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"Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn't respect, support, or embrace who they really are--these are what Deborah Reber is calling the "differently wired" kids, the one in five children with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's, giftedness, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodifferences. Their challenges are many. But for the parents who love them, the challenges are just as hard--struggling to find the right school, the right...
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Often described as "social phobia's cousin" and misdiagnosed as autism, selective mutism is a debilitating fear of speaking in some situations experienced by some children. The disorder usually presents in children before the age of five, but it may not be recognized until the child starts school. When requested to speak, children with selective mutism often look down, blush, or otherwise express anxiety that disrupts their engagement with people...
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One of the autism community's most beloved classics, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew has informed, delighted, and guided millions of families and professionals the world over since its first edition was published in 2005. A child's voice leads into each chapter, offering a one-of-a-kind exploration into how ten core characteristics of autism affect our children's perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical, sensory and...
4) Damn Lucky
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Being adopted can be unsettling or awkward. It can be a mystery that you want to unravel. Or it can just be part of your DNA.
Having a handicapped child can be terrifying, especially during a time when there wasn't a lot of information to search for. For me, it was a matter of gut-inspired decisions that happened to turn out right.
When you combine those two elements, you come up with some thought-provoking and sometimes funny life situations....
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Rebel is a strong, determined, and freewheeling redhead who lives for speed and loves to go fast in her wheelchair throughout the hallways of her school.
However, her lightning-fast speed gets her into trouble, and she is sent to the principal's office.
Expecting detention for going too fast, Rebel is shocked to learn that the principal instead suggests that she enter the competitive and fast-paced world of Roller Derby.
Will Rebel be rolling with...
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Motivational rhymes are a source of inspiration and encouragement, cleverly crafted in poetic form to uplift spirits and foster positive attitudes. These rhymes often convey empowering messages, emphasizing virtues like perseverance, courage, and resilience. They serve as a beacon of motivation, nudging individuals to overcome challenges, pursue goals, and embrace a positive mindset.Infused with optimism, these rhymes are designed to spark a sense...
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In 2003, Kerry L. Brooks's son was diagnosed with autism, devastating his family. Their physician offered only two recommendations: prepare their son for a group home, and focus on having other children.
Kerry was no medical expert, but he was a determined father and his son's biggest advocate. Refusing to follow the doctor's orders, he and his wife continued to search-not for a cure, but for strategies that would help their son reach his highest...
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How to train a Superhero: A Story of Autism is a must-read for all parents. This book was written to encourage and inspire any parent or person, not just parents of children with disabilities. Teresia shares her journey of raising two sons on the autism spectrum. Within these pages, there is laughter, tears, passion, and encouragement as Teresia shares their search for diagnosis, the challenges they faced training them up and her personal testimony...
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The story of the Breitling family continues as Matthew Breitling has grown up! He is now 31 years old, some of his sisters have married, and he is Uncle Matthew to four nieces and nine nephews! It is the Breitling's wish to continue to share their very personal story to help others. Matthew was diagnosed with Achalasia in 2013, and again, they almost lost him. But Matthew is such a gentle spirit, and yet he is a fighter! He survived in 2013 and he...
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Sometimes a chance event can change the course of our lives forever. If you believe in destiny it may not just be a chance event, in fact it may be something that has brought us to a path in life that was meant to be. In our journey with childhood cancer you will see just that and maybe if you are going through a similar situation you will see that for yourself and family too. My beautiful 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with Wilms tumor kidney...
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At eighteen months, Ashley Ruben still didnt talk. She wouldnt respond when her name was called; she didnt appear to hear either. She fixated on tiny pieces of dirt and ate only crunchy foods. She was enveloped in a thick fogimpenetrable by everyone except Barney the Dinosaur. She worked puzzles like a kindergartener and was computer-savvy before she was two years old. Her mothers late-night searches on the Internet hinted at a reason for her lack...
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J'ai envie de partager mon point de vue, celui de parent, de mère surtout. Je veux parler du quotidien, de cette étiquette de parents inadéquats que l'on nous colle trop facilement e de mon expérience à gérer ce fléau tant controversé, cette maladie qui n'en paraît pas une pour beaucoup d'observateurs.
Avec ce témoignage, pas de solutions faciles, de phrases creuses et de promesses de bonheur sauf... si vous acceptez de faire le voyage...
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Harry Bynum es un padre cariñoso con más de 20 años de experiencia personal en el cuidado de una hija con necesidades especiales. Tanto él como su esposa Debra han estado totalmente implicados en todos los aspectos de la vida de Callie desde el día en que nació, y continúan haciéndolo.
La perspectiva única de Harry sobre la "agenda completa" de la vida y los requisitos de cuidar a alguien que necesita atención y supervisión totales las...
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Savoir comment agir quand il est question d'allergies alimentaires, ce n'est pas si compliqué !
Pour Amy, c'est bientt le grand jour : l'entrée à la maternelle. Elle a très hâte, mais aussi un peu peur... Pourquoi ? Amy a des allergies alimentaires et, à ses yeux, l'école est un nouveau milieu rempli de dangers potentiels. Heureusement, sa maman connaît les gestes à poser et les paroles à prononcer pour la rassurer.
Rien de mieux qu'un...
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Written from the perspective of his big sister Rebecca, The Amazing TommyTom will entertain and educate the reader. Our life with Autism is very interesting and should be shared. Please join Thomas and our family as we experience life. God has richly blessed us with Thomas, and we love him dearly. You will too!
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My name is Christian. Come and learn to ski together with me!
I promise you it will be great fun!
First of all, not all children are born in the city and not all children go on a ski vacation with their parents without knowing how to ski.
Some children are born in the mountains and for them it is like baby's milk. The little boy below, Alex, is only two years old. The little girl is even younger.
I was at the time living in the city of Salzburg...
17) A Bit About Me
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Two phone calls. One mysterious death. This is a true story. On July 4, 2020 Kory received two phone calls. One from her uncle, saying her mother was found dead in her bedroom from an overdose. A second from a homicide detective saying he believes it was murder-and her uncle is the suspect. Now Kory wants to find the truth about what happened to her mother. But sifting through the conflicting details and compelling evidence turns out to be a hell...
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In 1987, when Pat Linkhorn found herself raising two daughters with special needs, she had to rely on letters to get the information she needed. These days, the process of finding information for children with disabilities is much more straightforward. In this collection of writings, Linkhorn shares a personal account of her experiences and offers advice on dealing with the various issues that she encountered through the years.Linkhorn hopes to help...
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Special needs children love the world around them. They sometimes need some help from superheroes.
Ashley was a special needs child that had her superheroes to bring her laughter each and every day!
Superheroes are with our children each moment! They are children, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, family members, nurses, doctors, and service animals.
Our children are gifts from God!
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Where's Becky? chronicles the family odyssey of raising a special needs child. It is a memoir that describes the development of a family over thirty years, written in four voices: mom, dad, older sister and, intermittently, the star of the show, Becky. Where's Becky? is written with the insight of psychoanalysis, the style of dedicated writers, and the authority of a family determined to not only survive but to flourish.
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