The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled

The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled

Ellen Notbohm's child-centered approach to autism has had immeasurable effect on the autism community through her books Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew , 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders , and Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew . A cohesive compilation of her best articles, The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled will help parents of children with autism take on everyday challenges while celebrating what their children bring to their world. Ellen offers advice on concrete issues such as math homework, video games, and tricky behavior, and also tackles the more abstract concepts of parenting: trusting parental instincts, when to take risks, how to hang on, and when to let go. Finalist in the 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards and finalist in the 2008 Eric Hoffer Awards, this book is absolutely invaluable to all who are "on the autism trail." “Ellen captures the major issues of autism and makes them understandable and useable, even to those new to spectrum disorders…” Nancy H. Cale, Vice President, Unlocking Autism Award-winning author and mother of sons with ADHD and autism, Ellen Notbohm's work has informed and delighted millions in more than twenty languages. Her books have won numerous honors, including a Silver Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards, ForeWord Book of Year Bronze medal, Honorable Mention and two finalist designations, two Mom's Choice Gold Awards, Learning magazine's Teacher's Choice Award and an Eric Hoffer Book Award finalist honor. "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew," demystifying autism with accessible language and salty humor, has become one of the global autism community's most beloved books. An updated and expanded edition released in October 2012 won ForeWord Book of the Year Awards Bronze medal in Psychology. "Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew" was named to onlinecolleges.net's list of The 20 Essential Books about Special Education: "A revolutionary read . . . (a) comprehensive, sensitive look at what life is like with the disorder. . . an integral resource when drawing up viable lesson plans and properly meeting specific emotional needs." Ellen contributes to numerous publications, classrooms, conferences, and websites worldwide. Read excerpts of all Ellen's books at ellennotbohm.com. Reader comments and questions are welcome, through her website and Facebook page. Used Book in Good Condition