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Saturday, April 30, 2011

National Autism Month Bargains

It's the last day of Autism Awareness Month and Sourcebooks has several books marked down on this topic. They will probably go back up in price tomorrow or shortly thereafter. The Kobo unlimited use $1 coupon code KoboSpring1 should work on all of these.

Autism & ADHD Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF) and Other Interventions ($2.39 Kindle, Kobo), by Barrie Silberberg

Book Description
This is what parents are saying about an amazing diet that is showing extraordinary results in helping children eliminate many traits and symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, celiac disease, and other conditions. The Gluten-Free, Casein-Free (GFCF) Diet, as well as removing all artificial dyes and preservatives, is hugely effective for thousands of families.

The Autism & ADHD Diet is your complete guide to the GFCF Diet. Barrie Silberberg, a mother who honed her skills using the GFCF Diet with her son, who was diagnosed with ASD, gives you everything you need to know to put the diet into action with your child, including:

  • What the GFCF Diet is and why it's so effective
  • How to start the diet
  • Where and how to buy GFCF foods
  • How to avoid cross-contamination
  • How to understand labels on packaging
  • How to make this diet work day-to-day
Packed with parent-proven tips and the best resources for the diet, The Autism & ADHD Diet will alleviate all of your questions and provide a variety of ways to make this diet work best for you and your family.

Child's Journey Out of Autism: One Family's Story of Living in Hope and Finding a Cure ($2.39 Kindle, Kobo), by Leeann Whiffen

Book Description
The therapy costs $30,000. We'd be mortgaging our lives and our savings on something we're not even sure could help our son. But the clock is ticking: the longer we wait, the harder it will be to pull him out of this shell. How are we going to afford it? How can we not afford it?

When Clay Whiffen was diagnosed on the autism spectrum, his parents didn't know where to turn. They refused to believe that he could not be cured, and began to try every therapy they could afford - and many they couldn't. In this extraordinary story of one family's struggle with autism, Leeann Whiffen gives voice to the fear of losing a child and the fight to reclaim him, exploring what treatments eased her son Clay's symptoms, where the Whiffens found support, and how the family conquered one of the toughest challenges a child can face.

With a foreword by autism specialist Dr. Bryan Jepson, A Child's Journey out of Autism spells out what treatments worked, where the family found help, and how they made it through this crushing crisis. In a time of despair and confusion - when another child is diagnosed with autism every 20 minutes - this is a profound, proven message of hope for anyone whose life is touched by the disorder.


Coloring Outside Autism's Lines: 50+ Activities, Adventures, and Celebrations for Families with Children with Autism ($2.39 Kindle, Kobo), by Susan Walton

Book Description
Your Road Map to Rediscovering Joy, Fun, and Togetherness

Having a child with an autism spectrum disorder may mean that you have to change your life. It can seem as though there are so many things you just can't do. But there are adventures-large and small-that kids with autism love, and they are waiting for your whole family! Just think outside of the ordinary, look for reachable sensory experiences, come prepared, and keep an open mind, and everyone in your family can go along for a great ride. This book is packed with exciting ideas for families living with autism, with everything you need to know to make them a reality. Including:

  • Unconventional backyard fun: zip lines, trampolines, tree stumps, and even exercise bikes!
  • Easy ways to adapt public places such as bowling alleys, ice skating rinks, and swimming pools into stress-free outings
  • Surprising activities that can lead to lifelong interests
  • Dreaming big: there's a world of amusement parks, water slides, camping, and other family getaways that are truly within reach
  • Special activities for grandparents and extended family members
  • How to team up with other parents to maximize the fun
Autism Handbook for Parents: Facts and Strategies for Parenting Success ($2.39 Kindle, Kobo), by Janice E. Janzen

Book Description
The concise, authoritative guide for parents new to the subject of autism.

Autism Handbook for Parents: Facts and Strategies for Parenting Success is written specifically for parents of children recently diagnosed with autism. Although it is a relief to know there is a name for their child's problems, many parents are unsure what steps to take after a child is diagnosed with autism.

This book offers concrete answers to parents' questions and concerns. Clear and concise information on autism is provided, including how autism can affect learning and behavior. Parents will receive the information needed to help them advocate for their child and make decisions on various treatments and educational interventions.

The author also includes advice on preventing many behavioral problems, dealing with those that do occur, and teaching early skills that are critical to a child's success. Autism Handbook for Parents is a must-have for those looking to be an effective advocate, teacher, and parent of their child with autism.


Asperger's Answer Book: Professional Answers to 300 of the Top Questions Parents Ask ($2.39 Kindle, Kobo), by Susan Ashley

Book Description
It is currently estimated that over 500,000 families struggle with Asperger's Syndrome, a highly prevalent yet difficult to diagnose disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of children and adults.

In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing-and often conflicting-information, The Asperger's Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger's Answer Book covers such topics as:

  • Is it autism or is it Asperger's?
  • Getting your child evaluated
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Routines and rituals
  • Motor skills
  • Sensory sensitivity
  • Growing up with Asperger's Syndrome
Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Asperger's Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child's illness and develop a plan for success.

Autism and the God Connection: Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Accounts of Spiritual Giftedness ($2.39 Kindle, Kobo), by William Stillman

Book Description
Autism impacts one out of every 166 children--ten times higher than just ten years ago. Despite the international scrambling of scientists to provide an explanation, there remains no single known cause for the rise in autism.

Autism and the God Connection views autism through a spiritual prism, unlocking its hidden meaning. Through countless interviews William Stillman documents extraordinary examples of spiritual giftedness.

Autism and the God Connection boldly challenges our traditionally held beliefs about people with disabilities. Readers looking for hope, inspiration and a deeper understanding of their loved ones will appreciate the affirming anecdotes of ordinary families.