autism

"Bat grows anxious as his third-grade year comes to an end and the time to release his pet skunk, Thor, out into the wild approaches"--Provided by publisher.

Sometimes Charity cannot control her body and because she has low-functioning autism, Charity cannot communicate her thoughts to anyone else, even though she feels all of the frustrations, fears, and doubts of a typical thirteen-year-old.

"With help from her family and teacher, Holly overcomes her dislike of having sticky hands to participate in a science experiment. Includes author's note about living with autism and sensory issues and a recipe for making slime"--Publisher.

"Twelve-year-old Army is reeling after her thoughtlessness leads to her dog's death, but channels her grief into a plan to help keep the new neighbors' autistic daughter from wandering away"--Provided by publisher.

Ten-year-old Frank's life revolves around his autistic brother, five-year-old Max, but after many changes over the course of a year, he discovers that he loves Max and is proud of him.

Teens with autism may experience repetitive patterns of behavior and challenges with social interactions. What Is Autism? explores this disorder, how it affects teens, and how it is managed.

"There are many ways your body can feel bad, and a great many things your body might need, but there is always something you can do to make your body feel better! Designed to help children on the autism spectrum develop insight into what can upset them and make them feel bad, this book uses simple words, pictures and icons to increase awareness of how to feel good again. It proceeds through various components of the body and mind to identify things that can go wrong and explore how to set them right. Suitable to be read with an adult, this book provides additional problem-solving exercises and skills practice in the form of activities, games and worksheets"--Back cover.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning vaccination.

Eleven-year-old knuckleball pitcher Vivy Cohen, who has autism, becomes pen pals with her favorite Major League baseball player after writing a letter to him as an assignment for her social skills class.

"Lauren, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, reluctantly takes on the role of flower girl in her aunt's wedding. While it's difficult to break her familiar routines and deal with unfamiliar cousins and scratchy dresses, Lauren eventually decides that having an extended family is worth the bother"--Provided by publisher.