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NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity is a book by Steve Silberman that discusses autism and neurodiversity [1] from historic, scientific, and advocacy-based perspectives. NeuroTribes was awarded the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2015, [2] [3] and has received wide acclaim from both the scientific and the popular press.
Hallowell has been treating people of all ages with ADHD since 1981, and has stated that he has dyslexia [6] and ADHD, [7] which is self-diagnosed. [8] His approach to the condition uses a strength-based model—developed with Driven to Distraction co-author Dr. John Ratey—that is based on the tenets of positive psychology and takes a more holistic view of ADHD, rather than seeing it purely ...
Joey Pigza Loses Control is the story of a young boy with the widely known Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder. (ADHD) The fiction book begins with Joey and his mother and dog's road trip traveling to his father's home where he is eager and nervous for what the next six weeks with his Dad, will have in store for him.
How common is it to be diagnosed with autism as an adult? An estimated 5.4 million (or 2.21%) of adults in the U.S. have autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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YALSA Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults, ranked as one of the most impactful young adult novels of the year. 2010 NPR.org Best Young Adult Fiction for 2009, Rrcognized for its narrative depth and unique perspective. 2009 Booklist Editors’ Choice, valued for literary quality and its engaging portrayal of autism. Horn Book Fanfare Book ...
The 'Wholesome Comics' series is definitely one of those that can lift your spirits when you need it most. It focuses on improving our moods with cute illustrations featuring sweet characters ...
Somebody Somewhere takes up Williams' story after her diagnosis with autism at the age of 26 after a childhood often thought deaf, labelled psychotic, then disturbed. In this book, Williams becomes a teacher and goes on to work with children on the autistic spectrum before being thrust into the public eye upon the accidental publication of her ...