“Clever Carter” is a story about a young boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is a picture book that was written for children, to provide an understanding about the disorder. The book teaches about some of the common behaviors of ASD. Though initially geared towards young children, it grants valuable knowledge to anyone unfamiliar with the disorder. With its memorable rhythmic flow and pleasant illustrations, it is an excellent teaching tool for teachers and for families livi...

What have been the fundamental shifts in Japanese society over the past decade? And what has remained the same? What will the country look like in five years from now?Introducing you to all aspects of Japanese society, culture, politics, economy, geography and history, this book guides you through the country's enduring features, recent trends and the most interesting areas of analysis:- Gender roles, gender fluidity and LBGTQ identities: i...

This volume examines questions concerning the construction of gender and identity in the earliest days of what is now Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Methodologically explicit, the contributions analyze textual and material sources related to these religious traditions in their cultural contexts. The sources examined are predominantly products of patriarchal elite discourses requiring innovative approaches to unveil aspects of gender otherwise hidden. This volume extends the discussion r...

Winner of the 2023 CSBS' Frank W. Beare Award.Honourable Mention for Best Book in Jewish Studies from the British and Irish Association for Jewish Studies.This engaging and accessible textbook provides an introduction to the study of ancient Jewish and Christian women in their Hellenistic and Roman contexts.This is the first textbook dedicated to introducing women’s religious roles in Judaism and Christianity in a way that is access...

Ancient literature was generally written by and produced for elite men. That fact creates specific challenges to modern interpreters of gender roles in the ancient world, especially once contemporary understandings of gender as construction and performance are embraced. In Gender and Second-Temple Judaism, world-renowned scholars take on these challenges with regard to ancient Judaism (here including early Christianity and early rabbinic Judaism as well), at once examining the ancient evid...

Examining the hypothetical earliest layer of Jesus’ sayings known as Q, Sara Parks argues that Jesus deliberately crafted parabolic teachings regarding the basileia of God to appeal to both male and female adherents. For a century after Q, vestiges of gender-paired teachings popped up in multiple independent texts related to Jesus, from Mark to Paul to the Synoptics and John—making it more likely that this inclusion of women originated with Jesus himself. In Gender and the Rhetoric of ...

Told with the intensity of a medical thriller, the extraordinary story of how Clay Whiffen and his family conquered autism."Leeann Whiffen's fight for her son is a poignant, intimate story of perseverance and love - a reminder to all of us that a mother is the greatest ally a child with autism will ever have. A Child's Journey out of Autism shines a heartfelt light on a future of healing and hope."Jenny McCarthy, author of Mother Warrio...

Questions Every Parent Has About Their Autistic Child; And The Answers... Autism is a complex disorder, and there really is no one singular way to discuss or define it.  But there is one thing that is true across the board when it comes to autism: the number of questions parents have.   I know what it's like to be unsure and worried about what to do for the best for a loved one with autism. I know all too well about the ma...

An incredibly reassuring approach by two physicians who specialize in helping children overcome their difficulties in learning and succeeding in schoolFor parents, teachers, and other professionals seeking practical guidance about ways to help children with learning problems, this book provides a comprehensive look at learning differences ranging from dyslexia to dysgraphia, to attention problems, to giftedness. In The Mislabeled Child, the authors describ...

Could someone you know have ADHD? Maybe they're inattentive. Or they might be hyperactive and impulsive. They might have all those traits.There are three groups of symptoms:InattentionHyperactivityImpulsivityGet the facts on all of them, and learn examples of behaviors that can come with each.InattentionYou might not notice it until a child goes to school. In adults, it may be easier to notice at work or in social sit...

Most people look at Autism as a disability because they only see someone who isn’t acting “normal” and they haven’t learned about Autism. I think of Autism as just another type of person who does things a little differently. You might be wondering why I think of Autism differently than most people. This is because my little brother Carter has Autism. Carter is 6 years old and he is the best little brother. One out of 88 children in the United States has Autism, so ...

A step-by-step guide for Parents and Educators to treat the symptoms of Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia and more!