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If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), your journey together through the teenage years to adulthood may be complicated—not to mention confusing, rewarding, and financially challenging. This book offers scientifically validated guidance to help you raise your tween, teen, or young adult on the autism spectrum. It contains supportive advice for finding good medical and psychiatric care, helping your teen learn executive functioning and social skills to navigate middle and high school, and talking to your teen about sexual development and sexual activity.

"Like most fathers, I'd dreamt of doing all sorts of things with my son. I had so many plans, but when I was told my son was autistic, those plans seemed more like a fantasy. Well, eight years after that dreadful diagnosis, I am writing this book to let every father know that your plans for you and your son can still be a reality. It's just the path that takes you there that has to be altered."

One morning, Jenny McCarthy sensed something was wrong and ran into her two-year-old son Evan's room to discover he was having a seizure. In that moment, Jenny was thrust into the midst of a medical odyssey. After numerous misdiagnoses and many harrowing, life-threatening episodes, Evan was finally diagnosed with autism. Jenny didn't know what to do next and found herself alone, without any resources except for her determination to help her son.

There are thousands of books on autism. Some books advocate new methods of teaching styles. Some talk about alternative medications that have worked miracles. This book does not make such claims. What this book conveys is that every family who has a child with autism has to figure out a coping system that works for their child with autism and for themselves. This is our journey to that place of facilitation and happiness.

The definitive guide for parents of autisic children, written from the perspective of neurodiversity. Written by Jessie Hewitson, an award-winning journalist at The Times, Autism is the audiobook she wishes she had listened to when her son was first given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. It combines her own experiences with tips from autistic adults, other parents - including author David Mitchell - as well as advice from autism professionals and academics such as Professor Simon Baron-Cohen.

Autism Journey aims to shed light on the unique challenges autistic individuals face, as well as their incredible strengths and talents. Through in-depth interviews and personal stories, we navigate the complexities of autism, and bring awareness and understanding of this neurodevelopmental disorder.We talk to parents, siblings, and individuals with autism themselves, allowing listeners to gain first-hand perspectives from those living with autism every day.“Autism Journey" is a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and discover how to better support and embrace neurodiversity. Whether ...

Until two years of age, Craig and Samantha’s son Connor was just like other kids - playful, verbal, and affectionate. Then everything changed. He stopped talking, displayed behavioral problems, and withdrew into his own world. The official diagnosis - autism. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Craig and Samantha refused to believe a meaningful life for Connor was impossible. God confirmed their faith by revealing to Craig that Connor would one day touch the lives of thousands of people around the world.

How would you feel if your 2-year-old child was diagnosed as autistic and mentally retarded? That he would go into his room and never come out, and would be institutionalized by age 17? This was the grim life sentence handed down to Lori and Jim Cairns regarding their son, JR. This diagnosis was made in 1996 - when little was known about autism, governments offered few helpful resources, and hope for recovery was disregarded as a myth, an urban legend.

In this no-nonsense, often laugh-out-loud funny guide to parenting an autistic child, James Guttman shares everything he's learnt about fatherhood—including reckoning with traditional masculinity and care roles; creating a unique communication style with your autistic child; navigating relationships with family and community—and moving from autism acceptance to autism appreciation.

Jordon's Pathway tells the true, heart-wrenching story of Jordon from his grandmother's perspective. The years of hard work, emotional pain, anxiety and sacrifice, conveyed with an endearing respect for this young autistic boy's journey. Here, the author's present a chapter by chapter reading of Jordon's Pathway. A full audio version will soon be on Amazon's Audible app, but in the meantime you can find the paperback and Kindle versions here on Amazon http://tinyurl.com/jpamazonuk and contact us on info@carolannspathway.co.uk. Hear how a grandmother's heartfelt love and unique insight helped ...

Autism, the parenting journey is about the reality of raising autistic children and adults. Speaking from autism parents there will be talks of highs and lows, specific areas of diagnosis and public perception surrounding autism. There will be advice for those who’s children are going down the pathway to diagnosis and heartfelt reality of what it’s really like to raise autistic individuals in modern society. ❤️

In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Jack Mills, a graduating senior with the Peabody Academy, to share his story, perspectives, and plans for the future. Jack opens up about his experiences growing up with autism, the teachers and friends who’ve supported him, and the unique talents that shape the way he sees the world. From his favorite classes and community trips to his dreams of becoming a NASCAR driver, lawyer, cruise ship captain, or YouTuber, Jack’s journey is full of determination and self-discovery. His message is clear: autism isn’t...

Finding Your Identity in Your Autism Journey" is a podcast that takes you beyond the surface, diving into the heart of autism with empathy, curiosity, and purpose. Join us for powerful roundtable discussions with parents, siblings, and young adults on the spectrum, as we navigate the highs and lows of this journey together. Featuring interviews with top professionals, we explore root causes, groundbreaking therapies, and practical tools to empower your family. Whether you're seeking clarity, connection, or actionable steps, this podcast is your guide to embracing your unique autism journey.

بنیادی علامات: میل جول کی مشکلات: آٹزم والے افراد کو دوسروں سے بات چیت کرنے اور سماجی اشارے سمجھنے میں مشکل پیش آتی ہے۔ رویے میں محدودیتیں: آٹزم والے افراد میں بار بار مخصوص رویے یا سرگرمیوں کو دہرانے کا رجحان ہوتا ہے۔ زبان کی مشکلات: کچھ افراد میں زبان سیکھنے اور استعمال کرنے میں مشکلات ہوتی ہیں، جبکہ بعض غیر زبانی ہو سکتے ہیں۔ حسی ...

We mostly focus on Autism as a disability that affects a child. Little is shared about its impact on parents and guardians of children on the spectrum. How do we navigate our lives daily? What is our world like? How does raising an autistic child change you and me? So many questions, yet little answers. My world, my lens, the up’s, the downs and everything in-between. My perspective UNFILTERED. Enjoy snippets about how I navigate my life daily, raising Zion, his sister Bella and being Tutu.

Thriving Together Raising an Autistic Child provides an informative and comprehensive guide for parents of autistic children, delivering specific solutions and achievable outcomes that address their unique needs and challenges.

Make a difference and sponsor us: https://www.bridgesofhopefarm.com/sponsors What does life look like when you’re raising two children on completely different ends of the autism spectrum? In this episode, I sit down with Nemesia, a devoted mom of two, who shares her journey navigating autism with both a non-verbal son and a verbal daughter. Nemesia opens up about the early signs, speech delays, regressions, and the long road to diagnosis. She shares what parenting with purpose looks like while managing daily challenges like sensory triggers, seizures, scripting, and adapting routines again...

Normal isn't anything more than a setting on the washing machine.... When Sophie was born, she was a beautiful, happy, normal baby girl. There was nothing different about her at all. In fact, the pediatrician mentioned how social she was. However, between Sophie's first and second birthdays, things began to change. Her language stopped developing; she was hardly speaking at all. She didn't seem to notice when someone entered a room. She no longer wanted to play with her friends. Something was different about Sophie, but no one could tell us exactly what it was. Though she seemed to have ...

Lina was a precocious toddler - charming, chatty, joyful. At the age of three, in the aftermath of her second MMR vaccine, first came a seizure, and then, to her parents’ horror, the loss of Lina’s ability to play, use language, and control her impulses. Over the next few years they continued to lose Lina. She communicated her acute discomfort by biting, screaming, hitting, laughing maniacally, and throwing violent tantrums.

This podcast comes to you from a very tired and eternally hopefully autism mom of an adult son with profound needs. My intention is to bring together caregivers of special needs children and those who may want to gain a better understanding of our challenges and triumphs. Through the sharing of our stories and experience, I hope to build a larger, more inclusive community of support. Living the Sky Life offers a personal connection from someone who walks daily in caregiver shoes.