Autism Magic

Science doesn't speak for itself. Neck-deep in work that can be messy and confounding and naïve in the ways of public communication, scientists are often unable to package their insights into the neat narratives that the public requires. Enter celebrities, advocates, lobbyists, and the funders behind them, who take advantage of scientists' reluctance to provide easy answers, flooding the media with misleading or incorrect claims about health risks. In Bad Advice, Paul A. Offit shares hard-earned wisdom on the dos and don'ts of battling misinformation.

The world of Azadia smolders in restless isolation, molten rivers splitting the earth, and curtains of ash dripping from a scarlet sky. The followers of Alrya - an empire that spans many worlds - believe Azadia to be the hell their faith condemns, but to Draden and his family, it is merely home. Once a feared warlord, Draden now wishes only to maintain a fragile peace in his corner of Azadia. But Draden's contentment ends swiftly when a Tear - a passageway between worlds - splits open in his kingdom, and a stranger comes tumbling through with the fury of Alrya licking at his heels. Draden ...

As they near the end of their journey, Charlie Neon Imagination, Ryan Cyan and Bucky are joined by Mavis, the daughter of Chief Coal of the Ice Village, and Enigma, the bravest Kyanite Wisp who guided them. But a dark storm is coming for them and so are the cursed wisps. Will they find Quil and save the Kyanite Wisps from their cold nightmare?

After finally getting to the White Land and unexpectedly finding Ryan Cyan, Charlie Neon Imagination and her friend, Bucky continue their journey with him. As night falls, they hear mysterious shrieks, and footsteps on the crunchy snow. Along the way, they meet a Kyanite Wisp who promises to help them get to Quil before the Wintertime. What will they encounter and discover as they follow the Kyanite Wisp?

Autistic and orphaned, Aimee Louise sees the world differently. And now, the world is falling apart. She doesn’t see faces...only clouds. Swirls of joy, flickers of sorrow, ominous storms of deception. But the most important cloud of all is the one that signals danger. When a transformer explodes nearby, Aimee Louise senses it’s more than an accident. It’s the first crack in a crumbling world. As the nation’s power grid collapses and chaos spreads, the farm where she has found refuge becomes a battleground. A ruthless criminal, hungry for control, believes the key to stopping him is...

When it’s the last few days of Autumn and Winter Time is imminent, Charlie Neon Imagination goes on a quest to the White Land with her pal, Bucky, to find Quil, the eldest brother of a family that once had three siblings. But they won’t be the only ones going. When shy and broken-hearted Surviving Mind Ryan Cyan is discovered after being banished by Queen Scarlet, Charlie and Bucky decide to help him find his future. Will they succeed in their quest?

Having a pet dragon is so much fun! You can teach him many things like how to sit, roll over, and play. You can teach him how to behave, how to be kind, how to control his emotions, and much more! But what if your dragon has a new friend who has autism? How do you explain autism to your dragon? How do you help him understand that we’re all uniquely different, and we think, feel, and experience the world differently?

Logan and his friend, Mandy, are on their way to the fair. Logan’s autism is heightened because he is sensitive to noise. His last encounter meant he missed out on all the fun. Can Logan overcome and enjoy the fair this time, or will this be too overwhelming? Mary Jones presents an issue to Logan and Mandy that must be resolved; if not, Logan could miss out on the fun again! Will Logan be able to overcome these obstacles?

The shock, the fear, the denial that we feel when we think, for the first time, that our child might have autism, is overwhelming. What do I do now? What is the next step? Should I go private or wait on a waiting list for months? What type of support is available for my child and our family? But most daunting of all: What kind of life will my child be able to live? Follow us as we navigate through the diagnosis system in Ireland; the resources, payments, and specialists you can avail of; things that have helped with Emma’s behaviour; and more.