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1) Water bound
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Series
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Rescued from the depths of a freezing black eddy off the coastal town of Sea Haven by a beautiful woman named Rikki, Lev Prakenskii, with no memory of who he is or why he possesses the instincts of a trained killer, fears for his life and the life of his unexpected savior. Original.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
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Despite his overhwleming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically-gifted, autistic fifteen-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers secret information about his mother.
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Language
English
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"A cutting-edge account of the latest science of autism, from the best-selling author and advocate. Temple Grandin is a star, a Time Magazine top 100 Hero and an inspiration to millions worldwide. Since she started writing and speaking about autism, the number of people diagnosed with it has skyrocketed-- but so has the research that is transforming our understanding of the autistic brain. Now she brings her singular perspective to a thrilling journey...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2015,
Language
English
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In a book that aims to be essential reading for any parent, teacher, therapist or caregiver of a person with autism, one of the world's leading authorities on autism suggests a major shift in understanding autism and offers inspiring stories and practical advice drawn from his more than four-decade career.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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"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 even if it should be treated, and the place of Asperger's syndrome on the autism spectrum are the subjects of intense debate in the research community, in the media, and among those with autism and their families. Bringing together innovative work on autism...
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
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"Looking at the positive influences, great talents and unique thought processes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, this book is a celebration of those who have used their autism to shine in life. Writers from all over the world at different stages in their careers, and from very different backgrounds, share their experiences of creating a successful life on the autism spectrum. Each explains how it is possible to draw on autistic strengths...
10) Autism
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Inside you'll find: Why autistic people sometimes behave in unusual ways; a timeline, photos--and how family members can adapt to life with autistic loved ones; Surprising true facts that will shock and amaze you!
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Language
English
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With unique personal insight, experience, and hard science, Animals in Translation is the definitive, groundbreaking work on animal behavior and psychology. Temple Grandin's professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think...
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Experts say that as many as 1 in 68 American kids may fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. Autism affects people's ability to communicate and socialize. The disorder can be a challenge sometimes, but people with autism are also capable of amazing things. Learning as much as you can about the disorder can make it easier to cope with it. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like...
Author
Publisher
Grijalbo
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Este es el libro que a Noemí le hubiera gustado tener entre las manos el día en que a su hijo Mateo le diagnosticaron TEA. Y el libro que la habría ayudado a entender su propio caso cuando, al cabo del tiempo, descubrió que también ella era una persona con autismo. ¿Cómo gestionar la incertidumbre? ¿Cómo afrontar el miedo que sientes como madre? ¿Cómo tratarlo con los hermanos? ¿Y con la pareja? ¿Qué decirle a la gente que quiere ayudar,...
Author
Publisher
Perigee
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Description
"Explains all the aspects of autism and is written for parents, educators, caregivers and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this invaluable book covers the causes of autism spectrum disorder, getting an accurate diagnoses, treatments, coping strategies for families and education needs and programs, living and working conditions for adults...
Publisher
CNN
Pub. Date
[2004?]
Language
English
Description
Sue Rubin, who is autistic, was diagnosed and treated as mentally retarded until the age of 13, when she began to communicate using a keyboard. She is now a junior in college. This documentary takes the viewer on a journey into her mind, her daily world, and her life with autism.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Description
Teenager Ryan Elizabeth Peete and her autistic twin brother, Rodney, deal with the unexpected complications that come from living with autism and those who have it.
Author
Publisher
Herder
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"Alberto Lasa propone para el autismo un encuadre psiquiátrico a contracorriente. El objetivo es simple: mejorar la vida de las personas autistas, permitiendo que superen situaciones que limitan sus capacidades y libertades. El autismo es una criatura reciente. Pero, pese a su escaso tiempo de existencia, ha dado lugar a un profundo debate entre psiquiatría y neurología, abandonando a veces el enfoque social. Este libro nos propone entender el...
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