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Asperger Syndrome in Young Children

A Developmental Approach for Parents and Professionals

Laurie Leventhal-belfer & Cassandra Coe

Focuses on how AS presents in pre-school children. An essential guide for parents coming to terms with their child's AS diagnosis and for the professionals who work with this age group, it is unique in answering pressing questions specific to younger children. How can parents help their AS child to develop speech and language? What help is available at school and home? When, if at all, should a child be informed about AS? Including a useful summary of early childhood development stages, Leventhal-Belfer and Coe provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, in school or in care. Their book shows how to develop tailored early intervention strategies and to assist parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children.

24x16cm

303 pages

$39.95

Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Step-By-Step Workbook for Families

Stephanie Lockshin, Jennifer Gillis & Raymond Romanczyk

This workbook teaches parents how to improve their children's functioning at home and increase their social function and independence while emphasizing the importance of taking care of the family as a whole.

28x22cm

227 pages

$36.00

Herman's Hiding Places

Karen Emigh

Helps children understand the prepositions "behind," "in," "over," and "under," and suggests ways parents can make these concepts into everyday games to fortify the learning process. Entertaining for all children, the brightly-colored book is particularly relevant for children who have difficulty with abstract concepts.

21x17cm

20 pages

$18.00

I Am Utterly Unique

Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

Elaine M Larson, illus Vivian Strand

Discover the unique characteristics and abilities of children with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism from A to Z. Arranged in an A-to-Z format, this book really celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives of ASD children. Each page presents one of the children's many talents and abilities, eg Ff - I Have Fantasic Focus. The kid-friendly illustrations and clever text create a positive portrayal of children with ASD. Designed to help the children with ASD grow in self-awareness of their many capabilities, "I Am Utterly Unique" also encourages dialogue with siblings, friends, parents and teachers.

23x29cm

56 pages

$33.00

Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Mary Jane Weiss

Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome is designed to help parents and professionals navigate the challenges for early learners with high-functioning autism (HFA) and Asperger Syndrome (AS). Because their deficits are more subtle, these children may be less understood by educational professionals. This book is a much-needed resource to help teachers understand their younger child with HFA or AS. Throughout Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome, examples are given to highlight useful strategies. In the first chapter, the author builds a foundation by explaining HFA/AS and some typical characteristics, such as sensory issues, attention deficit disorders, and difficulties of socialization. Later in the book, she dedicates an entire chapter to the educational setting and transition planning, including the process of moving into kindergarten or first grade, shadowing, and planning for inclusion. Finally, two in-depth case studies at the end of the book put it all together. Each case study typifies the kinds of challenges common to children with HFA/AS, and synthesizes how the strategies described in the book can be used in combination to maximize success.

22x15cm

242 pages

$38.00

Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children

Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD

Steven E Gutstein & Rachelle K Sheely

Friendship, even for the most able, requires hard work, and the odds are heavily stacked against those with autism spectrum conditions. Designed for younger children, typically between the ages of two and eight, this comprehensive set of enjoyable activities emphasizes foundation skills such as social referencing, regulating behavior, conversational reciprocity and synchronized actions. The authors include many objectives to plan and evaluate a child's progress, each one related to a specific exercise. Suitable for parental use, the manual is also designed for easy implementation in schools and in therapeutic settings.

21x30cm

331 pages

$41.95

Who Took My Shoe?

Karen Emigh

Who Took My Shoe helps children understand the "who," "what," "where," and "when" questions often difficult for special needs children to understand. Beautifully and colorfully illustrated, the book is entertaining for all children but educational for those who don't easily understand abstract concepts

21x17cm

20 pages

$18.00


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