Autism Syndrome

______________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRAISE FROM READERS ______________________________________________“Kathy, you have opened doors that help me to be more gracious and accepting toward my husband’s struggles without becoming an ‘object.’” “Amen. Thank, you Dr. Kathy. [From] Xoxox [who is] feeling encouraged for the first time in days.” “Wow!! This was awesome, so well explained!! I found myself remembering how it feels with similar ‘missed’ understandings by my [Autistic] partner. It feels like he misses 99.9 percent of me, just can’t ...

Straightforward guide to understanding PDA for anyone needing an overview of the condition. Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an anxiety-driven need to be in control.

Are you navigating the challenges of a late autism diagnosis? Do you feel like you’ve spent your life wearing a mask, trying to “fit in”? What if you could uncover the authentic you and truly thrive? "Embracing Late Adult Autism" is a groundbreaking self-help guide designed for individuals discovering their place on the autism spectrum later in life. Written by Susanna Kingston, a late-diagnosed autistic advocate, this book is your companion on a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and empowerment. Discover the Answers You've Been Searching For: This isn’t just a book—it’s a ...

Anyone can find it difficult to navigate the nuances of love relationships, but adults with Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience particular difficulties. Dr. Joseph Jordan, a clinical psychologist, shares his knowledge in "Romantic Relationships for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome," a kind and helpful manual for locating and sustaining love. Every chapter addresses the complex issues surrounding dating and relationships while offering concise, doable guidance specific to the requirements of adults with Asperger's and ASD.

Informed by Dr. Jordan's years of clinical expertise, cutting-edge research, and the firsthand accounts of youngsters on the autism spectrum, this illuminating audiobook is organized around 30 major insights. Each chapter offers a useful, doable technique or solution intended to aid parents in comprehending the special requirements, perspectives, and capacities of their child.

Unlock the secrets to supporting your neurodivergent child and create a harmonious home environment—even if you’ve felt overwhelmed for years. Are you struggling to understand and support your child who is navigating the complexities of Autism and ADHD? Do you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, unsure of how to manage their emotions and behaviors? Are you yearning for guidance that feels both empowering and practical, without feeling like another overwhelming task on your plate? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Like you, many ...

The behavior of people with Asperger's can be hard to understand and easy to misinterpret, which is why it's so important to learn more about your partner's condition. The tools presented in Loving Someone with Asperger's Syndrome will help you build intimacy and improve the way you and your partner communicate. This book will teach you how to understand the effect of Asperger's syndrome on your partner, practice effective communication skills, constructively work through frustrations and fights, and establish relationship ground rules to help you fulfill each others' needs.

This book began as an act of witness—an attempt to capture what love looks like when it stretches beyond understanding, beyond diagnosis, beyond the neat definitions that so often fail real life. For more than half a century, Claire and Steven lived inside a marriage shaped by difference. What they did not know, for most of those years, was that Steven was on the autism spectrum—Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1. The late diagnosis reframed everything: the confusion, the distance, the loneliness, the love that endured anyway. This story is not a fairy tale. It does not promise perfect ...

This updated and expanded edition considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with ASD. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. Employment figures and prospects have been updated, and new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum.

Amazon Description for Anniversary Edition of “Going Over the Edge?” “‘Going Over the Edge?’ is bold, brave, and beautiful. I love how you define “Aspie” dynamics and create a language around stuff that is almost indescribable. I cried a bunch of times. It means so much that someone really understands what this life is like and can describe how the solution is more than the NeuroTypical (NT) being accommodating and understanding. I love hearing about the author’s personal experience and knowing that she gets it! I want my therapist to read this book.” “Dr. Marshack gives...

Asperger's Syndrome, or high-functioning autism, is a form of autism that falls on the autism spectrum. Asperger's Syndrome can be seen in adults and in children if you know what to look for. Many people who can be described as hypersensitive, odd or eccentric have Asperger's Syndrome which has gone undiagnosed. Some of the greatest comedians, singers, actors and inventors have Asperger's syndrome. They specialize in what they are good at, and they can become highly successful in doing so.

Follow a child in an American public elementary school, the development of an IEP, evaluations for Occupation Therapy and Counseling. With copies of actual reports written by school officials on the IEP Teams over a 7-year period. Supplemental diary excerpts from the child's father with a "Where is he now?" from 2024. A grade eye-opener for any parent of guardian who is just starting out with a child with disabilities and their own Individualized Educational Plan, IEP. Also, a useful tool for anyone with a child currently in the system to compare experiences. Aggression Anxiety, nervousness...

“Out of Mind - Out of Sight: Parenting with a Partner with Asperger Syndrome (ASD),” takes an honest look at the unique issues that come up when you’re co-parenting with an Asperger partner. It’s a tough assignment because for the Aspie (ASD) parent so many of the interactions within the family circle, that require empathy, are literally out of mind – out of sight. This is essential reading for the Neuro-Typical (NT) parent to learn more about Asperger Syndrome and find a way to co-parent, co-exist and even thrive within the Asperger/NT family unit. Author Kathy J. Marshack, Ph.D,...

The Asperger's syndrome bible for parents and professionals, newly updated with an introduction explaining the DSM-5. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of DSM-5 on the diagnosis and approach to AS, it brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

The forthcoming hardcover and digital audio editions will feature new material, and a new introduction from Cian O'Clery, director of Netflix's hit series Love on the Spectrum! From Autistic Advocate, Love on the Spectrum cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and...

Sexual Relationships for Adults with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome is your practical, judgment-free guide to navigating the often-confusing world of dating, sex, and romantic relationships—with clear strategies designed specifically for the unique way your brain works. Whether you're struggling to interpret signals, build deeper intimacy, or feel confident in sexual situations, this audiobook offers real tools—not vague advice.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is known to be a condition in which people usually have hypermobile joints and stretchy skin. This is what physicians generally look for when they are considering EDS diagnoses. The truth is that EDS can present in many different ways. There are many different types and forms of EDS, and they affect very different parts of a person's body. A physician who looks for only two signs is missing the big picture of the family history and the patient's symptoms in relation to an EDS diagnosis.

Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone has Asperger's Syndrome, a condition similar to autism. He doesn't like to be touched or meet new people, he cannot make small talk, and he hates the colors brown and yellow. He is a math whiz with a very logical brain who loves solving puzzles that have definite answers.

Imagine if you had a step-by-step plan to help your special needs child make incredible developmental leaps. A plan that could possibly help your child learn to walk, speak, and succeed at school. For parents of children with special needs, answers can feel impossible to find. This book is full of answers. If you have a child diagnosed with Autism, ADD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Speech Delay, a genetic abnormality or special need – this book, and the knowledge in it, will change their life. Authors Douglas and Spencer Doman are the Founder and CEO of ...

Adults with Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may find social engagement to be extremely stressful, but "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" provides a glimmer of hope. Recognizing the particular obstacles that people with Asperger's Syndrome and ASD must overcome, Dr. Jordan provides specific techniques. To assist listeners in using these tactics in their everyday lives, "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" includes practice scenarios, anecdotes, and real-world examples in addition to these ideas.