Real Life Lifehacks for the Highly Sensitive

The term high sensitivity refers to a complete set of traits seen in the behavior of a highly sensitive person (HSP), such as being especially empathetic, having a keen eye for detail and the bigger picture, and being creative and intuitive. It is present in 15 to 20% of the population. There are just as many extremely sensitive men as women. Being highly sensitive is a valuable characteristic. The world needs people who are empathetic, self-aware, and have the ability to think deeply and critically.

Unfortunately, each of these qualities can become a pitfall when taken to extremes. Self-reflection can turn into self-criticism, deep thinking into worrying, empathy into absorbing others' emotions, and helpfulness into rescuing others.

Lifehacks for the Highly Sensitive addresses 20 main challenges people face when they are an HSP. For each challenge, there are effective tips that make life easier. Some of these include:

• Learning how not to fear rejection
• Overcoming unhealthy perfectionism
• Taming your galloping brain
• Regulating your emotions
• And much more!

Because of the unique and varied needs of children with autism, careful attention to their experiences in medical settings remains essential. Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment, Second Edition builds on the foundation of the original text with expanded content, additional strategies, and a restructured format designed for ease of use.

This revised edition deepens understanding of the characteristics and developmental differences of children with autism, expands on the foundational role and necessity of sensory regulation, strengthens guidance and emphasizes strategies for communicating procedural information, includes new discussion of pain management, and overviews interventions to promote engagement and collaborative care. Designed for medical professionals, families, and service providers, the book also offers practical tools, updated assessments, and real-world strategies to support positive, successful healthcare experiences for children with autism. This second edition continues to serve as a trusted resource for improving interactions, reducing stress, and promoting better outcomes for all involved.

Winner Of

• Independent Publishers Book Awards Gold Medal for Nonfiction Series (with Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew)
• Grand Prize for Instruction and Insight, Chanticleer International Book Awards
• Grand Prize short list, Eric Hoffer Book Awards

Great book for the parent of a child who is newly diagnosed. It will help the parent who is frightened by the diagnosis get started on creating a positive outcome for their child. — Temple Grandin, PhD, Author of The Way I See It and Thinking in Pictures

The 20th Anniversary Edition of Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew commemorates the timeless insights of one of the autism community’s most beloved classics.

Translated into more than 25 languages, Ten Things has transcended geographic, cultural, and socio-economic boundaries to guide and inspire millions of families and professionals worldwide since the first edition was published in 2005. A child’s voice leads into each chapter, presenting an authentic exploration into how ten core characteristics of autism affect our children’s perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical, sensory and social environments.

Framed with humor and compassion, the book helps to illuminate—not define—autistic children. The 2019 third edition sharpened the focus on these basic aspects, while expanding on how our own perspectives shape the life of our child and ourselves, in daily life and for years to come. A compelling new section explains the surprising breadth of our power of choice and outlines potent strategies for strong decision-making in every situation

Ellen's experiences as a parent, author, and contributor to numerous parenting, education, and health publications coalesce to create this guide for those with someone on the autism spectrum in their life. Countless parents, teachers, social workers, and therapists call Ten Things a back-pocket necessity