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Our Top 10 Picks for Books on Parenting Autistic Children

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Here are our top 10 book picks for parents of kids on the autism spectrum based on customer reviews: 1. Marvel in Your Autistic Eyes: Character Lessons from My Son 2. Make a Wish for Me: A Family's Recovery from Autism 3. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew: Updated and Expanded Edition 4. Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World 5. Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism 6. Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism | Now an Award Winning Motion Picture   7. Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism 8. Ido in Autismland: Climbing Out of Autism’s Silent Prison 9. Pointing Is Rude: One Father's Story of Autism, Adoption, and Acceptance 10. Healing without Hurting: Treating ADHD, Apraxia and Autism Spectrum Disorders Naturally and Effectively without Harmful Medications More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Func

Overcoming the Challenges of Raising Kids with Asperger's and HFA

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Crucial strategies for parents who recently learned their child has Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism: There are many things moms and dads can do to help their kids with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism (HFA) overcome their challenges and get the most of life. From learning all you can about autism spectrum disorders to getting your youngster into treatment right away, you can make a big difference. It’s also important to make sure you get the support you need. When you’re looking after a youngster with Aspergers or HFA, taking care of yourself is not an act of selfishness—it’s a necessity. Being emotionally strong allows you to be the best mother or father you can be to your youngster in need. If you've recently learned that your youngster has (or might have) the disorder, you're probably wondering and worrying about what comes next. No parent is ever prepared to hear that a youngster is anything other than happy and healthy, and a diagnosis of an autism

Why Many Teens on the Autism Spectrum Are Stressed and Angry

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==> Discipline for Defiant Aspergers & High-Functioning Autistic Teens More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's : ==> How To Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums In Children With High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's ==> Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance ==> Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management to Children and Teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook ==> Parenting System that Reduces Problematic Behavior in Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

How to Help Children with Asperger's and HFA to Develop Language Skills

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“Do children with high functioning autism tend to have problems with speech and language? How can parents tell if their child has problems in this area, and what type of interventions are recommended?” Language seems to develop on time in kids with Asperger’s (AS) and High-Functioning Autism (HFA), but words, while formulated according to the rules, seem to lack functional effectiveness, because they most often are used to express immediate needs or to expound on the youngster’s favorite subjects. Young people with AS or HFA seem not to see the main idea or the pivotal point. They tend to have problems with abstraction, inference, or practical, functional language. Also, their semantic understanding is limited, which frequently shows up in tests and instructional measures of listening comprehension. Instead of delaying language development, AS and HFA impairs the subtleties of social communication. These boys and girls have difficulty understanding nuances (e.g., irony, s