Autism/Neurodiversity
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Exploring Feelings (Anxiety)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy To Manage Anxiety Winner of a Teachers' Choice Award! Anxiety can be debilitating for anyone, but it can be especially confusing for a child. Learning about emotions helps children recognize connections between thinking and feeling, and helps them identify the physiological effects of anxiety on the body (sweating, increased heart rate, crying, etc.). This book provides a guide for caregivers and then the workbook section allows children to identify situations that make them anxious and learn how to perceive the situation differently.
$28.95
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Exploring Feelings Anxiety Training
A Guide for Group Leaders Written to accompany Exploring Feelings-winner of a Teacher's Choice Award-this manual is intended to pass on experience to those working with high-anxiety and ASD individuals in a group setting. Seasoned group leaders have recorded and shared what worked best, what can be tweaked to suit your group, and how to best utilize the tasks and activities in Exploring Feelings through tried-and-true methods. This manual is the key to enjoyable, successful, and rewarding group sessions, and to helping young people and their parents/ guardians build their "toolbox" of techniques for handling anxiety.
$16.95
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ngela Scarpa, Anthony Wells, Tony Attwood Exploring Feelings For Young Children with High Functioning Asperger or ASD
Using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, The Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP) is designed specifically for young children in their pre-school and early school years. The book outlines a 9-session group program using methods, games and activities that are developmentally appropriate. Treatment components include affective education, cognitive restructuring, social and group stories, and the emotional toolbox. The group therapy can be tailored for individual therapy when needed. A parental component is also included to support practice at home and promote generalization outside of the classroom or therapy setting.
$62.00
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Facing Your Fears Facilitator Set
Facilitator's Manual. Ideal for small groups of 4-5 children but also effective in one-to-one therapy, this proven, ready-to-use program is a must for mental health professionals who work with children and families in clinical settings. Developed to address the specific needs and challenges of children with high-functioning ASD and Asperger syndrome, Facing Your Fears works because it: Targets specific fears or worries that interfere with day-to-day functioning at home and school; Actively involves parents in every session - the key to helping children make progress and ensuring that families provide skillful, sensitive support; and more. With the Facilitator's Manual, group leaders will get complete guidance on conducting each session: clear step-by-step instructions, materials lists, goals, sample schedules, and helpful hints for running sessions smoothly.
$129.95
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Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: Voice of Autism
A Young Man's Voice From The Silence Of Autism The author, Naoki Higashida, shares his thoughts and experiences as a 24-year-old with severe autism. He gives us, in short powerful chapters, his moving, beautiful insights into life, identity, education, his family, our society, and personal growth. This book is part memoir and part critique of a world that sees disabilities ahead of the individual, part self-portrait-in-progress of a young man who happens to have autism and wants to help us understand his world better.
$29.95
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Feelings Detective Game
Feelings Detective helps all children understand their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. It is especially helpful for children who tend to misread social cues, including those who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or are at any other position on the Autism Spectrum. Grades 1 to 6.
$59.95
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Figure Me Out (ASD Social Skills)
Ages 6-12. The game develops social skills by helping children learn to gather information about others and share information about themselves. Children take turns assuming the role of a reporter, getting to the bottom of a story by using Who, What, When, Where, and How questions to figure out what another player is thinking. These conversational skills are used to teach children how to begin and maintain an interesting conversation. A variety of topics (a hobby that interests me, a movie I saw recently, my favorite season, etc.) are used to generate ideas, or stories, for the players to figure out. The object of the game is to complete a full circuit of the game board and file your story by the deadline. Designed for children with Asperger Syndrome in mind.
$89.50
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Karla Helbert Finding Your Own Way to Grieve
A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids and Teens on the Autism Spectrum Children and teenagers with autism can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one, and the complicated and painful emotions of bereavement. This book explains death in concrete terms that the child with autism will understand, explores feelings that the child may encounter as a part of bereavement, and offers creative and expressive activities that facilitate healing.
$39.95
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Fishing for Feelings: Go Fish
Fishing For Feelings Cards: Expressing and Recognizing Feelings. Part of the Play-2-Learn series. Go Fish: Fishing for Feelings teaches the skills needed to successfully deal with feelings, recognize feelings in others, and identify appropriate feelings. Players practice talking about their feelings in an open-ended and non-threatening way. There are two decks of 50 cards in each game - one for grades K-2 and the other for grades 3-5 and all questions are open-ended. Rules sheet and facilitator guidelines included.
$27.95
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Flooded: A Brain-Based Guide to Help Children Regulate Emotions
Whether you're the parent of a dysregulated child, a counselor trying to help students learn emotional literacy, or an educator with an unruly class, the goal is the same. We must prepare kids to be able to manage internally what happens to them externally. We need to teach them how to identify their feelings, learn what triggers those feelings, and give them coping strategies to manage feelings in a healthy way.
$30.95
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Floortime Strategies to Promote Development in Children and Teens
A User's Guide to the Dir(r) Model Floortime is a highly effective intervention approach for children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disorders. Now there's a step-by-step guide for parents to LEARN and professionals to TEACH the DIR Floortime® model of helping young people with social, emotional, and cognitive challenges.
$58.95
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Luke Jackson Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide To Adolescence
Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive. Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, he wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating and relationships, and morality.
$33.95
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Friends Forever
How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make and Keep Good Friends. Frankel offers clear-cut friendship-making guidelines for parents and their children. Some of the book's recommendations include: don't over-schedule a child's time; guide children to participate in "friend-attracting" activities; seek out friends in the neighborhood. The author includes methods for dealing with bullying and inappropriate friendships, Offers clear guidance for helping children become a good friend and attract lasting friendships for life, Shows how to teach kids the social and emotional intelligence skills they need to form friendships such as listening, empathy, compassion, recreational conversation, The book also includes techniques for teaching kids how to use MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter in positive ways that will foster friendships.
$27.00
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From Anxiety to Meltdown
How Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Anxiety, Experience Meltdowns, Manifest Tantrums, and How You Can Intervene Effectively Anxiety is the root cause of many of the difficulties experienced by people on the autism spectrum, and is often caused by things such as a change in routine, or sensory overload. Drawing on her own extensive personal experience and using real-life examples to explain how autistic people think, Deborah Lipsky distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how they are different, how each can begin, and most important, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place.
$35.95
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Mandi Freger From Exhausted to Energized
A Guide for Caregivers of Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Amanda (Mandi) Freger introduces a 3-part model of skill, will, and biofield to illustrate how variations on these variables relate to the effectiveness of a caregiver when trying to manage a loved one with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this archetype grid, caregivers can begin to identify with areas of need, to better match available supports to assist with their resiliencies. In the case that there are challenges with will and the biofield, specific Energy Psychology techniques that are relatively quick are offered. This book is a first of its kind, providing an innovative way to understand how critical the resilience of the caregiver is in remediating the potential to maximize skills development and emotional stability in the ASD population. Applying Energy Psychology techniques to this population of caregivers is the proverbial best kept secret.
$23.95
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From Text Maps to Memory Caps
100 More Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Inclusive Classrooms Differentiated instruction is simple and fun with this treasure trove of ready-to-use adaptations for grades K-12. All teachers, especially fans of Kluth & Danaher's From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks ,
$55.95
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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum
Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism "looks" different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it's like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. It is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD. Ages 12+
$14.95
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Leah Kuypers Getting Into The Zones of Regulation
The Complete Framework and Digital Curriculum Companion (Print Edition) | The Zones of Regulation Series For those who like a book as their "go to" for an organized, easy-to-access, comprehensive reference, the all new Getting Into The Zones of Regulation is the must-have print companion to The Zones of Regulation® Digital Curriculum. This comprehensive companion guide provides all the foundational knowledge and implementation guidance needed for educators, therapists, or caregivers to teach The Zones with fidelity. Included in the print guide is 6 months of FREE ACCESS to CONCEPT 1 of the Digital Curriculum. Instructions to access downloadables and online resources are printed inside the book. Ages: All Ages
$81.95
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Good Sensations Vibrating Cushion
Pressure-activated vibration massage. Great as a sensory tool for children and adults. Shiny vinyl cover with foam inserts. Use 2 x D batteries (not included). Great for relaxing, for children who fidget.
$32.95
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Green Zone Conversation Book
Finding Common Ground in Conversation for Children on the Autism Spectrum This book provides a simple visual model to help children experience more success in finding common ground in conversation. The "Green Zone" is a visual representation of finding common ground between one person (blue) and another person (yellow) to create a "green zone" that represents the pair's shared interests. The book, illustrated with hundreds of photographs representing the range of other people's interests, clearly explains what the "Green Zone" is and how to find it, and contains many photocopiable conversation practice activities and reinforcement worksheets based on this simple visual.
$42.95
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Davida Hartman Growing Up Book for Boys
What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! The Growing Up Book for Boys explains the facts behind the growth spurts, body changes and mood swings of adolescence for boys aged 9-14 on the autism spectrum. Using direct literal language and cool colour illustrations, this book tells boys all they need to know about growing hair in new places, shaving, wet dreams and unexpected erections. It's full of great advice on what makes a real friend, how to keep spots away, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is amazing and unique and encourages young boys with autism to celebrate difference!
$26.95
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Growing Up Guide for Girls
What Girls on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! This charmingly illustrated guide for girls is full of facts and advice about growing up, puberty, body image, friendship, crushes and more! Written in literal language and addressing sensory issues, safety, and social skills throughout, it offers an ideal introduction to the teenage years for girls with autism aged 9 to 14.
$26.95
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Lynn Kern Koegel, Claire LaZebnik Growing Up on the Spectrum: A Guide to Life, Love, and Learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger's
The first comprehensive guide to helping teens with autism. The authors present strategies for working with teens and young adults living with this complex condition. Addressing universal parental concerns, from first crushes and a changing body to how to succeed in college and beyond, Growing Up on the Spectrum is a beacon of hope and wisdom for parents, therapists, and educators alike.
$32.00
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Half Moon Ball Manimo
You won't be able to put down this wonderful creation! These half-moon shaped stress balls have an awesome texture and make a great fidget toy. Extra tough and durable. Colours may vary. Hand-washable. Great for all ages but children under the age of 6 should be supervised when playing with one. As a stress buster, it's fabulous and makes a wonderful gift for a friend or co-worker who's feeling overwhelmed or just in need of some fun!
$9.95
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