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Paula Kluth "You're Going To Love This Kid!": Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
A book teachers will keep forever for creative ideas and inspiration, this new edition is the ultimate practical guide to including students with autism, teaching them effectively and sensitively, and appreciating the gifts they bring to the classroom. Thousands of educators have turned to this book for fresh ways to welcome and teach students with autism- and now the book teachers trust is fully revised and more practical than ever. Gathering feedback from teachers across the country during her popular workshops, autism expert Paula Kluth targeted this second edition to the specific needs of today's primary- and secondary- school educators. Still packed with the ready- to-use tips and strategies that teachers are looking for.
$50.95 $30.57
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Ellen Notbohm 10 Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew
This vibrantly updated and expanded edition includes an imaginative, all-new guide adaptable for group discussion, self-reflection, or self-expression, an afterword from the author's autistic son, and added perspective from autistic adults about their experiences in education. Continuously in print since 2006, and translated into multiple languages, this book brings fresh perspective to a new generation of educators and autistic learners.
$20.95
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Tara Delaney 101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger's and Sensory Processing Disorders
In this book Delaney shows you how to teach your children by moving their bodies through play. These interactive games 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. The games in this book will also improve language and numerical skills and teach your child how to interact with others, how to take turns, and other social skills needed for attending preschool and school.
$31.95
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Amy Marschall A Clinician's Guide to Supporting Autistic Clients
Over 100 Treatment Recommendations and Interventions for Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice Creating a more supportive environment for autistic clients can be a confusing process. With so much information, and so many different perspectives, it can be difficult to know where to start. Further, the mental health field has only recently begun moving away from "treating autism" to working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals in a more affirming way. That's why Dr. Amy Marschall wrote this book. As an expert psychologist and a member of the autism community herself, she recognized the need to move away from treatments that pathologize differences and toward a neurodiversity-affirming approach that meets clients where they are.
$49.50
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Stephen Heydt A Parents' ABC of the Autism Spectrum
Covering everything from Anxiety to Fragile-X Syndrome, Stephen Heydt provides an alphabetical categorization of the possible issues a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may encounter. This book offers information for parents whose children have been diagnosed with ASD, and is presented in an easy-to-use A to Z format. Designed for parents and carers in a methodical order, A Parent's ABC of the Autism Spectrum will help explain the challenges of living with childhood ASD.
$29.95
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Carol Gray A Social Story for the Rest of Us
For the last three decades, parents and professionals have learned to write Social Stories to accurately share information, teach, and praise children, adolescents, and adults with autism. Developed in 1991 by Carol Gray, today Social Stories are an internationally-respected and popular evidence-based instructional strategy. What if the tables were turned? In A Social Story for the Rest of Us, Carol merges her expertise and experience as an autism consultant as she describes with disarming honesty what "the rest of us" need to know to work effectively on behalf of those in our care.
$21.95
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Ron Leaf A Work In Progress: Behavior Management Strategies And A Curriculum For Intensive Behavioral Treatment Of Autism
Parents of newly diagnosed children and professionals looking for a concrete curriculum will find this book to be an invaluable resource. The two-part manual presents ABA-based behavioral intervention strategies along with a detailed curriculum that contains 54 clear, step-by-step exercises.
$71.95
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Chantal Sicile-Kira Adolescents On The Autism Spectrum
A Parent's Guide To The Cognitive, Social, Physical, And Transition Needs Of Teenagers With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights, this book covers: - Health risks such as seizures and depression - Treatments, therapies, and teaching strategies - Teaching skills to cope with puberty, self-care, and social skills - Teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships, and dating - Middle school, high school, and developing an Individual Educational Program - Preparing for life after high school.
$17.00
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Amazing Autistic Brain Cards
150 Cards with Strengths and Challenges for Positive Autism Discussions This resource helps professionals, parents and those working with autistic young people discuss an Autism diagnosis in a personalized, positive and meaningful way. Each card depicts a strength - honesty or curiosity - or a challenge - such as particular difficulties or understanding emotions. Reusable blank cards to personalize issues are included. The enclosed booklet provides approaches and strategies developed by the author.
$49.95
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Christopher Lynch Anxiety Management for Kids on the Autism Spectrum: Your Guide to Preventing Meltdowns and Unlocking Potential
Lynch identifies five factors that are commonly known to elicit anxiety in children with autism and breaks down how to tackle each topic in a manageable and effective way. These factors include rigidity, particular sensitivities, social challenges, communication barriers, and task frustration. With this clear and comprehensive guide, parents, teachers, and therapists can take the first crucial step towards managing anxiety, relieving distress, and unlocking potential.
$24.95
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Nicole Martin Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children With Autism
"Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism" includes practical advice on helping a child move beyond scribbling, organizing the child's environment for maximum comfort and relaxation, and providing physical and sensory support. This book is packed with tips and suggestions for how to provide art therapy for children with autism - covering topics such as the basic materials required, safety issues, how to set up a workspace, and ideas for managing difficult behavior. The author writes from a professional and personal perspective - Nicole Martin is a qualified art therapist specializing in working with children with autism, and she also has a brother with autism.
$33.95
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Ashley Stanford Asperger Syndrome (ASD) and Long-Term Relationships 2nd Edition:
Fully Revised and Updated with DSM-5 Criteria. Brought fully up to date, this second edition clarifies the new DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and explains how, without a solid awareness of the condition, ASD behaviors can easily be misinterpreted. Stanford's book provides a wealth of strategies for living with the more uncompromising aspects of ASD, pointing out that ASD also brings enormous strengths to a relationship. It shows how understanding the intentions, motivations and reasoning behind ASD behaviors can lead to better communication, relief of tension, and ultimately to a happier, more mutually fulfilling relationship.
$36.95
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Isabelle Henault Asperger's Syndrome & Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood
Playing the dating game is often tricky: all the more so for individuals with Asperger Syndrome. How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? How do people with AS deal with intimacy and communication in sexual relationships? In this comprehensive and unique guide, Isabelle Henault delivers practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders, couples' therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries.
$48.95
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Tony Attwood Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Professionals
The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.
$33.95
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Rudy Simone Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome
Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception.
$29.95
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Jennifer Cook Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome
This exciting book is full of effective and fun ways of engaging with children with Asperger syndrome. Jennifer explains how theory of mind difficulties create the need for concrete forms of communication, and provides original methods to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences. Affirming that different doesn't mean defective, this book offers the insight and guidance that parents, educators, and other professionals need to connect with the Asperkids in their life and get them excited about learning.
$33.95
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J.D. Kraus Aspie College, Work & Travel Survival Guide
The book analyzes three important points. The first one covers higher education and university/colleges. The book goes into detail on the steps in enrolling for a school, campus life, teachers, school surroundings, study tips, disability services, and more. The next point explores the workforce and how an individual with autism can prepare for employment. This section includes: resume building, job interview tips, commuting, managing money, and networking. The final point reviews basic tips on traveling abroad, including how to pack, choosing an airline, what to bring, and how to behave and dress in a foreign country.
$27.95
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Temple Grandin Autism & Education: What Parents and Teachers Need To Know
In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world.
$26.95
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James Ball & Kristie Lofland Autism After the Pandemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Transition Back to School and Work
We have come to a new normal - life after the arrival of COVID-19. How do we help those with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum return to school or adult services? It has been a long haul at home! Both the children and the adults are used to the home environment and routines. It is now time to go back to the normal school and work routine, but what does that "normal" mean? Learn the strategies needed prior to your child going back to school or to their adult services placement such as: How to get started, how you can prepare your child to transition back to school, how to establish routine.
$19.95
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Abigail Werner James Autism and Appropriate Touch
A Photocopiable Resource for Helping Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum Understand the Complexities of Physical Interaction This is a practical educational resource to help teach the social rules of touch and personal space to children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder with the aim of keeping them safe and helping them to understand what are appropriate interactions in family, educational and community situations. The lessons in the book look at different groups of people that the child is likely to encounter such as close family members, teachers, peers, strangers and medical professionals. Through reproducible worksheets and activities children are taught about different types of touch and in what settings, where on the body, and for how long touch is appropriate with each group. The book also includes discussion on how best to teach the child to recognize if someone touches them inappropriately and what is appropriate when it comes to self-touch.
$49.95
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Paula Moraine Autism and Everyday Executive Function
Strengths-Based Approach for Improving Attention, Memory, Organization and Flexibility Advocating a person-centred approach, the author describes the importance of identifying the individual's preferred style of engagement and communication, and how sensory experiences impact their thoughts, feelings, and actions. She explains how to use this information to identify the individual's strengths and weaknesses across eight key areas which are the building blocks of executive functions: attention; memory; organization; time management; initiative; behavior; goal setting and flexibility.
$44.95
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Future Horizons Autism and Girls (2nd Edition)
Autism and Girls is a revised and updated edition of the bestselling book, Asperger's and Girls. This groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women and girls with autism spectrum disorder. In it, you'll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them and hear experts discuss whether ASD girls are slipping under the radar and remaining undiagnosed. This second edition provides practical solutions schools can implement and social tips for teenage girls navigating puberty, the transition to work or university, and highlights the importance of and strategies for careers.
$28.95
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Theresa Hamlin Autism and the Stress Effect
4-step lifestyle approach to transform your child's health, happiness and vitality. Children with autism often experience very high stress levels in learning and social environments, which can exacerbate problem behaviors and damage their physical and emotional health. This book demonstrates that lowering stress levels through regulating a child's experiences and environments, and giving them the tools to cope when stressful situations are unavoidable, can make a huge and very positive difference to their behavior, physical health, socialization and happiness.
$32.95
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Paula Kluth & John Shouse Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers
This useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and provides them with the kinds of support and intervention they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers five areas: basic information on autism, checklists for parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies, and helpful resources. Provides vital, accessible information for parents and teachers working with children in the autism spectrum.
$19.95
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