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Autism through a Sister's Eyes מאת Emily Hecht When young people have questions about a brother or sister with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, clear answers are hard to find. "Why does Daniel do that?" is the question ten year old Emily recalled asking her parents as a young child when she first sought to understand her older brother and hi...

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Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration: Therapy for Children with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders מאת Paula Aquilla Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough to be adapted for older children and adults. Building Bridges provides creative techniques and useful ...

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The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism מאת Jed Baker Seeing is learning. Dr. Jed Baker embraces this philosophy in this a dynamic teaching tool that engages the attention and motivation of students who need a little extra help learning appropriate social skills by using pictures of children mastering skills such as communication, play, emotion, and em...

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Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond מאת Jed Baker In 2001, Dr. Baker wrote The Social Skills Picture Book, designed for young children with social communication challenges. Now, in response to the deluge of requests from parents with children in their teens, here is Dr. Baker's long-awaited book, specifically geared toward older students. ...

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The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's מאת Temple Grandin In this innovative book, Dr. Temple Grandin gets down to the REAL issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple offers helpful do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her "insider" perspective and a great deal of...

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Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome מאת Jed Baker This easy-to-follow resource provides a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain them so that students may approach their futures with excitement rather than anxiety. Jed Baker tackles a wide variety of issues faced by individuals across the spectrum, such as perspective-taking, no...

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Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders מאת Jeannie McAfee This important new book offers a definitive program with forms, exercises, and guides for the student. It also presents significant educational guidance and supportive assistance to caregivers and teachers....

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Exploring Feelings: Anger: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger מאת Tony Attwood Winner of a 2008 Teachers' Choice Award! Many children, especially those with developmental delays, have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings. The result can be difficulty with anger management. Listing possible responses to situations - and the likely outcome of each one - allows...

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Asperger's and Girls מאת Tony Attwood At last, here is a book that provides up-to-date information about girls and women with Asperger's Syndrome. Covering topics such as diagnoses, education, puberty, relationships, and careers, experts in the field share practical advice for both caregivers and the women and girls who are af...

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Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues, 2nd Edition מאת Maria Wheeler Individuals with autism are reportedly one of the most difficult populations to toilet train. This second edition offers effective strategies that take the child's physical and emotional sensitivities into account instead of trying to force traditional methods. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer more...

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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew מאת Ellen Notbohm Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in his/her back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. Ellen’s personal e...

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Answers to Questions Teachers Ask about Sensory Integration: Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools for Teachers and Parents מאת Jane Koomar In this elegant approach to the often-elusive subject of sensory integration, Carol Kranowitz, M.A. (author of the best selling book The Out-of-Sync Child), and expert occupational therapists Stacey Szklut, MS, OTR/L and Dr. Lynn Blazer-Martin, Ph.D, OTR, plus other leading experts have assembl...

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Let's Make Faces מאת Gerard Langeler Kids can draw in faces, wipe them clean, and then draw them again! A wonderful tool for parents or teachers, this book will help children identify facial expressions, understand the words related to emotions, and then relate emotions to real-life events. Copying the contours of the mouth, ...

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How Do I Teach This Kid? מאת Kimberly A. Henry First Runner-Up in the 2006 Writer's Notes Book Awards, this book utilizes the strengths of children with ASD to help them develop new skills. Tasks are visually oriented, consistent; expectations are clear. Children learn motor, matching, sorting, reading, writing, and math skills using easy-t...

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Tobin Learns to Make Friends מאת Diane Murrell This colorful picture book is quite effective in teaching social skills to children with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. Follow Tobin, a train, as he learns to make friends and engage in proper social activities. Ages 3-8....

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Autism Early Intervention: Fast Facts: A Guide That Explains the Evaluations, Diagnoses, and Treatments for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders מאת Raun Melmed Parents who find out their child might have autism are overwhelmed with doctors, therapists, and information all at once. It can be difficult for these parents to find the answers they need in a sea of resources, especially for a parent who is not familiar with autism terminology and treatments...

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The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled מאת Ellen Notbohm Ellen Notbohm's child-centered approach to autism is already having immeasurable effects on the autism community through her books Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Ten Things Your Student w...

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Sometimes My Brother: Helping Kids Understand Autism Through a Sibling's Eyes מאת Angie Healy Three-year-old Foster explains his perspective of his older brother, Gavin, who has autism. This adorable picture book shows readers the challenges the boys face and the obstacles they overcome. Vibrant photographs bring you right into their living room, school and playground, adding an essential ...

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Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin's Mother Tells the Family Story מאת Eustacia Cutler A Thorn in My Pocket is Eustacia Cutler's story of raising her daughter, Temple Grandin, in the conservative Leave-it-to-Beaver world of the fifties, a time when children with autism were routinely diagnosed as "infant schizophrenics" and banished to institutions. She tells of her fight to...

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S.T.A.R.S.: Skills Training for Assertiveness, Relationship-Building, and Sexual Awareness מאת Susan Heighway Educate young adults and build their self-esteem so they can make informed choices! Specially designed for teaching adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, the STARS model focuses on four areas: Understanding Relationships, Social Interaction, Sexual Awareness, and Assertive...

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Autism - Asperger's and Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond מאת Jerry Newport A husband and wife with Asperger's Syndrome give invaluable advice to and for teens and adults going through this difficult period. Anyone who has read Jerry Newport's first book, "Your Life is Not a Label", knows that he has a knack for bringing understanding, warmth, and humor to any subject. Here...

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Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome מאת Sheila Wagner Middle school presents unique challenges to those with autism / Asperger's, but it can also be exciting and rewarding. Inclusive Programming addresses transitioning to and from middle school, and everything in between: hormones, cliques, bullying, aggression, and "fitting in." The ingredients f...

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Comic Strip Conversations מאת Carol Gray Bvm Carol Gray combines stick-figures with "conversation symbols" to illustrate what people say and think during conversations. Showing what people are thinking reinforces that others have independent thoughts - a concept spectrum children don't intuitively understand. Children can also recognize t...

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Friends Learn about Tobin מאת Diane Murrell Tobin's friends meet him halfway! In Diane Murrell's first book, Tobin Learns to Make Friends, Tobin made special changes in himself in order to be friendly toward his playmates. Now, Tobin's friends try to understand where he is coming from. The charming trains learn that a little extra k...

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Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew מאת Ellen Notbohm Ellen Notbohm's first book, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, was a shot heard throughout the worldwide autism community, branded by readers as "required reading for all social service workers, teachers and relatives of children with autism." Now, for the teacher in all of us ...

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Asperger's: What Does It Mean to Me? מאת Catherine Faherty A workbook explaining self awareness and life lessons to the youth with high functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome. This is the book most requested by parents and teachers. Written by a leading therapist, this book is a must-have for the person with high functioning autism or Asperger's Sydr...

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Special Diets for Special Kids, Two מאת Lisa Lewis This long-awaited sequel to the best selling first book is loaded with helpful information and over 175 new recipes. A "must-have" for anyone who uses the first Special Diets for Special Kids!...

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Early Intervention and Autism: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers מאת James Ball Leave behind confusing textbooks and unreliable websites. This book will guide you through your child's early years by providing sound advice based on over twenty years of experience. In an easy-to-read, question-answer format, Dr. Jim explains what makes your child tick, how to get the most out of ...