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  • Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

    325 Ideas, Insights, Tips and Strategies

    by Brenda Boyd ...
    325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing and nurturing an open and healthy relationship with your son or daughter. The easy-to-navigate format will ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • The Awakening of HK Derryberry

    My Unlikely Friendship with the Boy Who Remembers Everything

    by Jim Bradford ...
    The Awakening of HK Derryberry is the inspiring story of the amazing relationship between a successful business executive and a young, disabled boy with a dismal future. Little did Jim Bradford know the transformational potential of that friendship—for HK and himself.HK Derryberry came into the world with the odds stacked heavily against him. He was taken from his unmarried mother’s womb three ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $12.99 USD

  • A Matter of Dignity

    Changing the World of the Disabled

    by Andrew Potok ...
    From A Matter of Dignity:I realized that I needed to learn about the legislative and legal aspects of disability as much as I did about our feelings regarding wholeness, beauty and ugliness, about the state called normalcy, about liberating technologies and therapies, about the role of the disabled in history and literature.And what could better inform and enlighten me than contact with people who ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • No Color For Me

    This quirky non-fiction reads like a short novel as the author's chronic diagnosis thrusts her into harsh unfamiliar territory. As she moves forward she finds the humor in intolerable situations. Escape to memories you'll share and just when you reach emotional breaking points you'll laugh together. It is an experience that will let you remember your "happy" as you chuckle and cry in the same ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook

    Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions

    Increasing numbers of adults are realising that they have been living with an undiagnosed developmental condition, yet most information and support focuses on children. This leaves many adults confused and in the dark.The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. Each ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Aspergirls

    Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome

    by Rudy Simone ...
    *Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality / Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards* * Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women's Issues Category * Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life

    How to Rapidly Relieve Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain

    A fully revised and updated edition of the program that’s sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide—plus a new chapter addressing shoulder painSince the McKenzie Method was first developed in the 1960s, millions of people have successfully used it to free themselves from chronic back and neck pain. Now, Robin McKenzie has updated his innovative program and added a new chapter on relieving ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $5.99 USD

  • Stay Fit for Life

    More than 60 Exercises to Restore Your Strength and Future-Proof Your Body

    by Joshua Kozak ...
    Future-proof your body and restore strength and mobility to everyday movements--all from home. You won't believe how much these simple exercises will transform your life and give you confidence. All you need is your body, and maybe a chair and some very light weights.They say 50 is the new 40, and you can make that a reality with streamlined functional training that is designed specifically for ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Evolution Gone Wrong

    The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work (Or Don't)

    “An unforgettable journey through this twisted miracle of evolution we call ‘our body.’” —Spike Carlsen, author of A Walk Around the BlockFrom blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it’s a curious thing that human beings have beaten the odds as a species.After all, we’re the only survivors on our branch of the tree ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Endal: How one extraordinary dog brought a family back from the brink

    The remarkable story of Endal, voted ‘Dog of the Millennium’, and how, through his remarkable skills, companionship and unstinting devotion, he gave Allen Parton a reason to live again.Allen Parton was seriously injured while serving in the Gulf War. He lost the use of both of his legs, plus all memories of his children and much of his marriage. He was left unable to walk, talk or write - isolated ... Read more

    $10.99 USD $8.99 USD

  • Emma and I

    by Sheila Hocken ...
    As a girl, Sheila never let her gradual descent into blindness prevent her from trying to do everything a sighted person could do. Then at 17, unable to see to find her way around the house she grew up in, she found herself dreading her future in an 'ever darkening vacuum'.But then the remarkable Emma enters her life, and Sheila begins a journey that brings her the independence, love and happiness ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

    Successful Strategies for Couples or Counselors

    by Eva A. Mendes ...
    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 ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

    'I usually say to the child, "Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome", and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking.' - from The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Uncomfortable Labels

    My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman

    "So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term."In this candid, first-of-its-kind memoir, Laura Kate Dale recounts what life is like growing up as a gay trans woman on the autism spectrum. From struggling with sensory processing, managing socially demanding situations and learning ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

    A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition

    by Maxine Aston ...
    Does your other half have Asperger Syndrome or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum? This quick and helpful relationships guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your ASD partner.In the second edition of this best-selling book, Maxine Aston draws on over a decade of experience working with couples affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Updates ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Graded Motor Imagery Handbook

    A handbook arising from the last two decades of neuroscience, clinical trials and clinical reasoning science is here for both clinicians and pain sufferers.Can you name any of the naturally occuring pain killers in your brain?What has the ability to recognise our lefts from our rights got to do with healing?How can a mirror be therapeutic?What are 'mirror neurones' and how can we use them to treat ... Read more

    $18.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times

    Based on the historic New York Times series, About Us features intimate, firsthand accounts on what it means, and how it feels, to live with a disability.Boldly claiming a space where people with disabilities tell the stories of their own lives—not other’s stories about them—About Us captures the voices of a community that has for too long been stereotyped and misrepresented. Speaking not only to ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Your Body's Brilliant Design

    A Revolutionary Approach to Relieving Chronic Pain

    Want to know the key to eliminating chronic pain from your life? It’s not more rigorous exercise, medical interventions, or expensive therapies. It turns out you have had the key all along—your body and its natural brilliant design!For years we have been overlooking a crucial element of the body—fascia—that holds the key to allowing you to live pain-free. Many of us think of the human body as a ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Fitness for Everyone

    50 Exercises for Every Type of Body

    by Louise Green ...
    An exercise book for every "body"! No matter who you are or what body type you have, there's the perfect exercise waiting for you in this incredible exercise guide.You want to get into shape but feel limited by your weight, age, or ability. You want to workout but think that the exercises seem too difficult. You're looking for a workout routine that is simple, flexible, and effective. If this ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • PDA by PDAers

    From Anxiety to Avoidance and Masking to Meltdowns

    by Sally Cat ...
    "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 affected by the condition.Sally Cat, an adult with PDA, has successfully captured the essence of a popular ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • 22 Things a Woman with Asperger's Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know

    by Rudy Simone ...
    Rudy Simone covers 22 common areas of confusion for someone dating a female with AS and includes advice from her own experience and from other partners in real relationships. She talks with humour and honesty about the quirks and sensitivities that you may come across when getting to know your partner. All the pivotal relationship landmarks are discussed, including the first date, sex, and even ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The PDA Paradox

    The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum

    Diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in his teenage years, Harry Thompson looks back with wit and humour at the ups and downs of family and romantic relationships, school, work and mental health, as well as his teenage struggle with drugs and alcohol.By embracing neurodiversity and emphasising that autistic people are not flawed human beings, Thompson demonstrates that some merely ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness

    A Mindful Guide

    by Toni Bernhard ...
    Comfort, understanding, and advice for those who are suffering--and those who care for them.Chronic illness creates many challenges, from career crises and relationship issues to struggles with self-blame, personal identity, and isolation. Beloved author Toni Bernhard addresses these challenges and many more, using practical examples to illustrate how mindfulness, equanimity, and compassion can ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • 22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome

    by Rudy Simone ...
    Although having Asperger Syndrome (AS) can make romantic relations difficult, having a fulfilling relationship with an Asperger man is certainly not impossible. A woman in love with a man with AS may interpret his difficulties with communication and socialization as a lack of interest in the relationship. He may vacillate between being gentle and caring to seeming cold and distant. She may find ... Read more

    $14.99 USD