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Come Back Jack

Come Back Jack tells the story of Jack Micheal Parish and his struggle in early childhood with autism. Suffering from "mysterious physiological factors" early in life, Jack was eventually diagnosed with autism. It was at this time that he and his family began their journey Their journey lead them to the Language and Cognitive Development Center in Massachusetts where Jack "began to emerge from his internal chaos" and began to see life anew.

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I Am Special

I Am Special: Introducing Children and Young People to their Autistic Spectrum Disorder by Peter Vermeulen is a workbook designed from children or young adults to work through with a parents or adult. The workbook is split into two areas. The first is designed to help people explain how to inform children they have autism and how to use the workbook. The second area is a group of worksheets that children will work through. There are exercises that will include facts, information about autism and, once the worksheets are finished, personal information on the child.

I Am Special is recommended for children over the age of ten years old. It can be an excellent source of information for a child with autism.

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NINDS: Autism Fact Sheet

The Autism Fact Sheet, published by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (a division of the NIH) is a basic guide to answer common questions and disprove common misconceptions about disorders on the autism spectrum. The site covers diagnosis procedures, treatments, theories on what does (and does not) cause ASDs, and a list of national information resources. This resource is ideal for parents or teachers of newly diagnosed children as well as the general public.

Hygiene and Related Behaviors

Hygiene and Related Behaviors for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders: A Fun Curriculum with a Focus on Social Understanding is a resource for parents and educators written by Kelly J. Mahler, a licensed occupational therapist from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her book is designed to engage the minds of children and adolescents through worksheets, checklists, and fun activities like poster-making and trivia games that promote good hygiene habits and socially acceptable behaviors. Her writing is concise and to-the-point, mostly consisting of simple lists and tables to make lessons flow easily for both teachers and students.

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Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum

Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum by Wendy Lawson is an excellent book, describing how differing experience due to autism spectrum disorder impact communication and relationships. The book describes various questions relating to sex and sexuality. Such questions include " Do autistic people experience feelings of sexual arousal?,' How can I tell if my relationship is over?" and much more.

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The Horse Boy

The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son by Rupert Isaacson tells the story of how Isaacson's son Rowan, born with autism learns to speak and grow as a person through the use of horses. Their journey of discovery takes them to outer Mongolia, where they have many adventures and grow as a family.

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