Brain Science Autism

A cognitive neuroscientist reveals how autistic women have been overlooked by biased research—and makes a passionate case for their inclusion Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a...

**Narrated by the Author** The groundbreaking exploration of the power of empathy by renowned child-psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry, coauthor, with Oprah Winfrey, of What Happened to You? “Empathy, and the ties that bind people into relationships, are key elements of happiness. Born for Love is...

With a new wave of adult ADHD diagnoses sweeping the world, many are beginning to discover what it is that sets them apart, but few have learnt what it takes to thrive... What does ADHD tell us about how we think and act? Can it limit opportunities and connection? Does it offer cerebral...

While we can’t see the brain, it sends signals to us and those around us. Just as the colors of a traffic light send drivers a signal to go, slow down, or stop, our brains signal to our emotions and affect our behavior toward others. In Signals, Cherilyn Orr introduces a common language and imagery to help everyone manage their emotions. Rooted in neuroscience and the Bible, this approach has been used around the world because its spans across all cultural contexts.

“Holding brain science in one hand and rich emotional presence in the other, this book feels timely and necessary.”—Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect Why is there such a gap between what you want to do and what you actually do? The host of Ask...

A tail of two kitties: a sooty kitten; a brain computer interface kit. When Airlie gets a sooty kitten and a brain computer interface kit for her birthday, she finds herself seeing the world in a new way from unexpected perspectives and timepoints. She uses her new psi abilities to solve a number of mysteries and crimes at her school and around her neighborhood — and comes to the attention of Inspector Jonathan Humble of Minor Crimes. Towards the end of the school year, Airlie gets two intriguing invitations: an offer of a scholarship to a new middle school with 'opportunity classes' in ...

An extraordinary memoir about the cutting-edge brain therapy that dramatically changed the life and mind of John Elder Robison, the New York Times bestselling author of Look Me in the Eye NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST Imagine spending the first forty years of...

NEW EDITION with Heroine's Foreword +educational links: An entertaining and educational experience for adults, teens and tweens. A tale of two kitties: a sooty kitten; a brain computer interface kit. Every child dreams of having magical superpowers, but when unexpected quantum entanglements affect the children living around the hardon supercollider, Airlie discovers that new abilities bring new responsibilities. To stay safe — and keep others safe — she must explore the mystical realities of quantum science, and work with experimental brain–computer interface techniques, to bring her ...

*Nominated for the 2016 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award* *An NBC News Notable Science Book of 2015* *Named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2015* *A Book of the Month for Brain HQ/Posit Science* *Selected by Forbes as a Must Read Brain Book of 2015* *On Life Changes...

With a new wave of adult ADHD diagnoses sweeping the world, many are beginning to discover what it is that sets them apart, but few have learnt what it takes to thrive... What does ADHD tell us about how we think and act? Can it limit opportunities and connection? Does it offer cerebral...

Decode the subtle signals of hormones with this foundational book on hormonal health and hormone balance from expert endocrinologist and leading researcher in the field. Hormones rule our lives, shaping our metabolic health and stress hormon responses every day. From conception, to birth, to our...

“Fascinating and useful . . . The distinguished memory researcher Scott A. Small explains why forgetfulness is not only normal but also beneficial.”—Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs Who wouldn’t want a better memory? Dr. Scott Small has dedicated...

What if everything you see, hear, and feel isn't what it seems? Your reality is a grand illusion, and this book is the key to understanding how your own mind creates it. Our perception defines our world, but how much of that world is truly real? PERCEPTION Summarized takes you on an astonishing journey into the science of the senses, revealing the intricate, and often surprising, processes that construct your reality. This is not just a book about optical illusions; it is a definitive guide to the very fabric of human experience. Rich with insights from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy,...

Many of us know people whom society and doctors would consider personality disordered or mentally ill. We often use these labels for diagnoses and treatment. Sometimes the labels aren't accurate due to difficulties in testing for disorders and due to the differing views of the physicians and psychoanalysts. But are these people really disordered after all? Is there truly a normal personality that exists, and if it does exist - what is it?

The placebo effect, what is it and does it truly work? What are its health advantages, its medical benefits? What about weight loss and wrinkle creams? Is it your brain, or the supplement working? Is this a victory of your brain, or is this a win for medicine? Does the Placebo effect associate itself with hypnosis? How does it fit in with subconscious thinking? This book will teach you what multiple sclerosis is and how to comprehend its various subtypes and treatments.

This audiobook covers different topics, including synesthesia, a neurological condition that makes you combine senses; hypnotherapy, a solution for different bad habits; and about neurology. This is a perfect guide book for those interested in knowing better about brain function.

Decode the subtle signals of hormones with this foundational book on hormonal health and hormone balance from expert endocrinologist and leading researcher in the field. Hormones rule our lives, shaping our metabolic health and stress hormon responses every day. From conception, to birth, to our...