As a sensitive sixteen-year-old on the autism spectrum living in a single-parent home, Joel leads a stressful life full of bullies, bad grades, and money woes. Figuring that stardom will solve all of his problems, he accepts Marshall’s offer. But once Joel arrives in the new world, he...
This post begins by explaining the benefits of reading books to help kids understand their feelings. It is followed by several lists of feelings books for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, elementary-aged kids, tweens, and teens–that can help children understand their feelings and the inten...
Amazon is removing from its online marketplace "autism cure" books that unscientifically claim children can be cured of autism with pseudoscientific methods such as ingesting and bathing in a potentially toxic form of bleach and taking medication meant to treat arsenic and lead poisoning. Amazon ...
Flyn explores 13 places where humans used to live but have now left for good. While most of the locations were hastily evacuated due to environmental disasters or war, the case of urban decline in Detroit is more about being gradually left behind. Flyn is very good at explaining concepts in...
pilots the ship for the raiding party which includes her brilliant brother Ethan who appears to be somewhere on the autism spectrum. The story has danger and intrigue and plot twists with action so fast it can make your head spin. There is even some light romance. Highly recommended. I love...
is enriched by illustrations of children in each yoga pose, so no prior experience of yoga is necessary to help children carry out each activity. The book also provides information on using this approach with children with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, including ADHD and autism. ...
Flyn explores 13 places where humans used to live but have now left for good. While most of the locations were hastily evacuated due to environmental disasters or war, the case of urban decline in Detroit is more about being gradually left behind. Flyn is very good at explaining concepts in...
This is an intriguing book by an award-winning writer, subtitled A Scientific Guide to Growing Up. Since childhood, the author (who was diagnosed with autism and later with ADHD) has loved the logic of the scientific world whilst often being baffled by social interactions. She could understand...
There are many books that offer a serious theology of disability and this author — a black pastor who self-identifies as neurodiverse (he used to call himself “The Autism Pastor”) — is a lover of Jesus and a good writer who “weaves together his personal experience, the history of th...
Here are some recommended books for parents to learn sign language to teach to their children. Email it to us! Not Sure Where to Start? These books are for you! They do a nice job of explaining language development as well as offering activities and ideas for increasing not just verbal sp...