Autism Strategies

If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), your journey together through the teenage years to adulthood may be complicated—not to mention confusing, rewarding, and financially challenging. This book offers scientifically validated guidance to help you raise your tween, teen, or young adult on the autism spectrum. It contains supportive advice for finding good medical and psychiatric care, helping your teen learn executive functioning and social skills to navigate middle and high school, and talking to your teen about sexual development and sexual activity.

Move beyond conventional thinking about autism. . . . After years of treating patients and analyzing scientific data, prominent Harvard researcher and clinician Dr. Martha Herbert offers a revolutionary new view of autism and a transformative strategy for dealing with it. Autism is not a...

Confidently Teach Students with Autism is an all-in-one guidebook for teachers with all levels of experience. This book will empower you to enhance the learning outcomes and engagement of your students, creating a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Transform daily interactions using neurodiversity-affirming communication strategies designed for parents and educators. When navigating sensory overload or meltdowns, genuine connection requires an empathetic, two-way approach. Shift away from outdated deficit models and embrace supportive...

Positive Parenting for Autism delivers practical guidance that will empower parents to implement the techniques used by professionals to help their child with autism build essential social and life skills in an encouraging, affirming way. Raising a child with autism is one of the most challenging responsibilities any parent can face. It can be difficult to manage the commitments of daily life and also feel as though you’re doing all you can to support the development of your special needs child.

Keeping children bodies, minds, and emotions on task just got easier with this new book from self-regulation expert Teresa Garland. Featuring more than 200 practical and proven interventions, strategies, and adaptations for helping children gain more control over their lives. Each chapter...

"To think of PDA as merely involving demand avoidance is to me akin to thinking of tigers as merely having stripes." This book is a unique window into adult Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), exploring the diversity of distinct PDA traits through the voices of over 70 people living with and...

The stress, anxiety, and isolation of the past few years have led to a crisis among young children. Many toddlers who had been chatting away stopped altogether while others never developed language skills at all. Speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and journalist Tracey Blake are on a mission to get your child back on track. What to Do When Your Child Isn't Talking answers parents' burning questions about their child's development and provides expert strategies to put this advice into practice.

"Don't tell me what to do" - everyone's said it (or thought it!), but for the PDA brain it's a tenet that makes everyday tasks a constant challenge. Whether it's a request from a friend or a social expectation to do something, pathological demand avoidance can throw a bucket of ice water on your...

Your energy levels are depleted; those laundry and washing up questlines are all flashing with red exclamation marks and nearly everything is on fire...but that's just an average day for many neurodivergent people, right? Being autistic, ADHD or AuDHD can sometimes feel like you're stuck on hard...

Turn daily parenting struggles into deep connection using neurodiversity-affirming strategies for autistic children. When navigating the complex world of special education and emotional regulation, you need practical, compassionate guidance. This empowering audio guide helps caregivers and...

Trade caregiver burnout for grounded confidence while helping your neurodivergent child thrive in a calm, peaceful home. Whether you are listening on a stressful commute or seeking solace after a day of difficult meltdowns, this empathetic audio guide offers an immediate anchor. Find relief from...

Turn overwhelmed autism parenting into a journey of confident connection and calm, neurodiversity-affirming support. When navigating a new diagnosis or daily sensory meltdowns leaves you feeling exhausted, finding the right path forward can feel impossible. Shift from fear and confusion to...

Transform autism diagnosis overwhelm into confident, connected parenting with actionable neurodiversity strategies. Whether you are tuning in during a stressful commute or seeking calm after a sensory meltdown, this steady audio companion provides a reassuring lifeline for families. Replace...

A compassionate, science-backed guide to improving sleep in children and teens with neurodiversities — written by a renowned pediatric sleep expert who is also the parent of a neurodivergent child.

Overcome sensory overload and navigate autistic burnout with practical coping skills designed for neurodivergent minds. Whether you are a parent managing intense meltdowns after school or an adult facing workplace exhaustion, this validating guide offers immediate relief. Find hopeful...

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.

The award-winning book on engaging in more meaningful conversations with your child on the Autism spectrum. If your child finds talking to people a struggle, this is the book to get the conversation started. In this hands-on guide, Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with...

End exhausting behavioral battles and foster deep connection by understanding the neurodivergent PDA autism profile. When everyday requests trigger explosive meltdowns, overwhelmed parents and exhausted caregivers often feel isolated and confused. This deeply validating guide reframes extreme...

Stop forcing your neurodivergent brain into a neurotypical mold and thrive using practical ADHD and autism tools. Whether you are navigating chronic burnout, workplace overwhelm, or sensory overload, this empowering listen provides immediate relief. Transform your daily routines by treating your...