Hello, I am Jim: A Family Story of Asperger Syndrome
Author: Jim Gaffney
Truth and I have brokered what I would describe as a fragile and uneasy truce over the years.” Jim Gaffney, author and voice of Hello, I am Jim, recounts years of hard truths, painful memories, and fond nostalgia as he chronicles his lifelong journey with Asperger Syndrome. Born in 1970 among the quiet suburbs of Youngstown, Ohio, Jim always knew the truth—that he was different, but he didn’t know why. From the frustrated vigilance of his parents at home, the hostile classrooms where his peers bullied him, to the unforgiving walls of his own self-esteem, he could not escape a constant sense of isolation during his childhood and adolescent years. Now, he shares his thoughts as a 48 year-old man looking back on his younger self with a totally new perspective. With stunning clarity of his inner world as a child, teenager, and young adult, Jim reflects on everything that shaped him: the tough love of his father, his struggle with obesity, his perseverance as a distance runner, and eventually the gentle, guiding current of fatherhood. With an introduction by his best friend and running companion, Greg Realmuto, this autobiographical memoir widens conventional understanding of autism, explains the value of “fire in the blood”, and ultimately explores what it means to live a “neurotistic” life.
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Human First AI: Save Your Business Save Your Job
Author: Derek Crager
Human First AI is not just a business book—it's a lived experience—shaped by real-world work that shows why amplifying people creates stronger results than replacing them. In Human First AI, Derek Crager—AI consultant, leadership advisor, and founder of Practical AI—shares a clear, practical approach to using artificial intelligence in ways that amplify human capability rather than automate people out of the equation. Drawing on years of experience building workforce training systems, supporting frontline teams, and advising organizations implementing AI, Derek explains how Human–AI symbiosis leads to stronger performance, faster learning, and measurable business growth & profitability.
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Play Dumb & Sabotage: Mindfully under-anticipating the child’s needs and creating opportunities to practice language
Author: Jeaneen Tang
Do you find yourself grappling with uncertainty when it comes to nurturing language skills in young children? Navigate the intricate terrain of nurturing language skills in both typically developing children and those facing unique challenges, from late talkers to those with special needs. This book equips you with essential tools and proven strategies, eliminating the guesswork and empowering you to foster language proficiency with confidence. Caregiving and teaching young children language would be easier if we were given the tools and strategies instead of having to figure it out on our own. This book will help you with developing language in young children, whether they are normal developing, late talkers, or children with special needs.
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