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1	Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism more books like this by Jenny McCarthy McCarthy shares the frustrations and joys of raising an autistic child and shows how, with love and determination, parents can shape their child's life and happiness. see all copies from $3.84! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds more books like this by Jenny McCarthy McCarthy received an overwhelming response from other parents of autistic children after she published the "New York Times"-bestselling work, "Louder Than Words." In her new book, the author expands her massage to share recovery stories from parents across the country. see all copies from $12.50! new only from $12.50! \| SVS
3	Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think more books like this by Stanley I Greenspan, M.D., Serena Wieder, Ph.D. This is the long-awaited publication of Stanley Greenspan's revolutionary ideas on how to treat autism. Stanley Greenspan's work has long been known to all who are engaged in early intervention with autistic children, and to professionals and proactive parents who follow his research. Now, his work is about to break upon a larger scene, as the ... see all copies from $18.76! new only from $19.33!
4	Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues more books like this by Barry Neil Kaufman With the 1976 publication of SON-RISE Barry Kaufman told the worldabout his family's journey with their autistic son, Raun, diagnosed asincurable, a mute with an IQ of under 30. The Kaufman's refused to accept theprognosis, and after three years of working with Raun using a programme basedon unconditional love and acceptance, the results were ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life more books like this by Lynn Kern Koegel, PH.D., Claire Scovell LaZebnik From the shock of diagnosis to the challenges of nurturing an autistic child, "Overcoming Autism"--the definitive, breakthrough guide--promotes the proven "pivotal response" methods and other recent advances in treating the disorder, while helping readers understand their child and their options for intervention. see all copies from $6.50! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help more books like this by Lynn M Hamilton, Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. (Foreword by) Parents of autistic children can find the hope and practical guidance they need in "Facing Autism." As they learn how to fight for their children's future, parents can learn things they can do to begin battling autism, investigate cutting-edge biomedical treatments and other therapies, explore the benefits of dietary intervention, and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Making Peace with Autism: One Family's Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts more books like this by Susan Senator Receiving a diagnosis of autism is a major crisis for parents and families, who often feel as if their world has come to an end. In this insightful narrative, a courageous and inspiring mother explains why a diagnosis of autism doesn't have to shatter a family's dreams of happiness. Senator offers the hard-won, in-the-trenches wisdom of someone ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.61! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey Into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome more books like this by Valerie Paradiz, PH.D. Faced with her two-year-old toddler's precipitous bout with epilepsy and his puzzling behaviors, Valerie Paradiz took a bold and unusual path, coming to terms with and ultimately embracing the strange beauty of her son Elijah's special neurological disorder, which was diagnosed as Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. In "Elijah's Cup," Paradiz ... see all copies from $2.77! new only from $11.89! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Help, Hope, and Guidance more books like this by William Stillman Parents learn how to: - Begin the process of seeking diagnosis - Introduce their child to social settings - Build positive relationships inside and outside the family unit - Prepare their child for adolescence and adulthood see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| SVS
10	A Real Boy: A True Story of Autism, Early Intervention, and Recovery more books like this by Christina Adams A true story of autism, early intervention, and recovery from NPRUs "Day to Day" show commentator. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
11 view cover	Reasonable People: A Memoir of Autism and Adoption: On the Meaning of Family and the Politics of Neurological Difference more books like this by Ralph James Savarese A testament to uncommon devotion and common possibilities. "Why would someone adopt a badly abused, nonspeaking, six-year-old from foster care?" So the author was asked at the outset of his adoption-as-a-first-resort adventure. Part love story, part political manifesto about "living with conviction in a cynical time," the memoir traces the ... see all copies from $8.99! new only from $9.18! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Exiting Nirvana: A Daughter's Life with Autism more books like this by Oliver W Sacks (Foreword by), Clara Claiborne Park Reprising her own now classic work The Siege, which covered the early years of her autistic daughter's life, Clara Claiborne Park gives us a moving, eloquent portrait of Jessy as an autistic adult -- still struggling with language, with hypersensitivities and obsessions, and with the social interactions that most of us take for granted, but at the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.67! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	What You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Child with Autism more books like this by Jonathan Levy "All children with autism have ways of dropping into their own world, leaving us behind for a minute, and hour, a day." This is the essence of autism: a disorder that is, at its heart, about interaction. Many of the symptoms associated with autism come from either a lack of paying attention to other people or a lack of interest in joining in with ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
14 view cover	Exiting Nirvana: A Daughter's Life with Autism more books like this by Clara Claiborne Park, Oliver W Sacks (Foreword by) In this sequel to her first book, THE SIEGE, Park details the idiosyncrasies of life while helping her daughter Jessy, now 40, emerge from her internal autistic world to interact with the one outside. Features an introduction by famed neurologist and author Oliver Sacks. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.02! \| SVS
15 view cover	Autism Heroes: Portraits of Families Meeting the Challenge more books like this by Barbara Firestone, Joe Buissink (Photographer), Teddi Cole (Foreword by) Intimate, bold, and inspiring, "Autism Heroes" provides a compelling and sensitive account of the experiences of 38 families from different walks of life confronting the challenges of autism with courage, tenacity and love. With empathy and expertise gained from her three decades of leadership of The Help Group and commitment to children with ... see all copies from $19.29! new only from $26.39! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents more books like this by Shira Richman Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is increasingly recognised as a highly effective way of helping children with autistic spectrum disorders. It is based on a variety of methods and techniques which can be used to promote skills for daily living and change difficult behavior. In Raising a Child with Autism, Shira Richman explains how parents can ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $16.78! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism: Stories of Hope and Everyday Success more books like this by Colleen Sell (Editor), Doug Flutie (Foreword by), Laurie Flutie (Foreword by) The first inspirational book in this subject area from a major publisher. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5.5 out of every 1,000 school-age children have been diagnosed with autism. Follows the success of the Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Autism. A portion of the book's revenue will be donated to the Doug ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.84! \| SVS
18 view cover	Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success more books like this by Ann Palmer "Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome" is both a practical and a personal account of one ASD student's successful experience of going to college. This accessible book focuses on how to get there and stay there: deciding to go, how to get in and how to get the most out of it. Ann Palmer advises parents and professionals how ... see all copies from $13.68! new only from $15.95! \| SVS
19 view cover	Finding Ben: A Mother's Journey Through the Maze of Asperger's more books like this by Barbara LaSalle, Benjamin Levinson (Contributions by) One mother's remarkable journey from resentment and guilt to unconditional love. Barbara LaSalle's first son, Ben, seemed to be an extraordinarily gifted child. For the first few years of his life, he amazed his mother with his brilliance and creativity, speaking in full sentences before age one and reading competently by age two. Yet lurking ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.13! \| SVS
20 view cover	ACT Early Against Autism: Give Your Child a Fighting Chance from the Start more books like this by Jayne Lytel, Fred R Volkmar, M.D. (Foreword by) "Act Early Against Autism" is a practical and empowering guide for parents on how early intervention can change their child's future. This work includes information on recognizing early symptoms, financial challenges, alternative treatments, and devising and revising therapies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Encouraging Appropriate Behavior for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Frequently Asked Questions more books like this by Shira Richman Written in an accessible question-and-answer format for easy navigation, this book provides detailed, practical answers to the real questions asked by parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). One hundred questions, organized by topic, cover common everyday problems, from advice on what to do if your autistic child routinely runs ... see all copies from $16.52! new only from $19.09! \| SVS
22 view cover	The Everything Parents Guide to Children with Autism: Know What to Expect, Find the Help You Need, and Get Through the Day more books like this by Adelle Jameson Tilton From finding support groups to planning for their child's future, "The Everything' Parent's Guide to Children with Autism provides parents with all the information they need to ensure that their child's--and their families'--needs are met. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.71! \| SVS
23 view cover	Talking Teenagers: Information and Inspiration for Parents of Teenagers with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome more books like this by Ann Boushey Ann Boushey's teenage son Jon was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in kindergarten. Having mastered the day-to-day challenges that parenting a young child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome pose, the author considers questions surrounding parenting across the spectrum during the teenage years. Written out of her own experience, this ... see all copies from $12.25! new only from $12.51! \| SVS
24 view cover	The Self-Help Guide for Special Kids and Their Parents more books like this by Joan Matthews, LLB, James Williams James Williams is an SP or special person - was diagnosed with autism during early childhood. His mother, Joan Matthews, is an NP or normal person. As James grew up, his different perception of the world and the lack of understanding from NPs created problems. Together, James and his mother met the challenges with ingenuity and humour. One day, ... see all copies from $3.84! new only from $19.52! \| SVS
25 view cover	Does My Child Have Autism?: A Parent's Guide to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders more books like this by Wendy L Stone, Theresa Foy DiGeronimo 'Does my child have autism?' is a question so many parents are asking themselves today. Is he avoiding eye contact? Why can't she talk? Is my child's development normal or does he have an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Parents know that if their child is somewhere on that spectrum, they need to intervene as early as possible to maximize the benefits of ... see all copies from $6.18! new only from $8.22! \| SVS

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