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Acclaimed professional organizer Judith Kolberg and Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, renowned ADHD clinical psychologist, are back with an updated edition of their classic text for adults with ADD. Their collaboration offers the best understanding and solutions for adults who want to get and stay organized. Listeners will enjoy all new content on organizing digital information, managing distractions, organizing finances, and coping with the "black hole" of the Internet.

In the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional! It's true. No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be or may become, they function better as adults if they've had the chance to learn basic skills, from being on time to good personal hygiene. But many reach adulthood without those skills. Enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, aspie at large.

Before Kionne McGhee became a State Representative, author, professor, husband, and father, he had to survive a harsh reality. Growing up in the tough Naranja Housing Projects of South Miami, McGhee balanced being the man of the house with the pressures of street life. Petty crimes, skipping school, and living fast defined his early years.

The autism community is often wondering how we can measure quality of life for autistic people. This book argues that a group definition for measuring quality of life is inappropriate as quality of life is not a group-centered thing. Instead, this book argues that quality of life for autistic people is a person-centered definition that requires determining each autistic person's quality of life one by one.

Step into the captivating world of "A Lifetime in Special Education: An Educator's Journey through the Special Education World," where heartfelt stories, enlightening insights, and unwavering dedication converge to illuminate the transformative power of education. Beyond the classroom, this book delves into the intricate tapestry of policies, innovations, and advocacy that shape the evolution of special education. From historical milestones to contemporary debates, the author comprehensively explores the dynamic forces that have propelled the field forward.

Relationships with toxic people can be detrimental to your well-being, and you have to be proactive to ensure that you know what to do with the toxic people in your life. Change the way you think, and learn how to manage stressful situations with difficult people with the help of this guide.