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I bought There's a boy in here for my vacation because I wanted a good book to read on the beach.  Well I finished it the first night!  I just could not put it down.  It is my favorite book of all of time and I have lent it to almost everyone I know.

Susan, PA

Beyond the Wall probably had the biggest effect on me of all the books I've read - and I've read plenty!  I really felt that I had a much better understanding of my child in so many ways after reading this.  My husband loved it too.  Great book.

Jill, MA

My family is always giving me advice about how to raise my autistic son.  I bought Autism for Dummies for my mother and mother-in-law and they are now so much more understanding.  I wish there were more books like this!

Chloe, NJ

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There's a Boy In here by Judy and Sean Barron
YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT THIS BOOK DOWN
Be prepared for no sleep! Our customers tell us that once you start reading this you can't stop. And we agree! You won't be able to put this book down. This compelling true story is narrated by a mother who's child Sean has autism. Sean is rigid, destructive, has inexplicable behaviors and Judy is at her wits end. She has the courage to openly describe her frustration and impatience with her son in a desperate attempt to help him. Sean, who is now totally free of autism, adds his fascinating viewpoint about why he needed to behave the way he did. This is a must read!
Item:JB100 $20 $17.95  
   
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Mozart and the Whale by Jerry and Mary Newport
A riveting and true story about a couple who fall in love. Both are on the spectrum and face a different set of challenges. Despite their differences and the social communication problems that arise, they find a way to work through it all. The road is full of bumps along the way and this book will have you laughing and crying at the same time.  This book is heart wrenching, heart warming and inspiring for all those affected by the autism spectrum.  One of the great things about this book is the total honesty of the authors.  Once you start reading, you can't stop.
Item:JN101 $25 $16  
   
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Elijah's Cup by Valerie Paradiz
This is not your typical parental account. When Elijah is diagnosed with autism, his parents marriage unravels. Now a single mother, Valerie has to cope with the increased demands in her life. She understood the importance of finding and connecting Elijah and herself with autistic peers, mentors, and role models. She also hires a babysitter with Asperger's Syndrome who forms a strong bond with Elijah. Her intuition, perception and what she learns is profound to say the least. A must read!
Item:VP100 $25 $17  
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The Way I See It by Temple Grandin
All people with autism have detail oriented minds but how they specialize varies. After years of research, Temple Grandin has discovered there are:
1. Visual Thinkers
2. Music & Math Thinkers
3. Verbal Logic Thinkers
For people to succeed you must teach in a manner that is aligned with their basic pattern of thought. This book tells you the strategies, do's and don'ts and try-it-now tips. It's invaluable for people with autism and has been cited by many as Temple Grandin's best book yet.
Item:TG200 $15 $13  
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Beyond the Wall by Stephen Shore
As a child, Stephen experienced regressive autism and lost all functional communication. This book explains what it's like "on the inside" and will fill you with hope. Stephen begins by describing a typical day in his life and gives great insight to sensory challenges. The sound of the blue jay outside his window feels like it's beak is scraping his eardrum. Shaving feels like a power sander on his chin and Stephen rides his bike for stimulation and to avoid the smells of public transportation. Written with humor and style, this book will tug at your heart strings as you read about some of the puzzling behaviors of autism and how to cope with the challenges.
Item:SS100 $23 $19.95  
   
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Autism for Dummies by Stephen Shore
Finally a book that gives everything in a nutshell. It covers diagnosis, medical and biochemical interventions, sensory issues, learning environments, education, social skills and relationships. This book is also perfect for explaining autism to others that are not familiar with it. At last there's an easy way to educate Grandma, friends and work colleagues on what it really means to have autism. This book supports parents and caregivers by explaining how they feel and what they're faced with when their child is diagnosed.
Item:SS101 $22 $18  
   
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Unwritten Rules for Social Relationships by Temple Grandin
This book is fascinating! Two people on the autism spectrum, each with a totally different perspective and view point. Each page is a revelation about the behaviors of autism. As you read this book, you will look at your child and exclaim "Now I know why he/she does that!" Temple and Sean go on to explain the "unwritten social rules" that most of us intrinsically understand. With easy to understand guidance, they suggest ways of teaching these important skills to those on the autism spectrum. This book fast became a best seller and provides insight you can't find anywhere else.
Item:TG100 $25 $22  
   
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A Slant of Sun by Beth Kephart
Jeremy was a beautiful child who screamed whenever strangers came near him and spent long hours every day obsessively rearranging his toy cars into indecipherable patterns. His mother, Beth is filled with grief but she learns to engage in Jeremy's world, to coach and pull him through his obsessions rather than yank him out of them and frustrate him. As the story unfolds you discover the methods that helped Jeremy triumph over his disability.
Item:BK100 $16 $8 HALF PRICE SALE SOLD OUT
   
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Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet
This is an astonishing book. Daniel is a savant with a super human ability for math. He sees numbers as colors and shapes and calculates sums in his head faster than many of us can do on a calculator. Yet his ability to communicate is impaired. He follows strict routines and abhors change. This memoir will take you on a trip through a brilliant mind while getting an explanation for obsessions with spinning, walking in circles, covering of the ears, rocking and more.
Item:DT100 $24 $16  
   
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Your life is not a label by Jerry Newport
IT'S OK TO BE DIFFERENT!
Jerry has the guts to tell it like it is. He throws the term "normal" aside and contends the rewards of being "different" are far greater once you overcome the challenges. Being on the autism spectrum himself, Jerry really understands where children are coming from. He is a very sought after international speaker, and his presentations sell out months in advance. If your child is 11 years or older, this book is for you. With refreshing honesty, Jerry tackles the most personal and complicated issues along with seemingly mundane ones. He broaches the topics that most feel to awkward to discuss. He has a great sense of humor and this book will provide you with fresh insight, a new perspective and practical advice.
Item:JN100 $25 $21  
   
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A thorn in my pocket by Eustacia Cutler
YOU'VE HEARD WHAT TEMPLE GRANDIN SAID. BUT WHAT DOES HER MOTHER THINK? A thorn in my pocket tells the real family story.  If you think your decisions and attitude can mean success or failure for your child or student, this book will confirm it. Eustacia Cutler is a remarkable woman and you will be intrigued by her story of raising a child with autism, in a time when so little was known about how to help those on the spectrum. You will love this powerful story and it will leave it's mark on you.
Item:EC100 $25 $22  
   
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Emergence - labeled autistic by Temple Grandin
THIS BOOK IS A CLASSIC! There are not enough good words to describe this book!  If someone you know has been diagnosed on the autism spectrum, this is the book to read.  Temple Grandin is a "rock star" in the world of autism.  She tells her story and once you start reading you can't stop!  It details her problems growing up, misunderstood by many (but, happily, understood by some of the most important influences in her life). Like most autistic children, she was desperate for human contact but unable to tolerate it. She had a terrible temper, oftentimes couldn't communicate, and was continually overwhelmed by her environment. Yet she was exceptionally intelligent and creative. Her frightening journey is well worth reading.
Item:TG400 $15 $11  
   
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Autism Through A Sister's Eyes by Eve Band & Emily Hecht
WHAT DO SIBLINGS REALLY THINK? Children have a totally different perspective to adults. Adults tend to over analyze and complicate situations. Children have a unique ability of seeing the forest through the trees. With an uncanny ability of seeing the world as it is, children simply tell it like it is, without any judgment. This refreshing book will lighten your mood as you hear from a ten year old, in very candid terms, what it's like to live with her brother who is on the autism spectrum. A GREAT READ!
Item:EB400 $16 $15