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Challenging the view that autism is something that needs to be ‘cured', Virginia Bovell testifies to the extraordinary care Danny has received for over 30 years and the everyday kindness and decency of the people – ‘the band of angels' – that surround him. She asks us to consider what makes a thriving individual versus an inadequate one; what it means to be ill versus what it means to not to conform; what roles society values and rewards; and how humans might flourish outside of failing political and economic systems.

Ten years ago, the first edition of A Dignified Life changed the way the caregiving community approached Alzheimer's disease by showing caregivers how to act as a Best Friend to the person. Firmly grounded in the latest knowledge about dementia, this expanded edition offers a wealth of tips and advice.

Telling the story of their lives from children to modern day, this fascinating and revelatory new book will look at the fraught relationship (and fiery rivalry) between King Charles and Prince Andrew. Raised for vastly different futures, one burdened with the responsibility of becoming the...

Jennifer Giustra-Kozek is a therapist who practices in Connecticut, and is also the mother of a son with Autism Spectrum disorders. After treating Evan bio-medically, along with other healing practices, Jennifer witnessed the kind of improvements that every parent of a similarly diagnosed child dreams of: Evan no longer grunts and screams, throws toys, hits others, or has mood swings. He no longer throws himself into fits of uncontrollable rage; he now listens to his teachers and responds appropriately. He copes better with changes in routine and makes eye contact more often.

Nathan was different and Sally knew it. From his early childhood, Nathan was bursting with creativity and uncontainable energy, struggling not only with learning issues but also with anxiety and OCD. He saw the world through his own unique lens - one that often caused him to be labeled as "bad", "troubled", or someone in need of "fixing". Bravely choosing to listen to her motherly intuition rather than the loud voices of the world, Sally dared to believe that Nathan's differences could be part of an intentional design.

Aprende a vivir plenamente y sentir a los demás, a reconocer los errores más comunes en la comunicación y comprender que todos poseemos las herramientas que necesitamos. En los momentos de infelicidad, cuando el mundo nos parece vacío, solemos ambicionar salir de nosotros mismos, huir de ese...

Tales of crazy, scandalous, beautiful and messy with your next door neighbor. Everything you've been curious about and never wanted to know!

Radical Direction is a podcast by and for married couples that want to experience the most out of their marriage and family life through a radical approach with God. Even if you’re not married, but you want a leg up on getting some advice and helping those around you, this podcast will benefit many people, and that’s our goal! We want to encourage obedience to God in a world full of pursuing individual desires, while chatting together like old friends hanging out after dinner. We’re excited you found us - welcome to Radical Direction!