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Master the journey from adolescence to independence in just a few steps, even if societal stereotypes and misunderstandings have made it feel impossible. Many teenagers with autism and their supporters are on this same journey, seeking a compass to navigate the intricate world of adolescence, emotional growth, and eventual independence.

Are you feeling lost after your child’s autism diagnosis? Wondering how to tackle daily challenges while helping your child thrive? You’re not alone—this audiobook is here to guide you. The Empowered Caregiver’s Guide to Autism offers practical, actionable advice tailored to your unique journey as a caregiver.

If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. For many of us, when we're not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. Where does that leave us today? Morgan Harper Nichols has learned the answer to this question. She has examined stories from her own life and the lives of people around the world and noticed a common thread: we all long for peace. We're all seeking light and life. But these things don't happen passively.

Jillian Benfield was living life in the spotlight as a TV journalist, but after receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn son, she realized no camera-ready outfit could dress up her grief. Overcoming this unexpected circumstance wasn't an option. She would have to undergo it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become.

When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling, how do you believe in God's goodness? How do you cling to hope? Chad Veach directs listeners away from clichéd Sunday school answers that fail to offer real comfort or provide faith-building insights. Instead he draws from God's promises in the Bible and from the story of his own daughter's diagnosis of a devastating and debilitating disease to reveal simple, purposeful steps for dealing with pain.

Millions of adults and children are discovering that the reason they can't seem to get organized, stop procrastinating, sit still, pay attention, and finish what they started is not a lack of self-discipline but, rather, an inborn neurological condition: Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD.

Lisa Gungor thought she knew her own story: small-town girl meets boy in college and they blissfully walk down the aisle into happily ever after. Their Christian faith was their lens and foundation for everything - their marriage, their music, their dreams for the future. But as their dreams began to come true, she began to wonder if her religion was really representative of the "good news" she had been taught.

If you want to know how and how much sleep affects your baby's development, this mini-guide contains many points for reflection that every new father and mother should keep in mind.

Have you ever felt like everyone around you has it all figured out, and your life is a complete mess by comparison? Have you ever felt like you were just too different, too broken, or that your life was a waste? Even worse: have you ever felt like you were such a mess that you had to clean yourself up before you came to God? I've felt this way a lot in my life. From a young age, I was abused, neglected, told I was worthless, and made to feel like I had nothing to offer anyone, including God.

Daily mindfulness practice has been around for thousands of years, and now the western world has come to appreciate the benefits of staying in the moment. Scientific evidence backs up what monks have known for centuries: daily meditation and mindfulness can reverse the damage from our modern stress-filled lives without any fancy equipment or classes.

Kimberly Wyse is a blogger, speaker, and Down syndrome advocate, who tells the story of the traumatic birth of her much-anticipated third child, who was diagnosed at birth with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and had major medical complications that almost took his life several times. Through the gift of extreme medical intervention and God’s miraculous answers to prayer, this precious boy has exceeded everyone’s expectations and is a joy to his family today.