autistic youth

Mickey Tussler, a minor league pitcher for the 1949 Milwaukee Brewers, struggles with the public threats when an African American player joins the team.

Drawing on her own experiences, the author provides guidance and encouragement for teenage girls entering middle school, with advice on dealing with the first days of school, class work, the special problems of fitting in, and a number of other emotional or social challenges they might face.

Despite his overwhelming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically-gifted, autistic fifteen-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers secret information about his mother.

A guide to understanding children and teens with autism and Asperger's syndrome, providing basic information about the disorders, with discussion of early indicators, diagnosis, and related topics, and including checklists for parents and teachers designed to help them encourage, support, and communicate with affected children.

Describes sixty social situations that represent real-life situations individuals with autism may encounter during their daily lives; features discussion questions designed to help teenagers with autism reflect on the scenarios and explore their emotions and friendships; and offers tips on how parents can help.

Emma Hunt's son Jacob, who has Asperger's syndrome and occasionally tries helping the police with his unique forensic analysis abilities, falls under suspicion when a murder occurs in town, reminding Emma of society's--and the legal system's--misunderstanding with regard to the behavioral cues associated with Asperger's.

Autistic author Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay provides insight into how the mind of an autistic person works and how someone with autism views the world.

Twelve individuals with autism describe their experiences as college students, reflecting upon their social and sensory difficulties as well as their love of learning.

Autistic author Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay provides insight into how the mind of an autistic person works and how someone with autism views the world.

Offers insight into the common communication patterns of children with autism, providing advice to children and adults on how to approach and talk to children affected by this disorder.