenges and joys of pregnancy and motherhood, this witty, entertaining read provides insight into the unique challenges encountered by mothers on the spectrum and provides tips and strategies for understanding and overcoming them. From physical and emotional changes, through to changes of routine and a lack of sleep, Lana Grant explains what women on the spectrum should expect in pregnancy and motherhood, as well as preparing them for the inevitable unexpected! Her stories of learning to make allowances for her feelings and her witty anecdotes offer support and a like-minded voice to women on the spectrum. She discusses everything from learning to understand the language used by medical professionals, who to tell what and when, and the dangers of over-sharing, through to sensory challenges during and after delivery, what to expect from staff in the hospital, and the social challenges of interacting with other mums before and after the birth. The first book on this important topic of pregnancy and motherhood on the autism spectrum, From Here to Maternity provides much needed support, insight and understanding for women on the spectrum, their family and friends, and the professionals working with them during and after pregnancy.

The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!)

Author : Susan Senator
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780834821712
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (217 download)

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Book Synopsis The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!) by : Susan Senator

Download or read book The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!) written by Susan Senator and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the daily challenges of raising a child with autism, it’s easy for parents to lose themselves and for their overall quality of life to plummet. Susan Senator interweaves the voices of autism parents, researchers, and professionals to offer guidance and encouragement on how to find happiness and fulfillment in the midst of the struggles of raising an autistic child. Topics include: how to handle feelings of despair and hopelessness; finding fun, even during turbulent times; caring for your marriage; and finding a balance between accepting your child as he or she is and seeking new treatments. To learn more about the author, visit her website at susansenator.com.

Motherhood and Autism

Author : Eilidh Campbell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666751278
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Book Synopsis Motherhood and Autism by : Eilidh Campbell

Download or read book Motherhood and Autism written by Eilidh Campbell and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While autism is gaining increasing attention as an important subject of theological inquiry, the maternal experience of caring for a child with autism has had less attention. Traversing issues of gender, embodiment, disability and motherhood, this book explores the distinctness of mothering within the context of autism, examining how theology currently responds to the challenges this lived experience presents. Weaving together an honest reflection on her own experience with analysis of contemporary theological works on disability and motherhood, the book reflects on mothering, and especially mothering of autistic children, as a unique site of struggle and resistance.

Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

Author : Eileen Riley-Hall
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1849058938
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Book Synopsis Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum by : Eileen Riley-Hall

Download or read book Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum written by Eileen Riley-Hall and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riley-Hall is the mother of two teenage girls, one with Asperger's syndrome and the other with autism. She offers encouragement and guidance on issues, as well as practical advice and support.

A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism

Author : Colleen Sell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1605503770
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (55 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism by : Colleen Sell

Download or read book A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism written by Colleen Sell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism is a collection of inspiring true stories that relates the strength, love, and devotion families like yours draw on daily. These heartwarming tales will connect you to other devoted and courageous parents, while giving light to your blessing-your child. You will share the power of a family's love with parents such as: Karen, who fears that her son with autism will be labeled "the Weird Kid," but instead watches as his peers accept him on the field and in the classroom Kathryn, a divorcee who must explain to her teen with autism the abstract concept of love when his father decides to remarry It's tough being a parent. But A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism lets you know that you are not facing this challenge alone.

What I Wish I'd Known about Raising a Child with Autism

Author : Bobbi Sheahan
Publisher : Future Horizons
ISBN 13 : 1935274236
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (352 download)

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Book Synopsis What I Wish I'd Known about Raising a Child with Autism by : Bobbi Sheahan

Download or read book What I Wish I'd Known about Raising a Child with Autism written by Bobbi Sheahan and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2011 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mother of an autistic child and a psychologist share valuable information about raising a child with autism. Offering parent-to-parent advice as well as professional guidance, this book tackles such issues as picky eating, bedtime battles, and discipline.

The Broad Autism Phenotype

Author : Anthony F. Rotatori
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784416576
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (844 download)

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Book Synopsis The Broad Autism Phenotype by : Anthony F. Rotatori

Download or read book The Broad Autism Phenotype written by Anthony F. Rotatori and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proposed volume will provide in-depth coverage about a construct known as the broad autism phenotype (BAP).

A Will of His Own

Author : Kelly Harland
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1843108690
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (431 download)

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Book Synopsis A Will of His Own by : Kelly Harland

Download or read book A Will of His Own written by Kelly Harland and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays reveals the often contrasting mix of emotion that comes with raising a son with autism. Harland's stories explore the first nine years of her son's life and the new and unexpected universe she and her husband must learn to navigate with him.

The Thinking Moms' Revolution

Author : Helen Conroy
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1620878844
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis The Thinking Moms' Revolution by : Helen Conroy

Download or read book The Thinking Moms' Revolution written by Helen Conroy and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects the personal stories of the Thinking Mom's Revolution, a group of twenty-three mothers and one father all parenting children with autism.

Autism and Gender

Author : Jordynn Jack
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252096258
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis Autism and Gender by : Jordynn Jack

Download or read book Autism and Gender written by Jordynn Jack and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reasons behind the increase in autism diagnoses have become hotly contested in the media as well as within the medical, scholarly, and autistic communities. Jordynn Jack suggests the proliferating number of discussions point to autism as a rhetorical phenomenon that engenders attempts to persuade through arguments, appeals to emotions, and representational strategies. In Autism and Gender: From Refrigerator Mothers to Computer Geeks, Jack focuses on the ways gender influences popular discussion and understanding of autism's causes and effects. She identifies gendered theories like the “refrigerator mother” theory, for example, which blames emotionally distant mothers for autism, and the “extreme male brain” theory, which links autism to the modes of systematic thinking found in male computer geeks. Jack's analysis reveals how people employ such highly gendered theories to craft rhetorical narratives around stock characters--fix-it dads, heroic mother warriors rescuing children from autism--that advocate for ends beyond the story itself while also allowing the storyteller to gain authority, understand the disorder, and take part in debates. Autism and Gender reveals the ways we build narratives around controversial topics while offering new insights into the ways rhetorical inquiry can and does contribute to conversations about gender and disability.

Reaching One Thousand

Author : Rachel Robertson
Publisher : Black Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1921870559
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (218 download)

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Book Synopsis Reaching One Thousand by : Rachel Robertson

Download or read book Reaching One Thousand written by Rachel Robertson and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘He’ll grow out of it,’ my friends told me. ‘He’s so intelligent,’ my family said. ‘Your parents are mathematicians,’ people reminded me. ‘What did you expect?’ What did I expect? We expect many things of our children. Most of the time we are only aware of these expectations when something happens to make it impossible for them to be fulfilled. When Ben is a baby, Rachel puts his behavioural quirks down to eccentricity. He likes to count letterboxes; he hates to get his hands dirty; loud noises make him anxious. But as Ben grows and his quirks become more pronounced, it becomes clear there is something else going on. When he is diagnosed with autism, Rachel must reconsider everything she thought she knew about parenting, about Ben, and about how best to mother him. Reaching One Thousand charts her quest to understand autism and to build a new kind of relationship with her son. Exquisitely written, this is a thought-provoking reflection on family and understanding and a tender love letter from a mother to her son. Shortlisted for the 2013 National Biography Award. ‘Rachel Robertson has achieved something incredible with Reaching One Thousand. Infused with lyricism, love, respect, nuance and open-minded curiosity, this is the best book I've read about a parent seeking to understand the interior life of her child, and the experience of autism. An intimate and moving tour de force.’ —Natasha Mitchell, ABC Radio National ‘Deeply touching but never sentimental, this remarkable book is more than a story of one boy and his mother. It’s a thoughtful meditation on the intricate workings of the human mind and heart.’ —Toni Jordan ‘This is the best kind of memoir – there is a beautiful calm clarity that drew me in, and held me until the end.’ —Georgia Blain ‘Reaching One Thousand is an exceptional achievement. Rachel Robertson’s deeply moving story of raising her autistic son has a kind of quiet truthfulness, born of uncommon powers of observation, wry humour, a capacity to pay attention to what matters, and a fine moral intelligence.’ —Anne Manne, author of Motherhood and The Story of I ‘Robertson eloquently captured not just the trials of autism but also the rewards of being exposed to her son’s unique view of the world.’ —Weekend Australian

Odd Girl Out

Author : Laura James
Publisher : Seal Press
ISBN 13 : 1580057799
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Odd Girl Out by : Laura James

Download or read book Odd Girl Out written by Laura James and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sensory portrait of an autistic mind From childhood, Laura James knew she was different. She struggled to cope in a world that often made no sense to her, as though her brain had its own operating system. It wasn't until she reached her forties that she found out why: Suddenly and surprisingly, she was diagnosed with autism. With a touching and searing honesty, Laura challenges everything we think we know about what it means to be autistic. Married with four children and a successful journalist, Laura examines the ways in which autism has shaped her career, her approach to motherhood, and her closest relationships. Laura's upbeat, witty writing offers new insight into the day-to-day struggles of living with autism, as her extreme attention to sensory detail--a common aspect of her autism--is fascinating to observe through her eyes. As Laura grapples with defining her own identity, she also looks at the unique benefits neurodiversity can bring. Lyrical and lush, Odd Girl Out shows how being different doesn't mean being less, and proves that it is never too late for any of us to find our rightful place in the world.

Parenting Bright Kids with Autism

Author : Claire E. Hughes-Lynch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781032144986
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book Parenting Bright Kids with Autism written by Claire E. Hughes-Lynch and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 help for, but not focus on, areas of challenge. Is written by a professor of special education who is also a mother of a gifted child with high-functioning autism. Is a revision of the popular Children With High-Functioning Autism. Topics range from understanding the first signs of autism and the diagnosis, finding a support network, and filling out necessary paperwork, to determining the various types of therapies available and planning for adulthood. The book also discusses issues that these kids may face as they become teenagers and enter college. With the advice and encouragement provided in this book, parents will receive valuable insight into this new world of caring for a gifted child with autism"--

Intelligent Love

Author : Marga Vicedo
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807025623
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Intelligent Love by : Marga Vicedo

Download or read book Intelligent Love written by Marga Vicedo and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the History of Science Society's 2022 Davis Prize How one mother challenged the medical establishment and misconceptions about autistic children and their parents In the early 1960s, Massachusetts writer and homemaker Clara Park and her husband took their 3-year-old daughter, Jessy, to a specialist after noticing that she avoided connection with others. Following the conventional wisdom of the time, the psychiatrist diagnosed Jessy with autism and blamed Clara for Jessy’s isolation. Experts claimed Clara was the prototypical “refrigerator mother,” a cold, intellectual parent who starved her children of the natural affection they needed to develop properly. Refusing to accept this, Clara decided to document her daughter’s behaviors and the family’s engagement with her. In 1967, she published her groundbreaking memoir challenging the refrigerator mother theory and carefully documenting Jessy’s development. Clara’s insights and advocacy encouraged other parents to seek education and support for their autistic children. Meanwhile, Jessy would work hard to expand her mother’s world, and ours. Drawing on previously unexamined archival sources and firsthand interviews, science historian Marga Vicedo illuminates the story of how Clara Park and other parents fought against medical and popular attitudes toward autism while presenting a rich account of major scientific developments in the history of autism in the US. Intelligent Love is a fierce defense of a mother’s right to love intelligently, the value of parents’ firsthand knowledge about their children, and an individual’s right to be valued by society.

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

Author : Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807025682
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Sincerely, Your Autistic Child by : Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network

Download or read book Sincerely, Your Autistic Child written by Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves. From childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth, and young adults. Contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child. Part memoir, part guide, and part love letter, Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an indispensable collection that invites parents and allies into the unique and often unheard experiences of autistic children and teens.

Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

Author : Shana Nichols
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781846428852
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (288 download)

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Download or read book Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum written by Shana Nichols and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is not only reassuring; it is inspiring, and bursting with ideas and achievable strategies. The authors write with authority and conviction, and tackle even the most difficult and delicate of topics. If ever you needed to be convinced that girls with ASD can overcome the difficulties and challenges of puberty and adolescence, have successful friendships and relationships and enjoy a healthy sexuality, then take the time to read this book - it is a must-have for families, teachers and therapists alike.' -Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's Syndrome Growing up isn't easy, and the trials and tribulations of being a teenager can be particularly confusing for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). This book covers all the concerns commonly faced by girls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to worries over friendships and 'fitting in'. Taking a good look at these adolescent issues, and many more, within the context of specific areas of difficulty for girls with ASDs, the authors provide families with the knowledge and advice they need to help their daughters - and the whole family - through the teenage years. This book addresses core issues such as cognition, communication, behavior, sensory sensitivities, and social difficulties; it gives candid and realistic advice on a wide range of important teenage topics. Providing professional perspectives alongside personal experiences from mothers, daughters and educators, this is a unique and indispensible guide for families and their daughters with ASDs, as well as the teachers and professionals who work with them.