#autismbooks

[ralfycustoms]

Credit to from @earthbound.madness (@get_regrann) - - Day 4 of #autismawarenessweek. I decided to make another one of these pictures, this time for traits that a girl on the spectrum might exhibit. I read a LOT on female traits in the past couple of years (no surprise there) including a really useful checklist by Samantha Craft which I linked to in my blog (link in bio). I included some of her points on this image, along with others I remembered from previous research. There are loads more common and not-so-common traits but I didn’t have space for any more on this picture, so if you feel like this sounds like you - you might want to check out my blog post. Autism presents very differently in girls, which is why many of us aren’t diagnosed until adulthood. P.s. I’m using the word “autism” as the blanket term here as Aspergers isn’t as widely used as a diagnosis anymore. This wasn’t supposed to sound like an essay but I’m currently writing a dissertation for my MA too and it appears to have crept into my IG post! I am not going to use Harvard referencing for this though. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismacceptance #autismacceptancemonth #autisticartist #autisticpride #actuallyautistic #aspergerssyndrome #aspergersawareness #asd #autismawareness #aspiegirl #autismacceptance #aspergers #autismdiagnosis #aspie #aspiesofinstagram #autisticpride #autismblog #kidlitart #autismbooks #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #positivevibes #autism #aspergerssyndrome #autismawarenessday #actuallyautistic #girlswithautism #girlswithaspergers https://www.instagram.com/p/B2W__gcAPVo/?igshid=11huyurr24lch

[readbooksreview-blog]

This book does not tell you about tips how people with ASD to be successful in the future. It tells some stories of adult with ASD run their lives, their journeys. . Nice stories to read from different people with different backgrounds. . #autism #autismbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/BzjtdnQAx9m/?igshid=10afvy00i5i4m

[autismcomments]

Discussing autism with a child

When my son was diagnosed with autism aged six, I wanted to tell him about his autism, because I think it’s important that people know about their own diagnosis (it helps them to understand themselves - always a good thing, and they will notice differences in themselves anyway that they need to understand the reason for - not guess at a wrong reason), but I struggled to know how to go about it.

I didn’t think a direct conversation would work very well, it can be difficult to get his attention sometimes and he also has a verbal processing delay, something which was very obvious at that age (he is now 8, and his sister is 11). He’s always been better at reading things, he takes it in straight away. Bedtime reading quickly became him reading to himself rather than us reading to him! He loves reading, and finding out things - science, how things work etc (but also funny books like the pig diary books by Emer Stamp, the Danger Is Everywhere series by David O'Doherty and the Storey Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths being some of his favourites). He’s very good at reading, and very fast too!

I remember at school, when he was in Year 1 and being assessed for autism, they had an art day. At one point the children were sat around tables covered in newspaper and a teacher was telling them and demonstrating what they needed to do to make an item. My son appeared to be paying no attention at all, he was busy reading the newspaper article in front of him on the table, which was there to protect the table from glue! He just can’t help but read things. I worry that when he gets to high school age he’ll spend all his time standing in corridors distracted by displays, reading them, and missing all his lessons!

So, naturally, I thought a book would be the best way to start telling him about his autism.

I initially tried buying a short picture book about the friendship of two boys, one of whom was autistic. It had good reviews but I was extremely disappointed with it because the autistic child was incredibly tailored to very specific autism presentation, none of which seemed to apply to my son! It just wasn’t relevant, so I didn’t use it, and didn’t know what to do next. What I really needed was a “See Inside Autism” book, but it doesn’t exist (my son loves those non-fiction books, and owns most of them).

So, eventually, I decided to write something myself for him. This idea gradually grew! At first I wrote and sketched by hand and thought I’d put together a handmade thing for him. Then I realised I could self-publish on Kindle and I paid an animator friend (Billy Allison) to draw some professional versions of my rubbish pencil sketches. It would then be something more appealing for my son which might engage and maintain his focus; he would also know that his mum went to the effort of making a book for him and I could include a dedication. The book could then also be read by his friends, and if it was of any benefit to anybody else in the world it would be out there for them too. I just got it finished in time to publish on Amazon Kindle during World Autism Awareness Week (WAAW) in 2015. A print on demand paperback version followed (after a positive Amazon review requested a paperback version, and me finding out how to provide one).

I’ve always been very open about my son’s diagnosis, talking to parents of his friends, and parents of children at school. I’ve always had a very positive reaction and I know some parents talked to their children about it and used my book when I launched it free during WAAW; it benefitted everyone. It definitely benefitted my son to have people around him that had some level of awareness and understanding. Children seemed to be more friendly and supportive to my son afterwards, definitely not less, and parents were interested in finding out more. Although I appreciate that my positive experience of course doesn’t guarantee that everyone will find the same.

I do believe peer awareness is important. Having attended an anti-bullying workshop for parents of children on the autism spectrum it (peer awareness) is highly recommended for helping the prevention of bullying (not only for the understanding of people who may otherwise be the bully, but also for your child having a protective barrier of people around them that understand and help to prevent others from bullying). I have also discovered the fantastic Gareth Morewood since then, a secondary school SENCo who is a prominent advocate of peer awareness in the classroom: http://blog.optimus-education.com/peer-support-autistic-students-bobby%E2%80%99s-story

Knowing about my son’s autism has also meant that parents sometimes ask me questions about it, giving me the opportunity to further spread understanding. They also tell me if they’ve heard something on the radio about autism, or seen something on TV or read an article - incase I’m interested; or thoughtfully ask if he’ll be alright (sometimes their own child has prompted them, which is particularly wonderful) at their child’s upcoming birthday party etc. (e.g. should they tell the professional leading the party, is there anything they should specifically cater for etc.).

So, if you are struggling with how to explain your young child’s diagnosis to them, or would like a young child to understand something about autism, feel free to give my book a try! Everyone is different, but it seeks to get that message across and that difference isn’t bad (it’s an encouraging and positive book!). It’s a conversation starter where you can then talk about how autism affects your specific child. My son, and some of his friends, read it at age 6/7, when in Year 3 of primary school. The Children’s Guide To Autism by Fiona Reeves on Amazon: Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Childrens-Guide-Autism-Fiona-Reeves-ebook/dp/B00VC4XY24/ Amazon USA: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VC4XY24

I few months ago I finished my second book, The Children’s Guide to Things People Say (but don’t really mean), which is a children’s reference book about UK idioms / metaphors / phrases / sayings e.g. “set the cat among the pigeons”. It is full of child-friendly example scenarios, and a few opportunities to colour in pictures. There are two paperback versions, full colour interior (more expensive) , and monochrome interior (half the price and more opportunities to colour in).

[growingupautie]

Justin and his pup got my Pro-Autistic Pro-Stim children's book "The Boy Who Lost His Stims" out now on Kindle and Paperback! d^_^b get yours at the links below.

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[inspirationmatters]

Carol Kranowitz Interview A preschool teacher turned author revolutionized children’s work and play through sensory-motor techniques https://www.upliftingvoices.org/HelpfulWorkDetail.aspx?name=Carol%20Kranowitz&id=4&totalrec=5 #autismbook #autismawerness #authorsofinstagram #author #bookstagram #booklover #book #sensory https://www.instagram.com/p/CRPgVjVsq9B/?utm_medium=tumblr

[andnextcomesl]

The best autism books #autism #autismbooks #booklist: http://bit.ly/2GAGJBK

[aspieandme]

This interview was made more than eight years ago. There are hundreds of comments to which I have replied to. The latest comment came today. In my interview I explain in great detail how my parents realised I was different aged two but would never be able to get a diagnosis. Even I 47 years later didn’t believe I would be diagnosed with Aspergers and ADHD and Dyspraxia. You can watch the video and see the comments here https://youtu.be/uBFt3JzNV0A You can also read my story written by numerous papers the main being https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/all-my-life-ive-known-that-i-was-different-7904276.html Visit the the Autism Show this coming December https://london.autismshow.co.uk/ where you can learn about what it is like living as an older adult with the conditions of Aspergers ADHD and Dyspraxia. Come an listen to may talk about why there is literally no support but how I am now in the most perfect and harmonious loving relationship and how it has worked for me and the lady I am with. I will also be launching a new fiction book based on true life events there. #autism #aspergerssyndrome #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #austismshow #Iwasdifferent #thinkdifferently #spectrum #support #lackofsupport #olderadult #autismadult #autismworld #autismspectrum #autismaustralia #autismone #autismcanada #autismdubai #autismsociety #autismeye #autismshow #adhd #dyspraxia #lovingrelationship #harmony #autismusa #autismbook #author #livingwithaspergers (at Enfield Chase) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVu6KPjh-z/?igshid=9g3v1jnivb3

[artemisiaroam-blog]

My 7 published books as of 2018

[autismlive]

Meet cartoon Phill, a non-verbal Autistic boy with his own book!

[theautismdirectory]

Following The Hoofprints: From un-teachable child to student horse whisperer by Charlie Avent https://t.co/jlh8SbhSu1 #autismbooks #TAD #RT http://ift.tt/2kmkmTf

[readbooksreview-blog]

When you're dealing with children and students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), you need this book. Travis Thompson is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota school of Medicine. He focuses on ASD, and he has grandson with it. Based on his experience academically and personally, he shares how to get in touch with youngsters with ASD. His book of course so technical, but it's easy to read for me as a layperson. . #autism #asd #autismbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzjrq96AjHR/?igshid=20q11cejti58

[autismcomments]

The Children's Guide To Autism book

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Childrens-Guide-Autism-Fiona-Reeves-ebook/dp/B00VC4XY24/ Amazon USA: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VC4XY24 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25249890-the-children-s-guide-to-autism

[helpingkidsrise]

"My Brother Charlie” was written by Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter, Ryan Elizabeth Peete. The book is based on Ryan’s relationship with her twin brother RJ. It is a heartwarming account of a young girl learning to understand her twin brother’s autism. Books like "My Brother Charlie" help bring awareness and understanding to the various challenges families face. #Autism #asd #specialneeds #autismspeaks #autismbooks #diversity

[inspirationmatters]

Inspirational journey of a talented author with autism who discovered the power of the written word. http://www.inspirationmatters.org/Interviewshow.aspx?name=Sarah%20Stup&id=61&totalrec=8&Alpha=S #inspire #autism #autismawareness #awards #awareness #author #bookstagram #book #autismbooks #writer #writers #express #typewriter #instalikes #words #excellent #usa #school #specialneeds #sen #education #voice #children #childrensbooks #kids #family #autismmom

[huxtales-blog]

Today, I read the whole of Shtum by @jemlester. It completely sucked me in in a way I was not expecting. Ben's son Jonah is severely autistic, and as their council refuses to pay for residential schooling, Ben and his wife agree to a fake separation in a hope that single parenthood will help tip the scales. Ben and Jonah move in with Ben's elderly father Georg, and through battles against the council, the three generations of men open up to each other. Ben is a brilliantly sardonic, awful man, who says terrible things but then sweet things and you just can't decide how much you root for him or just for Jonah to get the life he deserves. Combine personal demons, dark humour, the draconian benefits system and the history of Hungarian Jews, and you have Shtum. This copy was sent to me by @orionbooks and marks the beginning of a spree in autistic fiction. #bookworm #bookblogger #booknerdigans #bookstagram #book #books #shtum #jemlester #autism #asd #autismbooks #booknerds #fiction #bookseller #book📖 #aspergers

[andnextcomesl]

The best autism books #autism #autismbooks #booklist: https://ift.tt/2FDEoEi