Embrace neurodiversity and foster understandingAutism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals, fostering respect and acceptance for all individuals on the autism spectrum. Covering the basics of autism, including the latest research and diagnostic criteria, the book offers insights into neurological diversi...

A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our familiesNeurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that’s all of us—because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world’s population have some form of neurodivergence. Your life i...

Autism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals, fostering respect and acceptance for all individuals on the autism spectrum. It acknowledges the vastly different abilities and support needs among autistic individuals, portraying these experiences with depth and empathy.Through respectful dialogue and shared stories, the boo...

Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that's all of us—because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world's population have some form of neurodivergence.Imagine a world where we all understood ourselves better and appreciated more deeply the differences in others. No matter how your ...

Co-teaching-the practice of having special education and regular education teachers work together in inclusive classrooms-is one way to ensure that all students have equal access to challenging academic content. But the practice is a challenging one, requiring thoughtful planning and execution by cooperative classroom professionals. Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for designing inclusive learning environments, offers co-teachers structure and guidance in pursuing their goa...

Just because a child is gifted doesn't mean they don't have other types of neurodivergence, like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Conversely, even children with one of these diagnoses can be cognitively gifted. Raising Twice-Exceptional Children provides you with a road map to understand the complex make-up of your "gifted-plus," or twice-exceptional, child or teen.The book helps you understand your child's diagnosis, meet their social-emotional needs, build self-regulati...

The Late Adult Autism Diagnosis HandbookA Practical Guide to Self-Discovery, Understanding, Unmasking, and Thriving After a Later-in-Life Autism DiagnosisAre you wondering if you might be autistic? Have you recently received a diagnosis that's making you rethink your entire life?You're not alone. Thousands of adults are discovering they're autistic later in life, finally finding the missing piece that explains their...

An expanded edition filled with ideas, strategies, and tools for school counselorsThis Survival Guide helps counselors plan and implement an effective counseling program tailored to the needs of all students. Step by step, the book walks readers through every aspect of the school counselor job, including: designing a comprehensive counseling program, communicating with students and fellow staff, facilitating groups, promoting positive school discipline, integrating a guida...

In Supporting Student Executive Functions, two clinical and classroom experts deliver an insightful and accessible guide to executive functioning skills.Lisa Carey, Ed.D., and Alexis Reid, M.A., explain how these skills develop, how executive functioning challenges show up in the classroom, and how, if unaddressed, those challenges interfere with student learning.Part I: Understanding Executive Functioning builds an understanding o...

Living with Adult Autism: A Guide for Autistic Adults and Their Families is an empowering and comprehensive self-help guide that serves as an invaluable resource for adults navigating life on the autism spectrum and the people who support them.This book is specially designed to help those managing autism in adulthood. It’s a practical handbook that addresses the unique challenges adult autism presents, but more importantly, it also celebrates the exceptional qualities autistic adul...

Adult Autism Essentials: A Practical Workbook for Thriving with NeurodiversityConfidently Navigate Adult Life with AutismWhether you've recently received a diagnosis, suspect you may be autistic, or are supporting someone on their journey, Adult Autism Essentials offers a compassionate and practical guide to understanding and thriving with adult autism.Designed for autistic adults, their loved ones, and professionals, this ...

Finally, It All Makes SenseThe Complete Late Diagnosis Autism Guide for WomenFinally understand yourself after years of feeling different.If you're a woman in your 30s, 40s, or beyond who has always felt like you didn't quite fit in, this book offers the answers you've been searching for. Late autism diagnosis in women is becoming increasingly common as we recognize how autism presents differently in females.Discover...