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AUTISM AND CREATIVITY: IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN AUSTISM IN MEN AND EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY? AUTISM AND CREATIVITY: IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN AUSTISM IN MEN AND EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY? MICHAEL FITZGERALD Autism and Creativity is a stimulating study of male creativity and autism, arguing that a major genetic endowment is a prerequisite of genius, and that cultural and environmental factors are less si… OL13622459W
Through the glass wall Through the glass wall Howard Buten A clinical psychologist and researcher journeys into the minds of the autistic, going beyond traditional methodology to breach the walls that close off autistics from the rest of the world and releas… OL15154286W
Allergies and autism Allergies and autism Michael J. Dochniak The immune-response perspective in cognitive development is intended to explore how certain environmental proteins and genetic factors affect neuro-cognitive development and mental health thereafter.… OL15300305W
The autism matrix The autism matrix Gil Eyal "The authors argue that the recent rise in autism should be understood as an 'aftershock' of the real earthquake, which was the deinstitutionalization of mental retardation in the mid-1970s. This ent… OL16647888W
The Autistic Brain The Autistic Brain Richard Panek,Temple Grandin I have before me as a reviewer for amazon.com/vine an Advance Reading Copy of Grandin's THE AUTISTIC BRAIN (2013). Notably absent are a score or more of illustrations. OL16801425W
Neurotribes Neurotribes Steve Silberman What is autism? A lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more—and the future of our societ… OL17203015W
A history of autism A history of autism Adam Feinstein "This book explores the history of autism from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day. Through unprecedented interviews with many of the earliest pioneers in the field, … OL18801421W
The hidden child The hidden child Jeanne Simons,Sabine Oishi Explains a successful treatment program for the autistic child for teachers, parents and therapists. OL20502740W
Worlds of autism Worlds of autism Joyce Davidson,Michael Orsini "Since first being identified as a distinct psychiatric disorder in 1943, autism has been steeped in contestation and controversy. Present-day skirmishes over the potential causes of autism, how or e… OL20547972W
Top ten tips Top ten tips Teresa A. Cardon This book is meant to be a quick and helpful tool for navigating your way through everyday activities and occurrences when you live with a child with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). OL20892705W
The child with autism at home The child with autism at home Kathy Labosh,LaNita Miller This booklet gives "hundreds of practical tips & helps . . . for happy living at home with children who have autism." OL23887532W
The A to Z of autism spectrum disorders The A to Z of autism spectrum disorders Carol Turkington,Ruth Anan Provides an essential reference guide to autism, a baffling brain disorder that profoundly affects children's communication and social skills. More than 300 entries address the different types of aut… OL24159627W
L'enfant blessée L'enfant blessée Torey L. Hayden Analyse: Roman témoignage. Roman psychologique. OL28171634W
Comprendre et vaincre l'autisme Comprendre et vaincre l'autisme Évelyne Claessens Notre société fait face à l'une des plus grandes pandémies de son histoire. Au cours des dix dernières années, l'autisme a augmenté de plus de 300%. D'où cela provient-il et qui en est responsable? L… OL28217326W
Tengo autismo Tengo autismo Elda Reyes Castañón "Autismo? ... Pero mi hijo es̀t sano, brinca, corre, le encanta jugar, r̕e mucho, es independiente, alegre y muy inteligente! Una noticia que no pod̕a creer. Es ̌ste el caso de Elda Reyes Castą̤n, la… OL29256017W
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Mark Haddon,Haddon Mark,Mark Haddon This is Christopher's murder mystery story. There are no lies in this story because Christopher can't tell lies. Christopher does not like strangers or the colours yellow or brown or being touched. O… OL2965102W
Helping Children with Autism Learn Helping Children with Autism Learn Bryna Siegel AcknowledgementsForewordIntroductionPart 1 The Fundamentals of Autistic Learning Styles 1. Understanding the Origins of Autism and Its Meaning for Development2. When Atypical Development and Typical … OL3451930W
Russell is extra special Russell is extra special Charles A. Amenta Describes the daily life, likes and dislikes, and habits of Russell Amenta, who is a happy boy despite being severely autistic. OL4119011W
A place for Noah A place for Noah Josh Greenfeld The author discusses his severely brain-damaged son and the problems and frustrations of living with and caring for such a child. Sequel to "A Child Called Noah." OL4472575W
Send in the Idiots Send in the Idiots Kamran Nazeer A remarkable, elegantly written portrait of five autistic men and women, and what their struggles and triumphs reveal about this baffling condition and about us all When he was four years old Kamran … OL5828971W
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