autism

When an accident kills a close friend and puts her brother in a coma, Scotty blames herself and has a hard time moving on. Although friends and family try to help, Scotty must find the power to forgive herself to be able to move on.

Khai Diep has autism and believes he is incapable of having "big" feelings such as love or grief. Rather than attribute this loss of emotion to the autism, he instead considers himself defective and shuts himself off to romantic relationships. His mother then travels back to Vietnam to find him a mail-order bride. She meets Esme Tran, a mixed-race girl who thinks marrying an American man might be the only way to help her family. But as she attempts to teach Khai about the lessons of how to feel love, she feels her own feelings for the man growing, finally realizing that she's in love with a man who can't reciprocate. Khai, for his part, must learn how to unlock his inner emotion or else run the risk of losing Esme forever.

"When he is unable to play baseball with other children because their loud noises hurt his head, a young autistic boy uses his love of painting and colors to find another way to make friends. Includes suggested activities"--OCLC.

Tells the story of "... a teenage boy on the autism spectrum who learns he is capable of love"--Provided by publisher.

"Join a spunky collection of paintbrushes as they set out to create a grand masterpiece. When some of the brushes don't cooperate, is it because they are misbehaving...or is there another reason entirely? In this story, young readers are introduced to some of the behavioral differences in their autistic peers. Without ever mentioning any particular challenge or disability by name, this story helps children recognize and understand what autism is, and impress upon them the importance of showing kindness to those who are different, wrapped into a fun story with lighthearted, engaging characters."--Publisher's website.

Twelve-year-old Maggie Chowder strives to be like comic superhero Eagirl, and while her family life and friendships are in turmoil, an unforgettable trip to Comic Con helps her see that change is not all bad.

"Jack might be the only kid in the world who is dreading the summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his autistic kid sister, Maddy. It's a lot of responsibility, and it's boring, too, because Maddy doesn't talk. Ever. But then, one day at the flea market, Maddy does talk--and tells Jack to trade their mom's car for a box of mysterious seeds. It's the best mistake Jack has ever made. What starts as a normal garden behind the house quickly grows up into a wild, magical jungle with tiny onion babies running amok, huge, pink pumpkins that bite, and, on one moonlit night that changes everything...a dragon."--Back cover.

While reluctantly agreeing to "babysit" his autistic older cousin during the last summer before high school, Johnny discovers a new friend in his cousin, as well as an appreciation for what really matters in a person.

Recounts the experiences of Kristine Barnett and her autistic son, Jacob, in which, against the advice of developmental specialist, she pulled Jacob out of special ed and began to work with Jacob herself focusing on what he could do rather than what he couldn't, as they had done in special ed.

Temple Grandin's research into animal behavior and inventions in farm technology have changed the way that livestock are treated across North America and all over the world. She also campaigner for autism awareness, helping to promote an understanding of this disorder.