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Finally, the book ends with an expanded emphasis on Grandin's life and the strengths those with autism have, including attention to detail, pattern identification, and more that benefits them in mainstream society. [9] [10] Grandin suggests as a closing that children should be defined by their strengths rather than by their deficits. [11]
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), [Fresno] - A specialized institution providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. [ 2 ] Connecticut
Stephen Mark Shore (born September 27, 1961) is an American autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University. [1] He has written several books on autism: College for Students with Disabilities, [2] Understanding Autism for Dummies, [3] Ask and Tell, [4] and Beyond the Wall. [5]
Cumberland County Christian School is already at capacity for the 2023-24 school year with 125 students, but Respus is opening a new school to specifically serve children with mild to moderate autism.
Christian has already accomplished so much and later this year, he'll head off to college—to pursue his love of music. "I currently serve now as the drum major for my school's marching band ...
Teachers give autistic students extra time to answer when they ask them a question. Autistic children take time to process information but they are listening and will respond. Schools dedicated to being autism friendly, like Pathlight School in Singapore, designed their campus to offer students "dignity" in an autism-friendly environment. There ...
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.
Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism is a book about autism by Laurie Lears, [1] who also wrote Waiting for Mr. Goose, a book about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [2] The story tells of a child with autism, and a walk with his sisters (who are frustrated with his stereotypical behaviour), and how they begin to understand him after he ...