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Alphabet Kids From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome:

A Guide to Developmental, Neurobiological and Psychological Disorders for Parents and Professionals

Robbie

From ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to ZS (Zellweger Syndrome)-there seems to be an alphabet disorder for almost every behavior, from those caused by serious, rare genetic diseases to more common learning disabilities that hinder children's academic and social progress.
Alphabet Kids have disorders that are often concurrent, interconnected or mistaken for one another: for example, the frequent combination of ASD, OCD, SID and ADHD. If a doctor only diagnoses one condition, he or she may have missed others. As the rates of these disorders dramatically rise, Alphabet Kids explains it all. Covers 70 childhood disorders, providing information on causes, cures, treatments and prognoses. Chapters include a comprehensive list of signs and symptoms, and the disorders are illustrated with often heartbreaking, but always inspirational true-life stories of a child with the particular disorder.
This comprehensive, easy-to-read go-to guide will help parents to sort through all the interconnected childhood developmental, neurobiological and psychological disorders and serve as a roadmap to help start the families' journey for correct diagnoses, effective treatment and better understanding of their Alphabet Kids.

24x18cm

478 pages

$39.95

Asperger Syndrome

What Teachers Need to Know

Matt Winter

As awareness of Asperger Syndrome (AS) grows, it becomes increasingly important that all professionals have a familiarity with and understanding of the condition. However, for teachers, who have minimal spare time, it is difficult to access the details they need for working with AS children. 1. So what is Asperger Syndrome? 2. What signs might a child express? 3. What are some strategies for the classroom? 4. Can I help a child with their social skills? 5. How can I help them in the playground? 6. What should happen before the child changes class or school? 7. Should I make the child do homework? 8. How can the child be assisted with study? 9. What should the teacher aide be focusing on? 10. Who else in school needs to know? 11. Am I qualified to teach this child? 12. I want to know more. Where should I start?

22x14cm

96 pages

$20.00

Asperger Syndrome

A Practical Guide for Teachers

Val Cumine, Julia Dunlop Gill Stevenson

A guide to effective classroom practice for teachers and support assistants working with children with Asperger Syndrome in mainstream schools and other non-specialist settings. This book outlines the underlying impairments and their educational implications; considers the issues of assessment and diagnosis; offers practical strategies for effective and realistic classroom intervention, including access to the National Curriculum; and considers the behavioural challenges the child with Asperger Syndrome may pose. This work seeks to inform professionals meeting a child with Asperger Syndrome for the first time and to equip them with effective educational and behavioural intervention strategies. Professionals in special schools, INSET providers, educational psychologists, parents and carers should find this book of interest.

21x30cm

90 pages

$72.00

Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers

2nd ed

Val Cumine, Julia Dunlop, Gill Stevenson

This fully revised new edition is a clear and concise guide to effective classroom practice. It is designed for teachers and assistants supporting children with Asperger syndrome in mainstream schools and other non-specialist settings. The book provides up-to-date information on the latest developments in this area and relates this to educational practice. With examples of innovative strategies and approaches to facilitate progress in learning, this new edition:

outlines the underlying impairments and their educational implications;

explores the process of assessment and diagnosis in Asperger Syndrome;

offers practical strategies for effective and realistic classroom intervention, including access to the National Curriculum;

considers the behavioural challenges the child with Asperger Syndrome may pose;

shows how transitions can be supported.

Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers, 2nd Edition seeks to inform professionals meeting a child with Asperger Syndrome for the first time and equip them with effective educational and behavioural intervention strategies. This new edition is also updated with reference to Every Child Matters, the Disability Equality Duty and Access Inclusion Planning.

30x21cm

116 pages

$65.00

Autism in the Early Years

Resource Materials for Teachers

Val Cumine, Julia Leach and Gill Stevenson

Anyone meeting a young child with autism for the first time will find this book invaluable. The authors provide extensive material that will be equally accessible and relevant to parents following an early diagnosis of autism in their child. In a clear and sensitive style, the authors outline the characteristics of autism as thy present themselves in the early years. They consider the nature of autism and the issues surrounding assessment and diagnosis. The book offers practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention both at home and in a variety of early years settings. The authors explore possibilities for enhancing access to the early years curriculum. This practical guide outlines the characteristics of autism as they present themselves in early years; considers the nature of autism and the issues surrounding assessment and diagnosis; offers practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention both at home and in a variety of early years settings; and explores possibilities for enhancing access to the early years curriculum.

31x21cm

112 pages

$62.95

Educational Provision for Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Meeting their needs

Jones

Covers the range of intellectual ability from those having severe learning difficulties to those of above average intelligence. Practical advice for those working with children from pre-school to post-16 is given on - choosing the appropriate educational placement, creating an effective educational environment, working with staff and other children to maximum effect, writing effecting individual education plans, working with parents and families, enabling a smooth transition between classes and stages of education, life beyond school.

17x25cm

134 pages

$56.00

High-functining Autism / Asperger Syndrome in Schools

Assessment and Intervention

Frank Sansosti, Kelly A Powell-Smith, Richard J Cowan

Meeting a growing need for school-based practitioners, this book provides vital tools for improving the academic, behavioural, and social outcomes of students with high-funtioning autism or Asperger Syndrome.
Research-based best practices are presented for conducting meaningful assessments, collaborating with teachers, students and parents to prevent school difficulties and problem solve when they occur: and developing effective individualized eduation programs in a large-size format with lay flat binding to facilitate photocopying, the book features a wealth of practical prevention and inervention strategies, illustrated with oncrete examples. Over a dozen reproducibles, include interview formsd and observation sheets.

258 pages

$54.95

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 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

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom

A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Rebecca A Moyes

This book provides practical, hands-on strategies to teach social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. It includes a detailed description of the social deficits of these children as they appear in the classroom difficulties with such things as understanding idioms, taking turns in conversation, understanding and using tone of voice and body language and ways to address them. Instruction is included in the book to enhance the development of appropriate, measureable, and meaningful individualized education plans (IEPs) to incorporate social goals. Lesson plans are included to facilitate the ability to 'teach' these social goals. Parents will find this text an excellent training tool to help develop social education curriculums for their children, and teachers will find it particularly helpful as an easy-to-read manual containing many 'nuts and bolts' strategies to utilize in the classroom.

25x17cm

192 pages

$29.95

Just Give Him the Whale!

20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism

Paula Kulth

This guide helps teachers use the deep fascination of students with autism as positive teaching tools. Includes case stories, recommendations based on the authors research, and guidelines on incorporating student strengths and interests in classroom design and planning.

27x24cm

143 pages

$35.00

Learning on the Autism Spectrum

Preparing Highly Qualified Educators

Kari Dunn Buron, Pamela Wolfberg, eds

This text responds to the escalating need to prepare highly qualified educators with essential knowledge and practical skills to support diverse learners on the autism spectrum. Covering a range of critical topics and themes, this edited volume brings together leading experts representing diverse disciplines and perspectives (i.e., researchers, therapists, educators, parents, and adults on the autism spectrum) for a comprehensive look at the core issues related to individuals with autism spectrum disorders.Learners on the Autism Spectrum is a rare and unique collection of chapters written by leading experts in the field of ASD today ...Chapter Authors:Tony AttwoodNancy J. Minshew and Diane L. WilliamsIlene S. Schwartz and Bonnie J. McBrideDiane Twachtman-CullenGary G. Mesibov and Victoria SheaWinnie DunnCathy PrattPamela Wolfberg, Heather McCracken, and Tara TuchelMichelle Garcia WinnerOfer Golan and Simon Baron-CohenBrenda Smith Myles, Sheila Smith, andTerri Cooper SwansonPaula JacobsenJulie DonnellyStephen Shore

28x22cm

377 pages

$95.00

Learning With a Visual Brain in an Auditory World

Visual Language Strategies for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Ellyn Arwood

Children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often present parents and educators with perplexing symptoms. Even though the skills of children with ASD can range from very high to very low, they have similar underlying learning systems. Knowledge about these learning systems helps provide direction for choosing effective assessment and intervention methods for helping individuals with ASD learn to behave, to perform academically, and to become socially competent. This book is unique in that the authors are recommending strategies based on the language of the way individuals with ASD learn. Even though many scholars recognize that individuals with ASD use "visual" ways of thinking, most fail to realize that a visual mental language is different from the visual sensory system of seeing something. The book is divided into three sections. Section One (Chapters 1-5) is about the learning system. Section Two (Chapters 6-9) connects the learning of a child with ASD to how the child performs behaviorally, academically, and socially. Finally, Section Three (Chapters 10-15) provides intervention strategies for helping a person (child or adult) with the visual brain characteristic of ASD to fit into an auditory culture.The strategies are language-based and take into consideration the complexity of the underlying biological learning system.

28x21cm

315 pages

$55.00

Making It a Success

Practical Strategies and Worksheets for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sue Larkey

'Sue Larkey knows the problems associated with inclusion not only from her experience as a teacher herself, but also from her academic knowledge and qualifications and from her intuitive understanding of autism. She has a remarkable ability to identify and briefly explain the difficulties experienced by a child with autism in a regular classroom and to suggest realistic and practical strategies to improve abilities and behaviour. Her advice is succinct and wise. This book is precisely what teachers ask for and need.' - from the foreword by Tony Attwood
Providing easy to follow, proven strategies for common teaching challenges, Making it a Success is a user-friendly resource to help teachers and teaching assistants effectively integrate students with special needs into the classroom.
With photocopiable worksheets, creative ideas for activities and teacher notes, Sue Larkey presents effective ways of helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social skills, reading, writing and maths, play and general behaviour. She provides solutions for dealing with constant questioning in the classroom as well as managing children's special interests and obsessions.
Making it a Success introduces strategies that are applicable not only to students with ASD but also to those with a range of special needs and is an essential resource for all those working in integrated classrooms.

29x21cm

64 pages

$27.95

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

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School

Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions

Pamela Tanguay

Most teachers will at some point come across a child with nonverbal learning disabilities, and this practical and informative book will be invaluable in helping them to help such children to achieve their full potential in the classroom. Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. However, the bulk of the book outlines specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division and ideas for improving reading comprehension. The author defines and discusses concepts such as frontloading and a cooperative learning environment, and discusses how they benefit the student with NLD.

24x17cm

285 pages

$39.95

Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using Learning Preferences and Strengths

Heather MacKenzie

Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child's learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation. Based on well-researched theory and extensive clinical experience, the author provides a comprehensive model for developing lifelong independent learning skills in children with autism between the ages of 3 and 12 years old. The book describes the underlying principles, learning preferences and strengths typical of children with autism and offers a detailed but flexible program structure based on these concepts. Easy to follow activities and approaches are described in each chapter, along with clear examples and illustrations. This accessible and practical book is an essential resource for parents, teachers, support workers, therapists and others concerned with learning and development in children with autism

27x17cm

272 pages

$37.95

S.O.S. Social Skills in Our Schools

A Social Skills Program for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Including High-Functioning Autism

Michelle Dunn and Brenda Smith Myles

Despite the often serious deficits children with pervasive developmental disorders exhibit, most schools do not provide social skills intervention through trained therapists to these students. However, simply exposing children with PDD to typically developing children does little to develop their social skills. They do not learn appropriate social interaction by ?osmosis.? The widely tested S.O.S. program addresses this issue head-on. Operating on a schoolwide basis, the S.O.S. program consists of four major components that come together to increase the social skills of children with PDD as well as create tolerance and a sense of fairness among typical children: Pull-out social skills lessons for children with PDD, social skills lessons in the classroom for all children, peer mentoring and parent information.

22x28cm

237 pages

$70.00

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

Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators

Roger Pierangelo, George Giuliani

Create an appropriate learning environment to help children with ASD develop lifelong independence!
Written by experts in special education and psychology, this user-friendly resource summarizes current research and presents a comprehensive overview of how to teach students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The authors discuss intervention strategies for implementing effective educational programs that give youngsters with ASD the opportunity to learn and interact with their peers.
This practical book describes the characteristics of specific disorders, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified, and Asperger syndrome. Other topics include:
Specific instructional approaches
Behavioral, skill-based, and physiologically-based intervention models
A comprehensive team approach that includes parents
Assistive technology options
Support services for transition from high school to adult life
Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders addresses the most significant, everyday challenges that general and special education teachers face in reaching students with ASD.

25x18cm

224 pages

$54.95

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 Asperger's Syndrome FAST FACTS

Fast Facts: A Guide for Teachers and Educators to Address the Needs of the Student

Emily Burrows

Provides tips on how to recognize Asperger's Syndrome, and offers suggestions on how to create a successful learning environment for students with AS. Addresses bullying, behavior modification, teaching strategies, and much more.
It is hoped that this guide will lead teachers to a better understanding of Asperger's Syndrome and help the students with AS have a richer, more enjoyable educational experience.

23x15cm

175 pages

$18.00

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

Why Do I Have To?

A Book for Children Who Find Themselves Frustrated by Everyday Rules

Laurie Leventhal-Belfer

Why do I have to? looks at a set of everyday situations that provide challenges for children at home, with their friends and at school. Empathizes with children's wish to do things their way, explaining clearly why their way does not work and provides a list of practical suggestions for how to cope with these challenges and avoid feelings of frustration. This is the ideal book for children who have difficulty coping with the expectations of daily living, as well as for their parents and the professionals who work with them.

25x17cm

78 pages

$17.00

You're Going to Love This Kid

Teaching Children with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom

Paula Kluth

Finally a strategy-filled guidebook for including students with autism in primary and secondary school classrooms. Alive with first-person accounts that give insight into the experience of having autism, this book shows educators how to adapt their own classrooms to support student participation.
Combines relevant research with lessons learned from the author's teaching experience to give specific, creative ideas for connecting and collaborating with families; enhancing literacy; planning challenging, multidimensional lessons; supporting behavior in sensitive, positive ways; fostering friendships; and adapting the physical environment. Fascinating and practical, this book gives educators new ways to understand students with autism--and help them participate in every aspect of classroom life.

25x17cm

286 pages

$70.00


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