{"title":"Autism","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated selection of books about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for autistic adults, late-diagnosed individuals, parents, partners, and professionals seeking deeper understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Find Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemoirs and first-person accounts from autistic voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical guides for navigating daily life, relationships, and work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch-informed reads on diagnosis, identity, and neurodivergent experience\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho These Books Are For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about the autistic experience, this collection brings together titles that inform, validate, and empower.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strong-female-character-hardcover","title":"Strong Female Character - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFern Brady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - \"Witty, dry, and gimlet-eyed, this is a necessary corrective in a world where Autistic women are all either written off as quiet and docile, or erased entirely.\" --Devon Price, Ph.D., author of \u003ci\u003eUnmasking Autism\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScottish comedian Fern Brady was told she couldn't be autistic because she'd had loads of boyfriends and is good at eye contact. 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Is it a genetic disorder, or due to some unknown environmental hazard? Are we facing an autism epidemic? What are the main symptoms, and how does it relate to Asperger syndrome? Everyone has heard of autism, but the disorder itself is little understood. It has captured the public imagination through films and novels portraying individuals with baffling combinations of disability and extraordinary talent, and yet the reality is that it often places a heavy burden on sufferers and their families. This Very Short Introduction offers a clear statement on what is currently known about autism and Asperger syndrome. Explaining the vast array of different conditions that hide behind these two labels, and looking at symptoms from the full spectrum of autistic disorders, it explores the possible causes for the apparent rise in autism and also evaluates the links with neuroscience, psychology, brain development, genetics, and environmental causes including MMR and\u003cbr\u003eThimerosal. 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The contributors also share how they dealt with issues they confronted while growing up, such as bullying, making eye contact, and honing social skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifferent...Not Less\u003c\/em\u003e shows how, with work, each of the contributors: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFound invaluable mentors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearned skills necessary for employment when young\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecame successfully employed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloped self-confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFaced the challenges of forming and maintaining relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e(and sometimes) Raised families\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 03, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56978274255179,"sku":"9781949177473","price":18.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/7944\/7883\/files\/RmtLOHRmZHZxV2V5WS9CcTdnWk9Fdz09.webp?v=1775641399"},{"product_id":"autism-sensory-and-behavior-everything-you-need-to-know-paperback","title":"Autism, Sensory and Behavior: Everything You Need to Know - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential resource for guiding and nurturing autistic individuals with sensory differences. She gets to the REAL issues of autism in this book--the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost autistic individuals deal with a variety of sensory differences, and in this book Dr. Grandin sheds light on the best ways for them to adapt and thrive. In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe argues that individuals on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world. She has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which serves as an excellent reference resource for parents, educators and caregivers on how to manage sensory issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to deal with sensory overloads, withdrawals and sensitivities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning how to help desensitize individuals to sensory stimulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovering simple strategies that can have amazing effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest practices for incorporating sensory integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Be More Sensitive to Sensory Issues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential resource for guiding and nurturing autistic children with sensory and behavior challenges. As always, she gets to the REAL issues of autism--the ones parents, teachers, and those on the spectrum face every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost autistic individuals deal with a variety of sensory differences, and in this book Dr. Grandin sheds light on the best ways for them to adapt and thrive. In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. 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