Autism and Asperger's Syndrome: The Easy-to-Understand and Practical Guide for Parents, Educators and Those with Autism Spectrum Disorders: What if yo - Paperback

by Tiago Henriques (Author)

Do you think autism is hard to understand?Then this book will surprise you. Why?Because this book was written in an easy-to-understand language. Through simple illustrations and comparisons you will understand the answer to the following questions:

• How does the autistic brain work?
• How does someone with autism see the world and experiences thoughts, emotions and sensations?
• What's the right way to teach complex ideas to someone with autism?
• How to teach emotional intelligence and empathy to a person with autism?
• How do you teach them to deal with their own emotions and the emotions of other people?
• What strategies can someone with autism use to deal with bullying and aggressive people?
• What are the real special needs of autism?
• What are the appropriate ways to meet these needs?
• What is sensory hypersensitivity and how can you use this knowledge to avoid many nervous breakdowns and panic attacks?
• What is stimming and what is the hidden message behind repetitive movements?
• What causes a meltdown, how to predict it and how to get through it quickly?
• Why is vitamin D supplementation vital for brain development during the first years of life?
• What are favorite people and how can you become one?
• What 4 supplements, including vitamin D, have been shown to improve the symptoms of autism in clinical studies published in scientific journals?
• What are their appropriate dosages and possible side effects?

The higher the degree of autism someone has, the greater the dedication needed to apply these pieces of advice. However, this book guides you step-by-step, using many examples written in an easy-to-understand language.What's more, if you have Asperger's Syndrome, this book will help you understand how your brain works and how you must adjust your daily routines to reduce your anxiety and lead a better life.Based on his extended association with people with autism and an extensive research in the scientific literature, biographical reports and reference works, Tiago Henriques - independent author, researcher and educator - guides you through each of the unique characteristics of the autistic mind, their special needs, and the right strategies to meet each one of those needs.This practical guide is an essential reading for parents of children with autism, educators and teachers, and anyone with autism