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Corona ve Korku

Korkudan dolayı gün geçtikçe artan daha çok korona vakası olmaya devam ediyor. Yaklaşık 2 yıldır insanlar, ufacık bir umut verilmeden, sürekli korku içinde yaşıyor ve bu durum her geçen gün daha da kötüye gidiyor. Kendi kendini iyileştirme sisteminin, iyi bir iyileşme yolu olduğunu artık öğrenmeliyiz. “The Lancet” dergisinin yakın tarihli bir araştırmasına göre, Corona dünya çapında 125…

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Daley, Beth. 2022. “Anti-Asian Violence Spiked in the US During the Pandemic, Especially in Blue-state Cities.” The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/anti-asian-violence-spiked-in-the-us-during-the-pandemic-especially-in-blue-state-cities-176501).

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Books That Offer Hope For Individuals With Autism And Also For Those Who Love Them

The books related to autism are editorials that tells the readers about the challenges faced by the parents and children of this disorder. These books play an important role to help parents understand the wants of their children and to be loving, understanding and tend to them with patience. They denotes how important it is to understand people with special needs by focussing on their behaviours.

Some of the best autism related books, easily available on Pdf, Kindle and also in paperback editions, are:

Autism All-Stars: How we use our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life

Josie Santomauro, a full-time writer, has penned many books on autism and was awarded the Parent/Carer Award in 2009 for outstanding achievement by Autism Queensland, Australia. Damian, her son, was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when he was five years old.

The book contains stories which are full of wisdom and inspiration for people with autism or Asperger Syndrome and also those close to them. It instigates the readers to look at the great talents and understand the unique thought of individuals affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  

Author: Josie Santomauro

Available: Kindle/Paperback

Autism and Asperger Syndrome

The life of people with autism contains many puzzles! Some of them are intellectually gifted but are incapacitated to involve in social interaction and communication. It is amazing to know how their mind works, through the neural level, in a particular field. This is one of the best autism related books that explains the diagnostic criteria of the syndrome with richly illustrated pages and apt examples from clinical practices. Thus, people with autism or Asperger syndrome, are also categorized as a high-functioning group.

Author: Uta Frith

Available: Kindle/Paperback

Autism Breakthrough: The ground-breaking method that has helped families all over the world

This is one of the most sought after books related to autism which is dedicated to the parents having kids with autism.  Raun Kaufman's parents were informed that he had the syndrome of autism, but instead of sending him to an institution, they decided to look for a better solution themselves. They connected with him lovingly and patiently and gradually steered Raun out of his disorder. Penned by Raun himself, this book explains about autism related behaviours and strategies of the Son-Rise program me. For parents with kids on autistic spectrum, the book provides them with hope and new ways to break free from autism.

Author: Raun K. Kaufman

Available: Kindle/Paperback

Autism Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Written by professional educators and researchers, the book gives practical advice on autism and explains the best educational process and programs for young children with autism. The book provides various solutions to deal with autism related issues and to promote behaviour skills.  The book provides parents, caregivers and teachers the needed information to ensure caring & success for children and adults with autism.

Author: Matt Tincani, E. Amanda Boutot

Available: Kindle/Paperback

Autism Every Day

The book, ‘Autism Every Day’, written by the famous autism consultant, Alyson Beytien, reflects on the years of her professional and personal experience for handling autism. She is a popular national & international speaker, a consultant, a parent/teacher trainer and also a trainer for school systems throughout the United States and Canada. In the book Alyson Beytien suggests over 150 tried proved techniques for home, school, and community.

Author: Alyson Beytien

Available: Kindle/Paperback

Autism Goes to School

Readers of the book ‘Autism Goes To school’, who followed Ben and Kyle’s journey, have commented that the book is indeed beneficial.  Although not every strategy works for everyone, still the book helps the parents to look-out for the sensory issues that contribute to the difficulties in individuals and also ways to help them out. The book conveys the communicative aspect of autism and strategies to help a child express his wants and needs in suitable ways.

Author: Dr. Sharon a. Mitchell

Available: Kindle/Paperback/Free for eBook

For more references of books with informative text and visuals, there is an extensive list to help you guide individuals to be as independent as they can be. Do click on the given link: https://www.autismconnect.com/resources/books