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101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger's and Sensory Processing Disorders

Tara Delaney

One of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger's, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play. Children improve their motor skills, language skills, and social skills by moving their bodies and interacting with their environment. Yet the biggest challenges parents, teachers, and loved ones face with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders is how to successfully engage them in play.

The interactive games in this book are quick to learn but will provide hours of fun and learning for your child. And many of the games can be played indoors or outdoors, so your child can enjoy them at home, outside, or on field trips. More than one hundred games that help your child: make eye-contact, stay focused, and strengthen his or her motor skills associate words with objects and improve language and numerical skills learn how to interact with others, how to take turns, and other social skills needed for attending preschool and school.

22x17cm

227 pages

$30.00

Adam's Alternative Sports Day

An Asperger Story

Jude Welton

A fun read for children that presents AS in a positive way, and suggests ways of dealing with some of the problems they might face at school.
- Can be used by teachers to introduce the subjects of AS and dyslexia into the classroom.
- Will give friends and siblings an insight into the mind of a child with AS.

20x16cm

128 pages

$29.00

Amazingly... Alphie!

Roz Espie

Alphie, a computer "wired differently" has trouble fitting in and performing successfully. After beginning to doubt his self-worth and his ability to do anything right, Alphie finally meets a human, Chris, who has been hired to fix the malfunctioning computers in the lab. Chris' patient and accepting approach totally changes Alphie's life. Alphie starts to realize that being different is what makes him special, and soon he is free to use his abilities to their fullest free to be who he was meant to be.
This book, written for children ages 8 and up, fosters tolerance and acceptance while celebrating differences.

20x23cm

62 pages

$29.00

An Extraordinary Gift

The Australian Asperger's Resource Guide

Marie Whitrow

Offers profound insight into parenting children with Asperger's Syndrome. Includes sound information on how to negotiate the service systems, and practical support for parents of these extraordinary children so that they are reassured they are not alone.

Chapters on Connecting with others, Informed parenting, Financial assistance, The Medical system, Educational opportunities, Recreational choices, Nurturing the soul.

24x16cm

152 pages

$29.95

Asperger Syndrome an Owner's Manual

What You, Your Parents and Your Teachers Need to Know

Ellen Korin

This interactive workbook is designed to help young people, approximately 5th to 8th grade, develop their Personal Profile. By learning to identify their strengths and challenges, they are better able to participate in developing meaningful interventions and future plans. With the help of a trusted adult, the child completes a series of exercises related to learning style, sensory issues, emotions, relationships and more, culminating in a written plan for each major area of his or her life that will serve as a constant guide and reinforcement.

22x28cm

62 pages

$36.00

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments

Practical solutions for tantrums, rage, and meltdowns.

Myles & Southwick

Recommended to us by a parent, this book is easy to read, practical and has many assessment lists that would surely be useful for helping to clarify behaviours with others dealing with the child. The book addresses - overview of characteristics of Asperger Syndrome that may impact on behaviour, the rage cycle and functional assessment of behaviours in the cycle, strategies that promote self-calming, self-awareness and self-management and a chapter specifically for parents.

15x23cm

106 pages

$43.95

Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything

Kenneth Hall

Kenneth is in a unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude to Asperger Syndrome which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way. His book is for anyone interested in understanding more about autism, including parents, siblings, teachers and professionals.

22x15cm

112 pages

$26.95

Asperger's What Does It Mean to Me?

A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Designed for children with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome, this workbook offers an approach for the child to learn more about himself. Faherty asks the child to react to various subjects, offering alternatives for the child to select. Features a special binding to allow photocopying.

28x21cm

304 pages

$69.95

Autism Aspergers - Solving the Relationship Puzzle

a New developmental program that opens the door to lifelong social & emotional growth

Steven E Gutstein

A practicing psychologist offers a new approach to developing social skills and relationships in children diagnosed with autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Dr. Gutstein describes ways to steer these children onto a bright new path of self discovery and social awareness, one that will ultimately bring them home to meaningful friendships, shared emotions and heartfelt connection with the people in their lives.

29x21cm

186 pages

$65.00

Blue bottle mystery

Kathy Hoopman

Novel for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the schoolyard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along. Aussie author

96 pages

$18.95

Buster and the Amazing Daisy

Adventures with Aspergers Syndrome

Nancy Ogaz

Daisy White was not crazy. Clumsy maybe, but definitely not crazy. In this exciting adventure story, Daisy, who has autism, defeats her bullies and overcomes her fears with the help of Buster, a very special rabbit. All is going well until a terrible fate threatens Daisy's new friend Cody....

16x24cm

125 pages

$24.95

Can I Tell You about Asperger Syndrome?

A Guide for Friends and Family

Jude Welton, illus Jane Telford

Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. he helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. Mainly suitable for those from 7-15 years, but useful also for older age-groups, families, and in the classroom.

16x23cm

48 pages

$15.95

Caring for Myself

A Social Skills Storybook

Christy Gast, Jane Krug and Kotoe Laackman

Children love looking at photos of themselves. That is why they will enjoy the personalized pages in Caring for Myself. Parents and teachers will enjoy the easy-to-use way to tap the visual learning strengths of students with ASD.

25x18cm

96 pages

$29.95

Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

A Guide for Practitioners and Carers

Patrcia

This practical guide to the treatment of children with autism and Asperger syndrome commences with a comprehensive review of research into the nature, causes and treatment of these complex conditions. A wide range of therapies are explored and evaluated and advice is given to parents about the issues to consider when seeking treatment for their children. Practical ways of approaching a variety of problems relating to autism and Asperger syndrome are discussed, notably those associated with language impairments social deficits ritualistic and stereotyped behaviours Outcomes of the various treatments are outlined and a number of informative case studies are incorporated. The book concludes by tackling the crucial need for appropriate educational provision and early help for families. Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome is an essential guide for practitioners, teachers and carers seeking a comprehensive, unbiased appraisal of these conditions and the numerous therapies available.

22x15cm

342 pages

$77.95

Communication Issues in Autism and Aspergers Syndrome

Do We Speak the Same Language?

Olga Bogdashina

Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Olga Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. She stresses the importance of identifying each autistic individual's nonverbal language with a view to establish a shared means of verbal communication. She offers an explanation of why certain approaches, for example PECS, might work with some autistic children but not others. Offering real in-sights, the 'What They Say' sections enable the reader to see through the eyes of autistic indi-viduals and to understand their language differences first hand. 'What We Can Do to Help' sections throughout the book give practical recommenda-tions on what to do in order to help autistic individuals use their natural mechanisms to learn and develop social and communicative skills

21x17cm

288 pages

$39.95

Everybody Is Different

A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters with Autism

Fiona Bleach

Full of helpful suggestions for making family life more comfortable for everyone concerned, this book is specially designed to give answers to the many questions of brothers and sisters of young people on the autistic spectrum.

20x15cm

60 pages

$20.00

Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome

Help, Hope, and Guidance 2nd ed

William Stillman

This complete handbook helps parents understand how AS may impact on their children and how to cope with daily life. Get a diagnosis and understand the results, discover the best options for education and learning, identify triggers that lead to sensory overload, recognize symptoms of meltdowns and work with your child to prevent them, education family and freinds about AS to enable them to privide a supportive and loving environment, explore other resources.

23x16cm

320 pages

$26.00

Exploring Feelings: Anger

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger

Tony Attwood

Designed to be highly structured, interesting and successful in encouraging the cognitive control of emotions. Every participating child has a workbook for the six two-hour sessions that includes activities and information to explore the specific feelings of being happy, relaxed, anxious or angry. At the end of each session, a project is explained to the child, which is to be completed before the next session. At the start of the next session the project is discussed with the person implementing the program or the group of participants using the program. The Exploring Feelings program is designed to explore the mental world from a scientific perspective. Originally designed for small groups of two to five children 9 and 12 years, with two adults conducting the program, it can easily be modified so that it can be used with just one child. The activities can also be modified to be age appropriate for an adolescent or adult.
Intended for children with Asperger’s syndrome, the program can be equally applied to children with High Functioning Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS). The author also designed the program so that it does not have to be implemented by a qualified psychologist. A teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist or parent could implement the program without having training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

28x22cm

79 pages

$32.00

Exploring Feelings: Anxiety

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety

28x22cm

79 pages

$32.00

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

Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome

Real Help for Parents Anywhere and On Any Budget

Lise Pyles

Packed with inspiring ideas and tips that can be used with any curriculum and on any budget, Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome explains how to design a varied study programme built around the child's own interests, making use of simple material as well as computers and on-line resources. Parents planning to homeschool their child with Asperger Syndrome will appreciate the encouraging and practical advice, including step-by-step instructions on how to assess and improve body language and social skills, accommodating the child's need for ritual or perfectionist tendencies, and how to develop handwriting and coordination skills.

23x16cm

272 pages

$35.95

How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Practical Strategies for Parents

Chris Williams, Barry Wright and Olive Young

In clear and simple language, with many illustrations, the authors tackle common problems experienced in everyday routines such as eating, sleeping and going to the toilet, as well as how to cope with aggression and tantrums, preoccupations and compulsions and how to enable better communication and socialising. Based on up-to-date research and using many case examples, the authors consider step-by-step why each problem may be happening and suggest a number of solutions.

24x16cm

336 pages

$31.95

How to Make School Make Sense

A Parents' Guide to Helping the Child with Asperger Syndrome

Clare Lawrence

Every child's education relies on a partnership between parents, professionals and, of course, the child. This book gives parents of children with Asperger syndrome (AS) practical advice on how to make the most of this important partnership and work with schools to ensure their child's needs are being met. The book explores how parents can prepare their child for school life and how they can work with teachers to improve the classroom environment, as well as the school environment as a whole, for their child and consequently for the benefit of all pupils. Strategies include peer education, the use of visual cues and rules and effective communication between parents, teachers and teaching assistants. This clear, accessible book will be an invaluable guide for parents of children with AS and will also be of interest to the teachers and educational professionals who work with them.

24x16cm

123 pages

$29.95

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

I Need Help with School

A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism & Asperger's Syndrome

Rebecca A Moyes

Specifically written for parents of children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, this guide demystifies special education laws to help them understand their legal rights and the rights of their child. Moyes also addresses such issues as developing a child's social skills, encouraging self-esteem, and dealing with teasing and bullying.

27x21cm

191 pages

$43.00

Jay Grows An Alien

Ann Levine

Jay often feels out of place in the world around him, but doesn't know why. Being called names like "space cadet"and "asp-booger"confuses him even further. Anne Levine's short novel, Jay Grows an Alien, follows Jay, a young boy with Asperger Syndrome, at school and home. Over the course of the novel, as he deals with bullies, faces the difficulties of a sibling relationship, and befriends a cyborg from outer space, Jay begins to find his place and comes to understand that differences in him and others are unique and special.

22x16cm

73 pages

$25.00

Lisa and the Lacemaker

An Asperger Adventure

Kathy Hooper

When Lisa discovers a derelict hut in her friend Ben's backyard, she delights in exploring the remnants of an era long gone. Imagine her surprise when Great Aunt Hannah moves into a nursing home nearby, and reveals that once she was a servant in those very rooms. The old lady draws Lisa into the art of lace making and through the criss-crossing of threads, Lisa is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome. But Great Aunt Hannah also has a secret and now it is up to Lisa to confront the mysterious Lacemaker and put the past to rest.

23x15cm

128 pages

$18.95

Making Sense of Children's Thinking and Behavior

A Step-by-Step Tool for Understanding Children with NLD, Asperger's, HFA, PDD-NOS, and other Neurological Differences

Leslie Holzhauser

Offers parents and professionals a tool for understanding children with neurological differences. These children have an atypical view of the world, unique to their particular disability, which can make their behaviour confusing and at times challenging. Each child therefore requires individualized accommodations in understanding and responding to them. The Systematic Tool for Analysing Thinking (STAT) offers such a system. It provides a step-by-step method for forming a hypothesis about a child's behavior, by laying bare the thinking behind it. It then suggests appropriate ways of responding, in order to try and both explain and eventually remedy the difficult behavior. This book will be invaluable for parents and professionals working with children with NLD, Asperger's, HFA, PDD-NOS, and other Neurological Differences.

24x16cm

189 pages

$36.95

Mind Apart

Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Peter Szatmari

How do you know if your child is happy or sad, tired or hungry, when all he wants to talk about is wasps--or the color of subway train doors? What can you do to reassure a nine-year-old who asks questions about death hundreds of times in a day? And how can you build a nurturing relationship when your little girl hates to be touched? Questions like these make parenting a child with autism or Asperger syndrome (AS) a journey through uncharted terrain. That's why understanding how kids with these disorders actually think and feel--and the striking ways in which their minds work differently from those of typical children--is so important. Through moving stories of children he has worked with, Dr. Peter Szatmari helps you see the world through your child's eyes. Revealed is what lies behind the intense preoccupations, communication problems, and seeming lack of affection that often accompany autism and AS, and what your child's mystifying behavior might really be trying to tell you. This compassionate book shows how gaining a better sense of your child's experience can deepen the bonds that support learning and growth--and help you lead the way toward a happier future.

23x15cm

$25.95

More Than Little Professors

Children with Asperger Syndrome: In Their Own Words

Lisa barrett Mann, ed

This is a compelling collection of stories, poems and artwork by chidren with asperger's. It shows how children with Asperger Syndrome feel about themselves, others and the world they so readily observe, and in the process they showcommon misunderstandings. It also shows the creativity of those with Aspergers. An enticing read.

23x15cm

206 pages

$30.00

Multicoloured Mayhem

Parenting the Many Shades of Adolescents and Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD

Jacquie Jackson

Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke (author of Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome) has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD, and Ben has autism. Life is anything but straightforward, but the chaos of the Jacksons' lives is threaded through with humor and common sense. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, the book explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions, and provides a wealth of helpful and creative advice for other parents and carers. Anyone who has wondered what life in such a family might be like will be fascinated.

231x16cm

256 pages

$35.95

My Book Full of Feelings

How to Control and React to the Size of Your Emotions

Amy Jaffe

My Book Full of Emotions: How to Control and React to the SIZE of Your Emotions This book will help teach children to identify, access the intensity of and respond appropriately to their emotions. This book is fully interactive and uses a dry-erase marker so that unique situations and solutions can be added and changed with a wipe of a paper towel, as the child masters a skill and grows. Also included is a Communication Pad for tracking and sharing information between home and school

23x21cm

70 pages

$49.95

No More Meltdowns

Positive Strategies for Dealing With and Preventing Out-of-control Behavior

Jed Baker

Offers parents and teachers strategies for preventing and managing meltdowns that will improve your everyday relationships with the children in your life:
1) Managing your own emotions by adjusting your expectations
2) Learning strategies to calm a meltdown in the moment,
3) Understanding why a meltdown occurs, and
4) Creating plans to prevent future meltdowns.

22x15cm

150 pages

$27.00

Of Mice and Aliens

An Asperger Adventure

Kathy Hooper

The sequel to Blue Bottle Mystery, this is a science fiction novel for kids, with a difference. Ben is learning to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome, but when an alien crash-lands in his back yard, things really get complicated. The alien, Zeke, knows nothing about Earth's rules and norms and it is up to Ben and his friend Andy to help Zeke survive. The humorous parallels between the alien's inability to relate to humans and Ben's own idiosyncrasies highlight the difficulties Aspie kids face every day.
Of Mice and Aliens is not just another kids' book. As well as being a delightful read for anyone who loves adventure, it is a valuable teaching tool that demystifies children with Asperger's, justifying their individuality as valid and interesting.

21x14cm

112 pages

$18.95

One and Only Sam

A Story Explaining Idioms for Children with Asperger Syndrome and Other Communication Difficulties

Aileen Stalker, illus Bob Spencer

One rainy morning after breakfast, Sam's Mother said to his Father, "My goodness, George, it is raining cats and dogs outside." "That's strange," thought Sam. When he looked up into the sky outside, he couldn't see any cats and dogs anywhere, no matter where he looked. All he could see were giant raindrops and big puddles…
This is the story of a boy who, like many children, struggles to understand non-literal expressions. This can be a particular problem for children with Asperger Syndrome, who tend to be literal thinkers. Throughout the story, Sam encounters a range of common idioms - such as "curiosity killed the cat," "on top of the world," and "full of beans" - each of which is accompanied by an illustration of its literal meaning and one depicting its actual meaning, helping children to explore what the idioms sound like and why they might mean what they do. The book also suggests simple steps that children can take whenever they encounter new and unfamiliar idioms that are not covered in the book. A glossary, and a list of additional books and websites, provides further resources to help children learn about idioms and their origins.
Provides a fresh and fun approach to exploring common idioms for all children aged 5 to 8, as well as those with Asperger Syndrome and communication difficulties.

22x28cm

64 pages

$26.00

Parent to Parent

Information and Inspiration for Parents Dealing with Austim or Asperger's Syndrome

Ann Boushey

When a child is diagnosed with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, what a parent needs most is information and inspiration. After her son Jon was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in kindergarten, Ann Boushiy soon learned that, for her, knowledge was the key to peace. Written out of her own experience, this inspirational book provides the information that will empower other parents who find themselves in her situation, and inspire them in their quest for the right diagnosis and the right help for their child. With a good dose of humor, she encourages parents in the day-to-day challenges they face in parenting a child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

23x16cm

140 pages

$34.95

Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome

200 Tips and Strategies

Brenda Boyd

For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to thirteen-year-old Kenneth, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth's life. Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.

22x15cm

160 pages

$29.95

Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome & High-Functioning Autism

How to meet the challenges and help your child thrive.

Ozonoff, Dawson & McPartland

Written by three psychologists this book expalins how to work with your child's paradoxical combination of precocious talents and social difficulties to help him/her learn to engage more fully with the world. Featuring lots of everyday problem-solving ideas and example, describles useful strategies to help your child learn to interact more comfortably with siblings and peers and understand the rules of appropriate behaviour.

15x23cm

278 pages

$31.95

Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying

Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World

Rebekah Heinrichs

Most children and adolescents with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome are victims of bullying at school and in the community. Indeed, some of their unique behaviors and characteristics make many of these children easy targets for chronic, frequent and severe bullying. This book takes an honest look at the different types of bullying and the actions adults must take to curb bullying, thereby helping to prevent the often lifelong effects of this insidious form of behavior on victims. Practical strategies and solutions at the school, class and individual level are presented.

22x15cm

189 pages

$44.00

Playing It Right!

Social Skills Activites for Parents and Teachers of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Including Asperger and Autism

Rachael Bareket

This collection of practical, hands-on social skills activities are easy for both parents and teachers to carry out with the child. The activities result in a finished product that can serve as a reminder to reinforce skills in addition to practicing reading, writing, fine-motore, etc.

28x22cm

101 pages

$32.00

Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges for Children with Asperger Syndrome

Haley Morgan Myles and Jeanie McAfee

What do you do if you receive a gift you don't care for? How do you handle someone who brags and shows off? What do you do at a social event where you don't know anybody? In this charmingly illustrated book, 9-year-old Haley Myles give simple, no-nonsense suggestions and advice for how to handle these and other situations that can be particularly challenging for children and youth with Asperger Syndrome.

28x22cm

34 pages

$20.00

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

Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome

A Step-by-Step Program

Kim Kiker Painter

An empirically-grounded, ready-to-use curriculum for clinicians, teachers and other professionals wishing to lead social skills groups for children and adolescents with AS.
Provides an introduction to AS and issues surrounding social skills, including diagnostic and assessment issues, the importance of good social skills, and treatment approaches. At the heart of the resource is a practical, user-friendly, fully photocopiable program, consisting of 10 core sessions and 13 supplementary sessions, which covers topics such as greetings, emotions, facial expressions, conversational skills and more. Each session contains an outline of the aims, the empirical basis of the skill being taught, step-by-step instructions for group leaders, and parent and teacher handouts.
A comprehensive and practical social skills group program, this will be an invaluable and unique resource for clinicians, teachers, parents and professionals working with children and adolescents with AS social skills

28x21cm

172 pages

$79.00

SOS Help for Emotions

Managing anxiety, anger & depression.

Clark

Understanding our emotions, managing our beliefs, self-talk and emotions, uprooting irrational beliefs, coping with the big three, and other ways to help ourselves increase emotional intelligence and better manage relationships.

15x23cm

340 pages

$28.00

Teaching At Home

A New Approach to Tutoring Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Olga Holland

Faced with the apparent inability of her autistic son Billy to learn and socialize with other children at school, Olga Holland decided to teach him at home. Where traditional educational approaches had produced limited results, the author's own method of teaching succeeded, over a period of two years, in enabling Billy to pass the test that allowed him to enter a class for gifted children. Teaching at Home explains the author's approach, focused on adapting to the demands of Billy's atypical mind and respecting his vivid imaginative world while attracting and retaining his attention. The author describes her use of sensory and memory techniques, social stories and humour, and gives useful advice on issues such as understanding body language, adapting the teaching environment, devising homework schedules and coping with distractions. This book offers inspiration and encouragement for parents of children with autism or Asperger Syndrome who are considering homeschooling their children.

16x24cm

144 pages

$36.95

This Is Asperger Syndrome

Elisa Gagnon, Brenda Smith Myles, Sachi Tahara

Describes the daily experiences of a child with Asperger Syndrome and some of the difficulties faced.
Good generally but also very useful in the classroom as it helps develop an awareness and understanding of children with AS and why they behave as they do.

28x21cm

32 pages

$20.00

Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn

Creating Manageable Environments for AS Students

Paula Jacobsen

1. Introducing Adam, who has Asperger Syndrome. 2. Reading feelings. 3. Tones of voice. 4. Playing with others. 5. Loud noises. 6. Confusing groups. 7. Unexpected change. 8. Motor skills. 9. Special interests. 10. What is Asperger Syndrome? 11. How to help.

17x24cm

120 pages

$32.95

Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome

Clarabelle van Niekerk, Liezl Venter

Introducing Sam who has undiagnosed Asperger Syndrome. There is something about Sam that causes him to behave a little differently than other children, making him an easy target for being teased at school.
Once he is diagnosed life becomes a little easier and when Sam participates in the school concert the whole town celebrates his talent.
Includes a letter to children and 10 helpful tips on how to interact with a child or friend like Sam.

29x21cm

32 pages

$28.00

When My Worries Get Too Big

A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety

Kari D Buron & Brendy Smith Myles

Written to help children, parents, and teachers understand about the anxiety experienced by children with ASD, offers suggestions about how the child might recognize 'anxiety' and respond to it.

25x20cm

32 pages

$27.00


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