Education/Classroom
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Temple Grandin & Richard Panek Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed
Grandin and Panek explore neuroimaging, genetics, and brain science in this book. Readers get an insider's look at what causes autism, how it can be treated and diagnosed. Though coauthored, the narrative is largely told from Grandin's point of view, with many first-person references. Grandin and Panek discuss current practices related to the treatment of autism.
$22.95
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Hawthorne Educational Services Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention Manual
From the publishers of the bestselling Behavior Intervention Manual , this practical manual is an indispensable resource for educators working with children with autism spectrum disorders. This compilation of IEP goals, objectives and intervention strategies for all 126 items on the Autistic Disorders Evaluation Scale, is designed to respond to the most typical behaviour problems exhibited by autistic students in schools. The proven interventions in this practical manual represent solutions which are both preventive and reactive. The Table of Contents, behaviors, and a sample of goals and objectives are available for viewing on this PDF. Check out all the Hawthorne products by putting the word Hawthorne in the search bar. (Quick Search Hawthorne) NOTE: This item is exempt from any special pricing or discount.
$96.95
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Raun Kaufman Autism Breakthrough: The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over The World
In this book, Raun presents the ground-breaking principles behind the program that helped him and thousands of other families with special children. Autism, he explains, is frequently misunderstood as a behavioural disorder when, in fact, it is a social relational disorder. A step-by-step guide with clear, practical strategies that readers can apply immediately. This book makes it possible for these special children to defy their original often-very-limited prognoses. Parents and educators learn how to enable their children to create meaningful, caring relationships, vastly expand their communications, and to participate successfully in the world.
$27.00
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Fiona Fisher Bullivant & Sharleen Woods Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens
A Guide for Parents and Professionals This book covers topics including identification of both conditions, diagnosis and the recovery process, challenging current thinking and promoting new ways of working to promote treatment and awareness. Autism and eating disorders often present in similar ways, whether through restrictive or selective eating behaviours, or rigid or obsessive thought patterns. This is a practical guide for the adults supporting this group of teens, recommending changes in policy and practice in order to improve the care of young people experiencing these conditions. Drawing on in-depth case studies highlighting the need for young people and their families to feel understood and listened to, the authors show how we can empower these young people to reach their full emotional and physical potential.
$37.95
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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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Ellen Sabin Autism Acceptance Book: Being A Friend to Someone with Autism
The Autism Acceptance Book is an interactive, educational, and character-building book that introduces children to the challenges faced by people with autism while also supporting their personal journey toward appreciating and respecting people's differences. This book offers educational information, conversation-starters, and engaging exercises that invite children to walk in someone else's shoes as they learn to treat others the same ways they would like to be treated themselves. (Spiral Bound) Ages 6 to 13
$29.95
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Temple Grandin Autism & Education
The Way I See It: 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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YouthLight Attitude Thumball
Players read and respond to prompts about how to have a more positive attitude. Discussion may include knowing the difference between a negative attitude versus a positive attitude, how to change a negative attitude to a positive one, and how your attitude can affect the outcome of some situations. Thumball is a soft stuffed ball to throw, roll, or pass in a circle or randomly. Catch it! Look under your thumb. Respond to the prompt. Kids absolutely love this interactive tool that will get them talking and sharing. Without even knowing it, you will be encouraging the use of interpersonal skills including taking turns, eye contact, listening, responding, valuing similarities and respecting individual differences.
$25.00
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Clark McKown Assessing Students' Social and Emotional Learning
A Guide to Meaningful Measurement (SEL Solutions Series) An essential guide to using social and emotional assessment in support of teaching and learning. Assessing children's social and emotional learning skills is a critical and underappreciated element of all SEL programming. This book provides educators with practical information that they can use to clarify their assessment goals, identify viable assessment options that meet their needs, and understand and use assessment data to inform their practice and improve student outcomes.
$25.95
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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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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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Blythe Grossberg Asperger's Teens: Understanding High School for Students on the Autism Spectrum
This book helps you, a teen with Asperger's, use your strengths and unique personal style to feel more comfortable in high school. Chock full of quizzes, exercises, and examples, this book can help you: Understand your unique strengths and weaknesses; Work well with your teachers; Connect with other kids at school; Recognize and deal with bullying; Use social media safely and politely; Develop healthy habits; Cope with stress and strong emotions; Become more independent. Take a look inside, and find some ways to help yourself feel more comfortable and more relaxed in high school - and better able to make friends, understand teachers, and get the grades you are capable of!
$13.95
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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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Francis Musgrave Asperger Teen's Toolkit
With minimal text and fun, comic-book style graphics, this is a treasure trove of information for young people with Asperger Syndrome and their caretakers. Exploring the science of how the human mind works, it gives handy tips on how to cope with all elements of the adult world, including responsibilities, health, sex, and relationships.
$32.95
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Juliet Clare Bell Ask First, Monkey!
Meet Monkey. Tickletastic Monkey. He's the best tickler in the world, ever; even his mum says so. And there's nothing he loves more than tickling ALL his friends at playtime! This picture book shows children aged 3-6 what consent is and why it's so important. With parent and teacher guidance included, it is an ideal resource to use in the classroom to help young children understand issues of consent and personal boundaries, and to teach them to consider the feelings of others.
$28.95
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Joel Shaul ASD Feel Better Book
A Visual Guide to Help for Brain and Body When You Feel Bad, for Children on the Autism Spectrum Learn to build individual strengths and work through problems with this picture-based guide for children aged eight to 13 with autism. The use of images and reproducible worksheets creates a simple and fun resource for identifying what you are good at and how to use those skills to deal with personal challenges.
$41.95
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Elena Aguilar Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation
This practical resource offers the foundational skills and tools needed by new coaching educators, as well as presenting an overview of the knowledge and theory base behind the practice. Established coaches will find numerous ways to deepen and refine their coaching practice. Principals and others who incorporate coaching strategies into their work will also find a wealth of resources. Aguilar offers a model for transformational coaching which could be implemented as professional development in schools or districts anywhere. Although she addresses the needs of adult learners, her model maintains a student-centered focus, with a specific lens on addressing equity issues in schools.
$40.00
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Bridget Flynn Walker Anxiety Relief for Kids
On-the-Spot Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Worry, Panic, and Avoidance This book provides quick solutions based in evidence-based CBT and exposure therapy-two of the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders. You'll find a background and explanation of the different types of anxiety disorders, in case you aren't sure whether or not your child has one. You'll also learn to identify your child's avoidant and safety behaviors-the strategies your child uses to cope with their anxiety, such as repeatedly checking their homeworker asking the same questions repeatedly-as well as anxiety triggers that set your child off.
$28.95
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Steve Haines Anxiety is Really Strange
Understanding how anxiety is created by our nervous system trying to protect us, and how our fight-or-flight mechanisms can get stuck, can significantly lessen the fear experienced during anxiety attacks. In this guide, anxiety is explained in an easy-to-understand, engaging graphic format with tips and strategies to relieve its symptoms, and change the mind's habits for a more positive outlook.
$14.95
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Melaney Gleeson-Lyall Animals of the Salish Sea
Explore the Salish Sea through the First Nations and Native An art of 13 Coast Salish artists and Musqueam, Coast Salish author Melaney Gleeson-Lyall. This beautiful and colourful 32-page book offers teachings about the Animals of the Salish Sea! Perfect for all ages!
$18.00
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Gail Silver Anh's Anger
Children experience anger on a regular basis, but lack the coping skills to guide them through these difficult moments. In 'Anh's Anger', five-year-old Anh becomes enraged when his grandfather interrupts playtime with a summons to the dinner table. When Anh's grandfather takes the time to help Anh fully experience his anger by suggesting he go to his room and "sit with his anger," Anh discovers a positive method by which to work through his feelings. This remarkable book teaches children to both acknowledge and resolve their difficult emotions, making it an invaluable tool for parents and teachers alike.
$24.95
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Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Anger Workbook For Teens
This second edition of includes new skills and activities based in clinically proven treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you deal with negative thoughts without losing control. You'll find out what's triggering your anger, look at the ways you react, be more aware of your thoughts and how you interact with them, and learn skills and techniques for managing anger without losing your cool. You'll develop a personal anger profile and learn to notice the physical symptoms you feel when you become enraged, then find out how to calm those feelings and respond more sensitively to others. Once you fully understand your anger, you'll be better prepared to deal with your feelings in the moment.
$34.95
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The Anger Control Game
This fun game teaches children the skills they need for effective anger control. It is particularly helpful in treating conduct-disordered children or those with temper control problems. Based on cognitive-behavioral principles, The Anger Control Game focuses on six skills related to anger control: empathizing with the victims; distinguishing between aggressive and non-aggressive acts; using self-statements to diffuse anger; generating and evaluating alternatives to aggression; identifying feelings underlying anger; and evaluating the opinions of others. An Anger Control Inventory (included) helps you determine which skills a child needs to develop. Usually played by the therapist and one or more children, the game can also be played in the classroom. Ages 8 and up
$79.95
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Debi Brown The Aspie Girl's Guide to Being Safe with Men
The Unwritten Safety Rules No-One is Telling You Here are some need-to-know facts and subtle social, emotional and safety issues surrounding dating, relationships and sex. Readers are guided through the practicalities of sex, and provided with helpful illustrative diagrams and sound practical strategies for staying safe in each situation. Clear, unambiguous advice is given on less tangible issues, including the importance of boundaries, what constitutes abuse and options for reporting suspected abuse. Crucially, the book advocates a female's right at all times to say no to anything she feels uncomfortable with, and suggests safe and realistic ways in which to decline.
$33.95
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