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Could it be You? by Carina Norris and Robin Pauc
Following the massive success of his first book Is That My Child? - the groundbreaking guide to overcoming learning difficulties in children - Dr. Robin Pauc turns his attention to adults and provides a revolutionary new way of understanding and treating conditions from dyslexia and dyspraxia to ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. With sound advice, dietary tips and brain exercises, Dr. Pauc explains the history of adult learning difficulties and provides a lifeline to those suffering from these conditions, including: the impact of learning difficulties on adults the history and symptoms of learning difficulties practical ways to treat Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Tourette's, autism and Asperger's syndrome how diet can help adults with lea
Paperback, 208 pp, $29.95. Buy
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Australian Autism Handbook by Benison O'Reilly and Seana Smith
At last, the essential one stop resource guide written specifically for Australian parents whose children have just been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The medical maze explains the the evidence-based medical theories behind ASD and why there is such controversy, and schools and pre-schools, the options available
Paperback, 388 pp, $39.95. Buy
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The Kid-friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook by Pamela Compart and Diana Laake
As rates of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders rise, more and more parents are searching for solutions. There has been much interest in special diets for these children, and many parents have found success by eliminating gluten and casein (proteins found in grains and dairy products) from their children's diets. Until now, however, there has not been a cookbook that addresses these dietary needs. This book offers child-friendly recipes that contain no gluten or casein, along with information on why the diet works. All the specialty ingredients are explained and sources provided.
, 272 pp, $34.95. Buy
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The Autism Sourcebook, Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing - from a Mother Whose Child Recovered by Karen Siff Exkorn
Practical advice and information from the world's foremost experts on autism -- and a mother's own hard-won lessons from helping her son recover from the disorder
When Karen Siff Exkorn's son, Jake, was diagnosed with autism, she struggled to pull together comprehensive information about the disorder. Fortunately, she was able to educate herself quickly, and her extensive at-home treatment of her son led to his amazing full recovery. But the journey wasn't easy, and now, in The Autism Sourcebook, Siff Exkorn offers parents the wisdom she wishes she'd had at the beginning.
Recent studies show that there is a worldwide epidemic of autism. More than 1.5 million people are affected in the United States alone, with one in every 166 children di
Paperback, 416 pp, $25.95. Buy
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Understanding Autism for Dummies by Linda G. Rastelli and Stephen Shore
Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help and hope by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, other interventions
Paperback, 384 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Making Peace with Autism by Susan Senator
A courageous and inspiring mother explains why a diagnosis of autism does not have to shatter a family's dreams of happiness in this moving narrative filled with practical advice for all families living with autism
, 240 pp, $39.95. Buy
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Making Peace with Autism 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 who's been there and is still there today— and she demonstrates how families can find courage, contentment, and connection in the shadow of autism. In Making Peace with Autism, Susan Senator describes her own journey raising a child with a severe autism spectrum disorder, along with two other typically developing boys. Without offering a miracle treatment or cure, Senator offers valuable strategies f
Paperback, 272 pp, $19.95. Buy
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