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Lydia Denworth presents insights from studies of everything from at-risk kids in Head Start to noisy cocktail party conversation, from songbirds to signal processing, and from the invention of the telephone to sign language. Weaving together tales from the centuries-long quest to develop the cochlear implant and simultaneous leaps in neuroscientific knowledge against a tumultuous backdrop of identity politics, I Can Hear You Whisper shows how sound sculpts our children’s brains and the life changing consequences of that delicate process.

Begin your journey in learning with a fresh perspective. For many, exploring Maria Montessori's philosophy has greatly changed the way they parent, teach or even view children. This is especially true for children with autism, who require even greater understanding from those who care for them. Whether you're a parent or an educator, this audiobook was designed to help you learn about both autism and the Montessori method.

You want your children to grow strong, healthy, and resilient, and become competent, happy, and fulfilled in their lives. You know you won’t always be around to be their safety net, so they need to become competent and effective in their own right, at some point. But adding ADHD into the mix means we need to bring a whole different level of thinking to our parenting strategies. It’s not just about managing what the rest of the world sees as naughty or bad behavior. It’s not just about getting them to sit still, be quiet, and obey. That kind of thinking went out with the Titanic!

Are you raising a child with autism spectrum disorder? You are trying to help, but you are losing the strength? Do you feel like everything you do is in vain? This audiobook is here to show you the proper way of handling your child with ASD and to make it easier for you. With this book, you will learn a lot of things about individuals with ASD - why are they like that and how they think and process emotions. With persons like that, everything is different.

Having a personality order is a hard thing to deal with in life. You may feel like there’s not a good way to go about things, but I’m here to tell you that you can improve your situation. By listening to this audiobook, you’ll discover some of the things I’ve been able to do that have helped me out.

More adults with young children are committed to integrative and holistic health, but the available information can be overwhelming and confusing. Through accessible, evidence-based guidance, Dr. Joel Warsh helps parents work through the health concerns and developmental changes that come up during the first three years of life and navigate the unique realities of parenting today.

Jerry Broadway thought his life had seen every hill, curve, and roadblock possible. Then his third child was born with two rare brain disorders, and everything came crashing down. Join this determined family as they attempt to rise from the ashes in this real, raw, and sometimes hilarious look at life with a special needs child. Along the way, there's love, cancer, infidelity, a career in show business, laughter, tears, and miracles.

With 101 proven tips, this book covers many topics, including communication, behavior management, sensory integration, and fostering independence. By implementing these research-backed strategies, you will unlock your child's unique abilities and provide them with the support they need to succeed. From navigating the education system to promoting social connections and building resilience, this guide is your roadmap to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where your child can thrive.

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.

On June 19, 2001, Ryan Corbin, grandson of Pat Boone and son of Lindy Boone Michaelis, accidentally stepped through a skylight and fell three stories onto a cement floor. As Ryan lingered between life and death in intensive care, Pat and Lindy decided to take action in a big way: They went on Larry King Live, shared their faith, and asked millions of TV viewers to pray for Ryan. Heaven Hears is the amazing story of what happened next. You won't want to miss this story of tragedy and triumph from the Boone family. It's a story of the immovable faith of a mother, the incredible power of prayer, and the undeniable evidence that heaven hears us.

Seahawks star running back Curt Warner and his wife, Ana, were prominent figures in Seattle in the early 1990s. When they dropped from the public eye after Curt’s retirement, everyone assumed it was for a simpler life. But the reality behind their seclusion was a secret they hid from even their closest friends: their twins, Austin and Christian, had been diagnosed with severe autism. What followed was a painful struggle to hold their family and their marriage together in a home filled with chaos, emotional exhaustion, and constant fear for the safety of their unpredictable but beloved boys.

Whether your child has only been recently diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve been living with their condition for quite a while, it’s normal for parents to feel worried, overwhelmed, and exhausted most of the time. However, keep in mind that ADHD is a condition, not a life sentence. It’s entirely possible for your young one to succeed because of their condition–not despite it. The key is learning how to address your child’s condition properly and consistently at the soonest time possible–the earlier you manage it, the higher their chances of success and happiness.

This straightforward, one-stop guide introduces you to the differing presentations of autism that are common in girls, but also explores why referring to 'male' and 'female' autism is too reductive. Describing why some autistic girls' needs are identified late or not at all, looking at friendships and relationships, education, mental health and puberty, this concise, easy-to-understand and informative book draws on both lived experience and research to offer a popular science overview of this important topic.

Beginnings is modern month-by-month reference guide for parents of 0-5-year-olds. It will answer all the questions that parents have about their baby, toddler and preschooler's physical and psychological development.

¿Estás criando a un niño con TDAH que tiene dificultades para concentrarse, seguir las normas o regular sus emociones? Lo que necesita es una guía completa llena de actividades adaptadas al TDAH, técnicas de control del estrés y habilidades de crianza positiva para reducir las luchas de poder y mejorar la cooperación. En este libro encontrarás soluciones prácticas para chicos de entre 3 y 17 años.

You already know that parenting a child with ASD comes with unique challenges... Now it's time to discover how you can make the journey easier. Behind every ASD diagnosis, there’s a child with an individual set of needs… and, above all else, an individual personality. Whether you suspect that your child may have ASD or you already have a diagnosis, it doesn’t change who they are. But it does mean that they will need extra support in order to feel safe and happy in the world. It’s a beautiful idea, isn’t it? Try giving a little bit of extra support when your child can smell a new ...

Parenting was never easy. While loving, teaching and nourishing children, parents also seek to protect them from harm. The past few generations, however, have been silently attacked by thousands of manmade, poisonous chemicals carried into homes and children's bodies in our food supply. The chemical-based conventional agriculture industry claims that the synthesized concoctions they sell as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are safe when used as directed, but does the scientific evidence truly support their assertions? When pesticide residues are found in 77 percent of all foods in ...

El Déficit De Atención e Hiperactividad o TDAH puede llegar a generar una serie de consecuencias que impiden tener buena calidad de vida, esto si no se trata adecuadamente. En este libro vas a conocer no solo la relación entre la dopamina y el TDAH, cómo esta condición puede afectar a este neurotransmisor, también conocerás formas sencillas y muy eficaces de activar la dopamina, regularla, y combatir así de una forma natural y práctica los síntomas del TDAH.

Karen Massey is a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist who is interested in sharing positive clinical experiences that can help others. This book focuses on the co-occurrence of Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Find out how a group of children, each with both Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech, moved from being pre-verbal right through to speaking in sentences.

Whether you are a novice or veteran, navigating the overwhelming amount of information about autism can be daunting. There is no shortage of books, articles, research, opinions, and misinformation. Autism spectrum disorder is one condition with common features that can manifest in diverse ways. This book aims to be an easy and informal read while wading through a wide range of topics including the following: Communication and Executive Function Sensory Processing and Stimming Prevalence and Detection Depression and Learning Difficulties Studies, Statistics, and so much more 30 Days to ...