ABC's of Dryston's Autism


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In life, everyone has their perception of things. Your point of view is very important, and it's the reasoning behind all your decisions. We've all heard the term "step into my shoes" before, so this book was giving you the laces for the shoes belonging to an autistic child. You may not understand why a child is screaming at the top of their lungs or rocking back and forth. This book is to give you a small taste of some needs and some reasoning behind my son Dryston. I had to learn like everybody else the response needed in certain situations or why he is doing certain things or what emotional support that is needed for my baby to get through each and every day of his unique life. Patience is a virtue. Not everyone's autism is the same, but this book will give you the basic simple things that sometimes we take for granted, such as family and having positive mindsets through anything. Remember, a child is always watching and learning from you. Most things to learn from you as a parent first are nonverbal responses. Please enjoy this book on what is the ABCs of Dryston's autism.




ABC of Autism


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ABC of Autism provides clinicians and medical students with a succinct, evidence-based overview of the symptoms, evaluation, treatment, and management of autism in both daily practice and for ongoing patient support plans. This accessible and informative guide allows primary healthcare professionals to quickly reference the essential information required for appropriate patient care. Compact yet comprehensive, this book offers concise and focused chapters covering topics ranging from basic epidemiology and key diagnostic features to managing behavioural difficulties and co-morbidities, such as ADHD and dyspraxia. Full-colour illustrations reinforce understanding of the condition while actual case studies demonstrate contemporary practices and real-life scenarios. ABC of Autism is a valuable resource for GPs, paediatricians, speech therapists, educational psychologists, medical and nursing students, and practitioners responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with autism.




ABCs of Autism


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Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that can be managed in most cases with early childhood intervention. The ABCs of Autism gives parents an overview of what to expect in regard to diagnosis, funding and treatment. The ultimate goal of caring for children with autism is to see them enter into mainstream education and have a fulfilling life.




The ABC's of Autism


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The ABC's of Life on the Spectrum


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A collection of colourful essays about life with Asperger's/Autism/ASD spectrum... 26 personal stories from people around the world, bringing together our collective experiences, feelings and thoughts about living on the spectrum From the Preface to the book... Every story I read resonated with my own experiences, bringing up lots of old memories, pain, feelings, and frustrations... with very little joy. I promised myself I would make a 'positive' book about life on the spectrum, and so I hope the reader takes away not only the common suffering, but also the incredible uniqueness of that which we now 'label' Asperger's, Autism, or ASD My hopes are that once more people realise how the wrongly used, and now even clich� the words of 'special' and 'gifted' are for people living on the spectrum, we will simply become more 'accepted' and honoured within society. I often tell people, if I had to choose a friend between a 'normal' person, and someone on the spectrum, I would almost always choose someone one the spectrum - they (we) are some of the most loyal, honest, trustworthy, warm and friendly people I know... yet, all too often, only the 'negative' aspects of the spectrum are highlighted in social media, the news, etc. I believe it is time to accept who we are, honour ourselves, and take our rightful place in the world as we are - not behaviourally 'modified' for general public consumption It has been a long, intense journey to get to this point, and I would like to extend a big, heart-felt thanks to all those who helped along the way... I couldn't have done it without you! Includes contributions from... Carla Betancourt, Chante Douglas, Genevieve Osteria, Inga Kerry, Jennie Quinn, Jennifer Reynolds, Lakenya Colenburg, Lindsey Wade, Morgan Davis, Saira Zuberi, Whitney Hodgins ...and many additional anonymous writers Cover Design by Janine Poon




Dryston It's Okay


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My name is Ivory Monique Sims, and I’m a single mother of a precious autistic kid! I had Dryston at the age of twenty-three and found out he had autism at his age of two! He is now five, and this adventure just keeps on giving me life! I’ve learned a lot about myself in this journey, and I still have a lot to learn and do! Nothing is impossible. I can do this, and like Ellen DeGeneres says, “Be kind to one another. That is the key!” This book is to give you insight. Put yourself in their shoes. For an autistic person, things can be difficult, so you have to show them in different ways to handle things and constantly give them reassurance that things will get better and nothing is impossible to accomplish. Crying at times may seem extreme when things don't happen as planned. Not being able to communicate your feelings can be stressful and we as parents must adjust. Routine is everything to an autistic child. As parents, you must be patient even when it feels like you're at your wits end. Simple tasks such as feeding themselves, potty training or tying their shoes may take more time and effort to learn but don't get discouraged because they can feel what you feel, believe it or not! I try as a parent to hide the negative feelings from him because I don’t want him to think that he isn’t enough, and if I can’t, I explain to him, “Mommy is just frustrated with herself for not figuring this out for you.” So in conclusion, autistic people are just like us. We have emotions and need love too, so spread the unconditional love, and we all will be okay. We both are growing together but in different ways! I’m an awesome mom, and I know it!




Community Radio Toolkit


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Buyology


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fascinating look at how consumers perceive logos, ads, commercials, brands, and products.”—Time How much do we know about why we buy? What truly influences our decisions in today’s message-cluttered world? In Buyology, Martin Lindstrom presents the astonishing findings from his groundbreaking three-year, seven-million-dollar neuromarketing study—a cutting-edge experiment that peered inside the brains of 2,000 volunteers from all around the world as they encountered various ads, logos, commercials, brands, and products. His startling results shatter much of what we have long believed about what captures our interest—and drives us to buy. Among the questions he explores: • Does sex actually sell? • Does subliminal advertising still surround us? • Can “cool” brands trigger our mating instincts? • Can our other senses—smell, touch, and sound—be aroused when we see a product? Buyology is a fascinating and shocking journey into the mind of today's consumer that will captivate anyone who's been seduced—or turned off—by marketers' relentless attempts to win our loyalty, our money, and our minds.




Bacchantes


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Theorising Performance


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Constitutes the first analysis of the modern performance of ancient Greek drama from a theoretical perspective.