(Part 2) Top products from r/autism
We found 40 product mentions on r/autism. We ranked the 371 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew: Updated and Expanded Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew Updated and Expanded Edition
22. Vibes High Fidelity Earplugs - Invisible Ear Plugs for Concerts, Musicians, Motorcycles, Airplanes, Raves, Work Noise Reduction, Hearing Protection - Fits Small Medium Large - As Seen On Shark Tank
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
PROTECT YOUR EARS: Vibes Reusable High Fidelity Earplugs reduce damaging decibel levels to protect your ears in noisy areas without hurting sound quality. We’ve fitted noise-canceling earplugs with the best attenuating filters that lower volumes via filter specific frequencies vs outright noise ca...
23. The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
24. The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resourceUsed for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with their daily challengesProvides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in schoolSoftcover; 234 pages
25. I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Self-Discovery for Adults
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 2
26. Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
27. More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
28. Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd Edition)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
29. Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Sentient Publications
30. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Great product!
31. Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
32. The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
33. Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over Autism
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
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34. Autism: A Very Short Introduction
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
Oxford University Press
35. Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
I have limited experience, but I would recommend two things:
1 - Start learning everything you can about ABA and as fast as you can. It should only take you about 6 months to a year to acquire a working understanding of ABA and to be able to tell the pros from the posers, and every child with autism who has these needs should have guardians who have invested the time in educating themselves (I understand how little time you have, but it will save you A LOT of time in the long run). Buy and read cover-to-cover this: http://www.amazon.com/Applied-Behavior-Analysis-2nd-Edition/dp/0131421131 and then start reading articles on your topics of interest from here: http://seab.envmed.rochester.edu/jaba/jabaindx.asp You will only have access to the slightly older articles in JABA for free, but there should still be plenty there. Also, don't be intimidated - studies in ABA rarely require any training in statistics or advanced math, and so it is just a matter of gaining a solid understanding of the designs and principles outlined in the Cooper book and thinking critically. If you have any questions, feel free to message me.
2 - Find someone who doesn't just have a basic understanding of ABA, and pay them for their services. There are feeding clinics that specialize in this precise sort of thing. For example, they actually know what they are doing here: http://www.feedingdisorders.kennedykrieger.org/?gclid=CNDqjJXrnbgCFcSf4AodLWMAEA There are a large number of tactics they can use, such as slowly mixing less preferred food with more preferred food (1 piece of corn mixed in with the cut-up hotdogs, then 2 pieces, then 5, etc.), contingently presenting or allowing access to preferred items or activities when the client eats (while they are eating their favorite toy is dancing around the table, and then immediately disappears and the child is ignored when they stop eating), etc. Which tactics should be used depends on the client's community of reinforcers (which things they like) and many other variables - it can be difficult to determine which tactics are best without assessing the client. I would recommend calling the child's case worker and asking them to find a suitable program (they are are there to support you, and so if you need the help it's their job to provide it...)
You can do it! Kudos to you for putting in the effort to proactively search out the help your kid needs, rather than wait until it becomes an even more serious problem! You are saving EVERYONE a lot of misery by doing so, and unfortunately many people do not.
A lot of people will suggest The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, which is a fine book, but the author didn't do enough research and was just writing a novel.
I'd recommend John Elder Robison's books. He has wrote multiple memoirs and lives a very vivid life; he, his son, and possibly (don't remember if she was diagnosed) his son's mother are all autistic. I loved the books, and I've never seen myself or connected with a book like I did with his. His books aren't hard to read and I believe there are four in total.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time:
https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Incident-Dog-Night-Time/dp/1400032717
Look Me in the Eye:
https://www.amazon.com/Look-Me-Eye-Life-Aspergers/dp/0307396185
It's a good question, and I can see how some people wouldn't want the diagnosis to "define" their child or for the child to use it as a crutch. I can understand that line of thinking. It's not the same as having a child that lacks the comprehension skills to ever understand their diagnosis. A child that can understand might struggle with their identity, or might blame their misfortunes completely on the diagnosis.
But with my older child I've told him (the younger one is way too small to get it right now, but I plan on telling him too). I think it's still better for them to grasp it early on rather than have it hit them in the face later when they happen to check their medical records. It's lying by omission, and I wouldn't want my sons to lose their trust in me for any reason.
Telling them early gives me the time I need to guide them through their differences, and help them develop ways to deal with their frustration. We have an open forum where my older son is safe to discuss his worries, and I can educate him about how much his diagnosis should impact on his life, if at all. I'm removing the stigma as much as I can.
I don't consider myself above any parent that isn't the same, because all parents are different. Some parents take a very long time to accept a diagnosis themselves, and they might feel like it would hurt the family dynamic to reveal it, or they may have family and friends that won't understand. They might not even fully grasp what it means themselves. That's not their fault, because the stigma is there and it's going to take a lot of generations for it to be removed. I honestly think there should be a hell of a lot more support for parents to tell a child about a diagnosis because most of the time the parents are just left with the knowledge, and are frightened of taking the wrong action over it. And as I said before, they might be frightened of it having a negative impact on their child, that they might use it as a crutch or let the weight of it drag them down. The child would have to think about whether they want their friends to know, if they are in an environment where they pass as NT most of the time.
But this is why there should be better education on this, or at least some sort of emotional support, particularly for NT parents who are probably feeling bewildered (not exclusively, some autistic parents can feel the same). We have to work to remove the stigma, so that we don't feel afraid to be upfront and honest with our children, and so we can give them the right tools to come to terms with their difference and even embrace it, whilst congratulating themselves for the successes they have.
Books like this are a good starting point, if a little bit outdated now.
I would suggest going to other graphic novels once he's gotten fluent with magna. There are lots of really good graphic novels for elementary school kids. Here is a good list. I highly recommend the Bone Series. I have them myself and I love them.
I am a special ed teacher and I'm just thinking of his future, does he have a hard time with any specific reading problems in class? (Like comprehension, decoding, etc?) I just want to give you some resources to ask for in his IEP meetings in the future to help him in school.
What about a book? Good-bye Tonsils There are a few other books related to this one on Amazon.
I don't really have any suggestions other than this, but hopefully someone else can offer help. Good luck!
Thanks for the link, but it seems to be announcing the results of the study, rather than the study itself. It also does not say how small the sample size is. I consider treats a more immediate and understandable reward than money. Agreed that not all autistics are techy geeks, but would you say the odds are higher? The link is reproduced in this book where the author proposes some theoretical bases for why some of these treatments might help. I do not propose that Sally's supervisor forbid her from casein. I merely propose that if he provides free treats, bagels with cream cheese might be a riskier choice.
Two great starter books:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Nature-Autism-Aspergers-Disorder/dp/1843108143
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autism-Very-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0199207569
Both of these books are fairly historical but go through many of the steps that led to where we are today.
I've got a few hundred books now and these two are what I'd recommend as the starting point for someone interested in recapping autism research from the beginning. This history is important because it provides some hints as to why genes/brain differences are so elusive.
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Hanen has a fantastic book for parents that is easy to read and implement, More Than Words
It goes over the stages of communication and social interaction and teaches parents how to naturally create opportunities for social connection and communication.
For those who mentioned being interested in books in this thread:
[Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asperger-Syndrome-Employment-Workbook-Professionals/dp/1853027960/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468747819&sr=8-1&keywords=Asperger+Syndrome+Employment+Workbook)
Survival Tips for Women with ADHD - Suitable for more than just women, and more than just ADHD.
[Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Build-Your-Own-Life-Individuals/dp/1843101149?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc)
A Field Guide to Earthlings
Been There. Done That. Try This!: An Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth
The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum
Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age
Autism Equality in the Workplace: Removing Barriers and Challenging Discrimination - Some parts are more for employers or those supporting autistic people into work but others are more for autistic people.
Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome
Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses
Aspies on Mental Health: Speaking for Ourselves
The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job: Navigating the Social Landscape of Employment
Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide
The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome
Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum
Asperger Syndrome and Employment
I'm going to stop there, though I could add loads more books. No single book has all the answers obviously and some are better than others in their presentation and approach. I've read most of them, but there are a couple that are still on my "to read" list so I won't make a sweeping comment about the usefulness of all of them - but the ones I have finished have contained useful advice.
When I was younger I had a book called Amazing Mazes (or something like that at any rate) that was just filled with mazes (unsurprisingly), except they were all works of art showing people travelling through these surreal landscapes made up entirely of labyrinths.
It was a good book.
Edit: Found it on Amazon. Goodbye weekend.
Like queeraspie said, we're not mentally ill. Hopefully you take something from your experience in this subreddit.
Here's some books which may help you and your brother. If he won't/can't read them, you read them and use the information you gain to assist him figure things out. Some are geared toward Asperger's, but will be a good read regardless.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Unwritten-Rules-Social-Relationships/dp/193256506X/
http://www.amazon.com/Social-Success-Workbook-Teens-Skill-Building/dp/1572246537/
http://www.amazon.com/Full-Life-Autism-Relationships-Independence/dp/0230112463/
http://www.amazon.com/Alone-Together-Making-Asperger-Marriage/dp/1843105373/
http://www.amazon.com/The-Journal-Best-Practices-Marriage/dp/1439189714/
http://www.amazon.com/Asperger-Syndrome-Long-Term-Relationships-Stanford/dp/1843107341/
http://www.amazon.com/Aspergers-Love-Couple-Relationships-Affairs/dp/1843101157/
This is a great book... really good summary and is a must read for everyone that has an autistic child in their lives
http://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Child-Autism-Wishes/dp/1935274651
Jed Baker's social skills picture book is pretty nice for children with autism if you're looking for more of a "teaching" book
http://www.amazon.com/Picture-Teaching-emotion-communication-children/dp/1885477910/ref=la_B001JP01XG_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380783367&sr=1-1
I just read this book and it conveys the basic concepts in a beautiful, simple way.
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
http://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Child-Autism-Wishes/dp/1935274651/ref=pd_sim_14_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51nHl1KOasL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_&refRID=1RK2JE56ATQX4EY87Y80
If you're looking for non-clinical, there's a fictional book called the the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1400032717).
I would also recommend checking out some of the many wonderful blogs, by parents of autistic children but especially autistic adults themselves.
The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders
http://amzn.com/1843108526
This is a fantastic place to start. It will provide you with a new framework for understanding and addressing behavior.
If you are feeling ambitious:
Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd Edition)
http://amzn.com/0131421131
This is the "bible" for ABA. It can be a little technical, but not beyond the average adult's comprehension. At the very least it will give you a reference.
Have you tried canceling ear plugs? They really helped me and let me tell you... I get uncontrollably angry with noises, specially when someone whistles. I can’t control it.
I bought these at Amazon, it works wonders: https://www.amazon.com/Vibes-High-Fidelity-Concert-Earplugs/dp/B018WPOQSG
It comes in different sizes, so the small is good for kids, and you can buy a cord.
It can work like a “safe zone” when we can’t control the environment around us.
=)
The Social Skills Picture Book is a really good photographic guide to managing every day social situations too.
Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life
http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Autism-Finding-Strategies-Transform/dp/0143034685
This book:
http://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Words-Communication-Children/dp/0921145144
is a really good guide for the layperson to improving communication with an autistic child, verbal or not. Good communication reduces behavior problems by a large percent.
Yes, sorry I wasn't more specific :)
Aspergirls, Rudy Simone, https://www.amazon.com/Aspergirls-Empowering-Females-Asperger-Syndrome-dp-B07T8CBDN1/dp/B07T8CBDN1/ref=mt_audio_download?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=
Expensive
Cheaper
You can Google “decibel reducing ear plugs” and select clear ones. They might also sell them at your local drug store.
If anyone asks about them, you can say that you have tinnitus or you’re trying to prevent hearing loss.
You could check out Jepson's book, which has a table in the back with subjective evaluations of various treatments.
Some stem-cell clinics claim to have treatments against autism.
We bought this book to explain it to our son, although he is not at the age yet where he would understand.
https://www.amazon.ca/Survival-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders-Parents/dp/1575423855/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427989679&sr=1-1&keywords=%22The%20Survival%20Guide%20for%20Kids%20with%20Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorders%20(And%20Their%20Parents)%22&tag=vglnk-ca-c56-20
"Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspective of Autism" by Temple Grandin & Sean Barron. https://www.amazon.ca/Unwritten-Social-Relationships-Temple-Grandin/dp/193256506X
I was reading far above my grade level so I'm just using the internet age ranges for these books.
The Island series
39 Clues
Warriors Series
Sure! These are just a few that I've read...
They're not all completely geared toward adults with ASD and talk about kids too, but they do address adults at some point.
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/1843106698/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qQ5IxbWGWAG3D
The Way I See It, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's https://www.amazon.com/dp/193527421X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yT5IxbVXQE7BR
Twirling Naked in the Streets and No One Noticed: Growing Up With Undiagnosed Autism https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615801439/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4W5Ixb5QJMGZ7
Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): How Seeking a Diagnosis in Adulthood Can Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/1849054339/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TM5IxbSRTX1HR
Doesn't his school provide the ABA as part of his FAPE? It seems when my son was younger, he had his own classroom aide-and she spent a lot of time with him in what I suppose was basically incidental ABA. We just made it part of our regular time with him.
The first book I read about autism after his diagnosis happened to be Let Me Hear Your Voice and it had an appendix which helped a lot in working with my son using ABA
But we also may've been broke enough to qualify-3 kids, one job, and he receives SSI.
There are a couple of books on Amazon UK.
I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Self-Discovery for Adults
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0989597113/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SCPIxb4TH3Y4Y
and
Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1849056617/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ODPIxbG8DPSRT
Both have kindle versions.