autism in children

Emily Colson shares the story of her experiences as the single mother of a child diagnosed with autism, and tells how she developed her own visual communication system for working with Max.

Profiles five children with autism, their parents, and acting coach Elaine Hill as they take on the enterprise of a full-length stage production.

A young boy describes his friendship with Zack, who is autistic, discussing the challenges Zack faces and how he acts.

"... turns the tables on common depictions of neurological difference by drolly revealing how people who are not on the autistic spectrum are perceived by those who are. The autistic narrator's bafflement at his neurotypical friend's quirks shows that 'normal' is simply a matter of perspective"--Amazon.com.

Explores autism in children, including the cause, symptoms, treatment, and what it's like to live with it.

Offers teachers, aides, principals, and parents practical advice to help them better understand the behavior of students with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism and manage behavior problems in the classroom and at home.

"It's been estimated that 1 in 6 American kids is living with some form of developmental disorder. Whether it's reading problems caused by dyslexia or the interpersonal challenges of autism, these conditions have a profound impact on kids and their families. This book explains the many different types of developmental disorders, and it explores what can be done to make life with these conditions more manageable. Diseases and disorders transform the experience of childhood, forcing kids to confront adult concerns that we wish they could avoid. The set Living with Diseases and Disorders provides reliable facts about some of the most significant chronic illnesses, while also offering reassuring tips and advice about how to manage the disorders and have the best life possible"--Provided by the publisher.

"This...color picture book uses the metaphor of a train to teach basic conventions of conversation to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)"--Back cover.

". . . Through alternating narratives based on their own lives and the similar experiences of other teens, Ryan Elizabeth Pette and her twin brother, RJ, who has autism, bravely and honestly reveal what it means to be a teen living with the disorder . . ."--Jacket flap.