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Raising a Strong-Willed Child is an essential resource for parents of strong-willed children who want practical and effective strategies that work. This book was written specifically for parents looking for new ways to approach parenting challenges such as defiance, tantrums, and stubbornness, among others. It is a quick and easy listen with lots of practical advice you can apply right away. Use the information in this book as an opportunity to better understand what is going on inside the mind of your child.

Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment, 2nd Edition, helps professionals learn how to identify, assess, and diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In a time when detection and awareness of ASD are on the rise, this book addresses the primary domains of assessment, discusses the purpose of assessment, suggests test instruments, and identifies the unique clinical applications of each instrument to the diagnosis of ASD.

Ist das abendliche Zubettgehen ein ewiger Kampf und findet der Nachwuchs nur schwer in den Schlaf? Ist Ihr Kind im Alltag öfter reizbar, unruhig und unausgeglichen? Haben Sie das Gefühl, dass schon Ihr Kindergartenkind von Stress geplagt wird? Das ist heutzutage leider keine Seltenheit mehr und umso wichtiger ist es, aktiv gegenzusteuern. Wie das geht? Zum Beispiel ganz unkompliziert mit Traumreisen – der fantasievollen Auszeit, die Sie jederzeit aus dem Hut zaubern können.

A journey to the center of an Aspie brain. Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in his mid-forties, Cédric H. Roserens used writing as a therapy. The result: an aspie trilogy, an autistic triptych composed of the short dystopia The Last Autist, the mini guide Planet Asperger, and the fairy tale The Autistic Prince.

In A Social Story for the Rest of Us, Carol merges her expertise and experience as an autism consultant as she describes with disarming honesty what "the rest of us" need to know to work effectively on behalf of those in our care.

ADHD is a condition in the brain many people are somewhat familiar with. However, when it comes to the specifics, the majority of us are still left in the dark. The main essence of ADHD is missing when people just think that you’re hyperactive and unfocused. There is way more to it. And not only is so much more to say about the causes of ADHD, but about the consequences as well. The author of this audiobook has decided to give you a better grasp of what ADHD is, where it comes from, and what it means in someone’s everyday life.

Wits Guts Grit is inspired by the many what-if questions acclaimed science writer and mother of two Jena Pincott asked herself as research on the invisible forces that shape our minds and health has emerged and grown over the past decade. What if we identify the microbes that support stress resilience, find ways to expose our kids to them, and then test them?

Named president and CEO of NBC at the age of 43, he faced a two-headed dragon: on one hand, distrust from the network people deeply skeptical of the "suit" from GE, their new corporate parent; and on the other, fiscal oversight demands from a cautious, conservative institution reluctant to invest heavily in a media business they didn't understand. For the next 20 years, he managed to navigate the fine line between the two and in the process completely reinvent - and save - the network.

To make this groundbreaking audiobook, Dr. James Lyons-Weiler combed through the past fifty years of published research on autism, exploring subjects such as genetic variation, mechanisms of neurotoxicity of metals and pesticides, and the central and combined roles of each in causing autism.

Don't miss out on the chance to make mealtimes a pleasure for your family. Order The Autism-Friendly Cookbook today and embark on a culinary journey that will change your life. Say goodbye to mealtime pain and agitation, and embrace the joy of preparing and sharing delicious, health-conscious meals with your loved ones.

They’re not broken—they’re extraordinary. For millions of neurodivergent students, especially those with ADHD, daily life can feel like an uphill battle. From forgotten homework to struggles with time management and emotional regulation, these challenges strain relationships, erode self-esteem, and create far-reaching consequences. But ADHD isn’t a flaw—it’s a different way of functioning, one that thrives with the right support.

There is nothing wrong with the dyslexic child’s brain. They do not need medication and do not need to be "rewired" nor "recalibrated". Laughton’s message to parents and educators is that once they accept this processing difference and understand the dyslexic style of thinking, they can readily work with these children and help them achieve their own success.

Autism has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years, thanks to dramatically increasing rates of diagnosis, extensive organizational mobilization, journalistic coverage, biomedical research, and clinical innovation. Understanding Autism, a social history of the expanding diagnostic category of this contested illness, takes a close look at the role of emotion - specifically, of parental love - in the intense and passionate work of biomedical communities investigating autism.

This isn’t another book telling you to “fake it till you make it” or memorize endless scripts. How to Talk to Anyone Without Masking gives you real, neurodivergent-friendly strategies to talk to people with confidence—without abandoning who you are. You’ll learn how to express yourself clearly, stay grounded under pressure, and finally connect with others without the exhaustion of pretending. Whether you're navigating small talk, conflict, or deep conversations, this book helps you feel less alone—and more equipped.

For more than 30 years, parents, caregivers, and health care providers have trusted Seizures and Epilepsy in Children to provide comprehensive, science-based information and practical answers to the most common questions about these conditions. In this new edition, completely revised and updated, a team of experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine offers guidance

In the transformative guide, "Men with ADHD: Navigating Relationships," listeners are invited into a world where the complexities of ADHD and interpersonal relationships are explored with depth, empathy, and actionable insight. This book serves as a lifeline for men navigating the often turbulent waters of relationships affected by ADHD, offering a beacon of hope and a path to understanding.

“I love my child to death but he/she is driving me crazy!” “You named it. Time-out, bribery, punishment, reward charts…Nothing works.” Sound familiar? So you are wondering: Why are there constant power struggles? What can you do to minimize tantrums while empowering your child to be confident and cooperative? Discover smart and easy solutions to avoid everyday conflict with your child and WHEN one arises, be ready to solve those tantrum episodes and prevent them from happening again.

In this book, Prusiner tells the remarkable story of his discovery of prions - infectious proteins that replicate and cause disease but surprisingly contain no genetic material - and reveals how superb and meticulous science is actually practiced with talented teams of researchers who persevere. He recounts the frustrations and rewards of years of research and offers fascinating portraits of his peers as they raced to discover the causes of fatal brain diseases.

You want your children to grow strong, healthy, and resilient, and become competent, happy, and fulfilled in their lives. You know you won’t always be around to be their safety net, so they need to become competent and effective in their own right, at some point. But adding ADHD into the mix means we need to bring a whole different level of thinking to our parenting strategies. It’s not just about managing what the rest of the world sees as naughty or bad behavior. It’s not just about getting them to sit still, be quiet, and obey. That kind of thinking went out with the Titanic!

MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD The essential real-world guide for navigating your baby’s first year with confidence, written by a nationally renowned pediatrician and organized by topic for easy reference Welcome to parenthood! Having a baby is both exciting...and terrifying. Let's face...