"Autism affects millions of people around the world by limiting their ability to communicate and interact socially with other people. Some face minor difficulties, while others are so severely affected that they require special assistance throughout their lives. Readers will find out what it is like to live with autism, what causes this condition, how it is treated, and more."--Publisher's website.

Autism is not a disease or an illness. People with autism think, act, and communicate differently than non-autistic people. Some autistic people do not speak. Others may get overwhelmed easily. Learn about the ways that people with autism adapt to living in a world that often fails to understand them. Level 3 readers are aimed at children who are reading by themselves and can grasp new concepts. Key words and captions help readers understand new...

"This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It's also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language."-- Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage of the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines, the narrow...

Written by a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, this is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within. With disarming honesty and...

"Imagine being trapped inside a Disney movie and having to learn about life mostly from animated characters dancing across a screen of color. A fantasy? A nightmare? This is the real-life story of Owen Suskind, the son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind and his wife, Cornelia. An autistic boy who couldn't speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney movies, turned them into a language to express love and loss, kinship, brotherhood....

Meet Summer! She goes to school and likes to draw cartoons. She also has autism.

A clever and dap­per man in his 50s with Autism Spectrum Disorder, finds self-acceptance, a unique ability to fit into his neurotypical world and unconditional love. Though R.V. Kuser has learned to mask the many limitations of his disability and function successfully in our neurotypical world, his triumph comes at a cost. He can act neurotypical, but for only a limited time before regressing into a more genuine version of himself, who he claims...

Silblings of kids who have autism have unique perspectives on Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In this 30 minutes production these wise siblings ages 4-18 tell us about their frustration, their pain, their growth to acceptance and their exceptional loyalty to their siblings. Interspersed are brief interviews with some of the siblings on the spectrum. This is a must see for parents, professionals and kids who live and work with those diagnosed with ASD....

The Soulology Chronicles: Grit is a compilation of twelve people who have shared their riveting, raw, soulful and inspirational life stories. The authors reveal their real life experiences, strength and thoughts as they learned about themselves, pushed through their obstacles, and demonstrate how they have become who they are today as a result. These brave writers empower you with their words of wisdom and courage to help you with your life journey....

"Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have autism, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how therapists, teachers, and others help people with autism every day"--Amazon.com