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Misfit, truant, delinquent. John Robison was never a model child, and he wasn’t a model dad either. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of 40, he approached fatherhood as a series of logic puzzles and practical jokes. When his son, Cubby, asked, “Where did I come from?” John said he’d bought him at the Kid Store and that the salesman had cheated him by promising Cubby would “do all chores”. He read electrical engineering manuals to Cubby at bedtime.

Due to the historical predominance of male perspectives on ADHD, many people have misconceptions on how it manifests in females. Due to the fact that many women with ADHD go untreated or are misdiagnosed, this gender bias has serious repercussions that affect many aspects of their lives. The purpose of this introduction is to provide some insight into the distinct way that women with ADHD present, the social and cultural aspects that lead to the underdiagnoses, and the urgent need to address this problem in order to enhance the lives of women who have ADHD.

Proven counseling strategies that will help improve the relationships of married, long-term or co-habiting couples with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). ASD relationship expert Eva A. Mendes provides advice straight from the couples' counselling room that can be applied in day-to-day living and help with the challenges that can arise in relationships where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum.

With the rise of new communication channels and traditional media, misinformation has become rampant. To combat this, it's crucial for the scientific community to adopt new platforms like podcasts. This allows them to present research in accessible ways, promoting accurate information and critical thinking.

Navigate the world of ADHD parenting with confidence – discover how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and connection! Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the unpredictable nature of parenting a child with ADHD? Parenting is such a challenging endeavor itself, but when your child has ADHD, it can feel like you're walking through a minefield. It's a lot for any parent to handle, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. After all, you're only human.

If you want your teen to transition into adulthood independently then this book is for you: Parenting autistic children is hard, adding teenage hormones into the mix creates a whole host of challenges you probably never saw coming. I have battled with my son’s temper tantrums, his anxiety and also his struggle to value his uniqueness. Being a parent can make you feel like the loneliest person in the world, but you aren’t in this alone.

When Sarah Roberts’s son, Oscar, was born, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Down syndrome. Sarah had to rapidly come to terms with a new normal, as she suddenly found her life on a different path to the one she’d always hoped and believed she’d follow. For the Love of Oscar shares a mother’s real and very raw emotions as she comes to terms with that new path, in a story which is nevertheless both heart-warming and funny. Sarah writes candidly about the ups and downs not only of parenthood but also of parenting a child who just happens to have additional needs.

No one said motherhood would be easy. For Adiba Nelson, the journey to parenthood started with a big bang and continues with a breakdown (or two) and several “why?” questions for God.

Do you have a child who struggles with reading, emotional control, or concentration? These children are completely misunderstood. Here I share the secrets I discovered to help millions.

My Autistic Fight Song is a memoir that follows Rosie Weldon’s journey from a college drop out as she tries to achieve her dream of being a qualified accountant. With the odds stacked against her and the stakes high, she refuses to give up on her dream. Of two things Rosie was sure. First, she wanted to be an accountant. Second, she was destined to be alone. But when life threw at her an autism diagnosis and a mystery girl, she was left asking: Who would employ her and was she capable of falling in love?

Fire Child, Water Child is a revolutionary guide to parenting a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that does not rely on medication or pathologizing your child's challenges. This method helps you identify your child's unique focusing style - wood, fire, earth, metal, or water - and calm the stress that can contribute to your child's ADHD symptoms.

Like many women of her generation, Heather Lanier did everything by the book when she was expecting her first child. But her daughter, Fiona, challenged all of Lanier's preconceptions. Born with an ultra-rare syndrome known as Wolf-Hirschhorn, Fiona received a daunting prognosis: She would experience significant developmental delays and might not reach her second birthday. Award-winning writer Heather Lanier's memoir about raising a child with a rare syndrome, defying the tyranny of normal, and embracing parenthood as a spiritual practice that breaks us open in the best of ways.

Be ready to have your child potty trained in just three days! This book is the only complete guide to potty training that you will need. In this book, you will learn the secret to potty training in three days, how to deal with hurdles such as when they won't poop on the potty, or when they were using the potty, but now they are having accidents all of the time! You will not be going back and forth between diapers, pull-ups, and underwear anymore.

Over 20 years ago, in a small Israeli town, a desperate mother told a remarkable lie. She told her friends and family that her newborn child had died. That lie became the catalyst for the unfolding truth of the adoption of that same baby - Michael - who is, in fact, very much alive and now 22 years-old. He also has Down syndrome. When Kathryn Hulings adopted Michael as an infant, she could not have known that he would save her life when she became gravely ill and was left forever physically compromised.

Consiga este libro y se sentirá más empoderada en su crianza. Deje que le ayude porque yo he pasado por ello y no quiero que otros padres sufran solos. Eduque a sus hijos comprendiendo su situación. Deje que este libro le guíe mientras cría a sus hijos para que sean resistentes y seguros de sí mismos tal y como son.

Early and social interaction skills are essential for every child to get the best start in life. Skills like language, eye contact, and self-regulation are just some of the things your child needs in order to excel - personally and academically! Since the pandemic, both parents and teachers are becoming more concerned about children’s abilities to interact. On top of that, there are delays in referrals to specialists. As early interaction is so important, you are probably thinking that you don’t have the qualifications to make a difference. This is not true!

Are you a woman who has been diagnosed with ADHD? Are you looking for practical and immediate solutions to bring order in your life, freeing your mind from the constraints, doubts, and preconceptions you've accumulated over the years? Between the fear of discovery, anxious behavior, and disorganization, being a woman with ADHD is not easy. Living with ADHD is a continuous cycle of forgetfulness, tasks left undone, impulsivity, low self-esteem, and often depression. If this sounds familiar, you can turn it around today.

Every parent will have to discipline a child at some stage. No matter how well behaved they are, they all have a moment when behavior lapses and falls below what is expected. In years gone by, it was the custom to use physical force to chastise children, but this has been shown to be ineffective and now parents look for other ways to deal with problems.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in children, yet it’s still misunderstood by many people, including parents who want nothing more than to see their kids happy and healthy. This book serves as a tool for parents to help them navigate parenting a child with anxiety and understanding what their child's needs are.

Your child might be the explosive type, the ones who burst into anger when they don’t get what they want. They may be very agreeable at times, but they can be a real pain to handle when they reach their boiling point. This book will help you cope with these kinds of children. You may have arrived at the end of your wits and sought several therapists already. You may feel that your cause is impossible, but this book will show that your child has a great capacity to change.