22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome Rudy Simone This book will help women to understand the male Asperger's mind and, equally, it can help men with AS to see things from their partner's perspective.
22 Things a Woman with Asperger's Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know Rudy Simone Rudy Simone covers 22 common areas of confusion for someone dating a female with AS and includes advice from her own experience and from other partners in real relationships.
60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More Lisa A. Timms Packed with 60 stories exploring real-life situations, this book will be an essential tool for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone else wishing to enable young people on the autistic spectrum to improve their social skills.
A Mind Apart: Peter Szatmari Through moving stories of children he has worked with, Dr. Peter Szatmari helps you see the world through your child's eyes. Revealed is what lies behind the intense preoccupations, communication problems, and seeming lack of affection that often accompany autism and AS, and what your child's mystifying behavior might really be trying to tell you.
A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James McPartland This hopeful, compassionate guide shows parents how to work with their children's unique impairments and capabilities to help them learn to engage more fully with the world and live as self-sufficiently as possible.
A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder Second Edition Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James C. McPartland Leading experts show how you can work with your child's unique impairments—and harness his or her capabilities. Vivid stories and real-world examples illustrate ways to help kids with ASD relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and succeed in school.
A Step-by-Step Curriculum for Early Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders Lindsay Hilsen MEd, BCBA This book will equip teachers, therapists and parents with a thorough and comprehensive program to help ensure the young learners in their care are achieving developmental goals and are able to reach their full potential as they grow.
Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest Nancy Perry Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care from parents and carers, it is possible for those with neurodevelopmental disabilities to achieve supported independence and live fulfilling adult lives.
Asperger Syndrome Edited by Ami Klin, Fred R. Volkmar, and Sara S. Sparrow This groundbreaking volume brings together preeminent scholars and practitioners to offer a definitive statement of what is currently known about Asperger syndrome and to highlight promising leads in research and clinical practice.
Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality Isabelle Hénault In this comprehensive and unique guide, Isabelle Hénault 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.
Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Edited by Sam Goldstein, Jack A. Naglieri, and Sally Ozonoff This authoritative book demonstrates how to craft a complete, scientifically grounded, and clinically useful portrait of a child's strengths and difficulties in social behavior, language and communication, intellectual functioning, motor skills, and other key areas of impairment and comorbidity.
Autism All-Stars How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life Edited by Josie Santomauro Foreword by Tony Attwood The autobiographical stories in this book are full of wisdom and humour, and will be an inspiration for anyone with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome, their family and friends, and the professionals who work alongside them.
Autism and Diet Rosemary Kessick Written by an autism expert who has witnessed in her own child the dramatic improvement that can be made through dietary intervention, this book offers an 'easily digestible' guide to the science behind the considerations; strategies for implementing a safe diet; a handy list of ingredients to be avoided; as well as a concise bank of essential resources and useful contacts.
Autism and Flexischooling Clare Lawrence A growing number of parents are considering part time or 'flexischooling' as an option that might benefit their child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but face concerns such as: Is it possible? Has anyone tried it? How can it be set up? Above all, does it work? This book answers all these questions, and many more. Covering both the home and school angle, it explores ways to evaluate whether the option is right for your child, organising the arrangement effectively with the school and ensuring that curriculum and examination goals are met, and also includes case examples of successful part time schooling at both primary and secondary level. This is the first resource of its kind to bring together all of the information needed for both parents and schools to consider the merits and disadvantages of this approach, and to evaluate it as an option for individual children.
Autism: A Social Skills Approach for Children & Adolescents Maureen Aarons & Tessa Gittens This book is an excellent source of practical ideas on which to base programs of intervention for children and young people with autism.
Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens Inspiring Arts-Based Activities and Character Education Curricula Lindsey Joiner This resource provides over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative therapeutic activities and ideas to unleash the creativity of children and teenagers aged 5+. Employing a variety of expressive arts including art, music, stories, poetry and film, the activities are designed to teach social skills development, anger control strategies, conflict resolution and thinking skills.
CBT for Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders Edited by Angela Scarpa, Susan Williams White, and Tony Attwood This book helps clinicians harness the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Caring for Myself A Social Skills Storybook Christy Gast and Jane Krug Caring for Myself is an entertaining and educational social skills storybook that will help children with ASDs to understand the importance of taking care of their bodies.
Choices Game Staying Safe in Social Situations This fun and interactive game helps to open up discussion and teach young people the social skills they need to stay safe in school and in the wider community.
Classroom Pivotal Response Teaching for Children with Autism Aubyn C. Stahmer, Jessica Suhrheinrich, Sarah Reed, Laura Schreibman, and Cynthia Bolduc This practical manual and accompanying DVD-ROM present a research-supported behavioral intervention for children with autism that teachers can easily integrate into their existing classroom curriculum.
Connecting With Your Asperger Partner Negotiating the Maze of Intimacy Louise Weston Drawing on her own experience of being married to a man with AS, Louise Weston shows that the road to intimacy begins with letting go of expectations and looking after your own physical and emotional needs.
Counselling People on the Autism Spectrum Katherine Paxton and Irene A. Estay This manual provides counselling techniques that work not only for professionals, but also for individuals either coping with being on the spectrum themselves, or living with someone who has an ASD.
Creating Children's Art Games for Emotional Support Vicky Barber Game playing is a highly effective way of engaging children and has long been acknowledged as an important means of psychological therapy. This book offers an abundance of fun games that help children to confront personal problems and issues in a light-hearted yet meaningful way.
Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities Diane M. Browder This timely volume provides a complete guide to designing and implementing personalized curricula for students with moderate and severe disabilities.
Day by Day: Raising the Child with Autism/PDD VHS Joan F. Goodman and Susan Hoban This informative videotape presents a realistic look into the daily lives of two families of preschool children with pervasive developmental disorders.
Early Speech & Language Skills: Maria Monschein Full of practical ideas that can be easily implemented with minimal preparation, this book contains a wealth of games and activities for developing language with young children.
Early Visual Skills Diane Williams, MSc This resource is intended for use by professionals who are working with children who have underdeveloped visual perceptual skills, associated with language delay or other communication difficulties.
Everyday Activities to Help Your Young Child with Autism Live Life to the Full Debra S. Jacobs and Dion E. Betts Foreword by Carol A. Just This book is brimming with simple ideas, activities and exercises to address these daily challenges that young children with autism face. Easy to carry out and to fit into your routines, they will help improve a child's sense of body awareness, coordination and motor skills, and address key tasks such as eating meals and healthy sleep.
Exploring Bullying with Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome A Photocopiable Workbook Anna Tickle and Bettina Stott Bullying is a serious and pervasive issue for people with autism and Asperger Syndrome. This photocopiable workbook encourages adults who have been involved with bullying - as either victims or perpetrators - to explore what bullying is, the effects it can have and how it can be tackled successfully.
Figure Me Out Game 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.
Getting Your Kid on a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet Susan Lord Written by a registered dietitian and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free casein-free diet, this practical guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to daily meal plans, recipes and handy shopping lists.
Groupwork for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ages 11-16 Liz Ann Davidson, Kerrie Old, Christina Howe and Alyson Eggett This resource include a short easy-to-read theoretical background to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) focusing on the underlying impairment and their impact on sensory processing, motor development, play, language and communication skills, emotional development and behaviour for the relevant age group.
Groupwork for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ages 3-5 Liz Ann Davidson, Kerrie Old, Christina Howe and Alyson Eggett This book include a short easy-to-read theoretical background to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) focusing on the underlying impairment and their impact on sensory processing, motor development, play, language and communication skills, emotional development and behaviour for the relevant age group. This book is for ages 3-5.
Groupwork for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ages 5-11 Liz Ann Davidson, Kerrie Old, Christina Howe and Alyson Eggett This resource include a short easy-to-read theoretical background to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) focusing on the underlying impairment and their impact on sensory processing, motor development, play, language and communication skills, emotional development and behaviour for the relevant age group.
Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Edited by Hill M. Walker and Frank M. Gresham Prologue by James M. Kauffman This authoritative volume provides state-of-the-art practices for supporting the approximately 20% of today's K-12 students who have emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that hinder school success.
Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through Everyday Transitions John Smith, Jane Donlan and Bob Smith
Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Stephanie B. Lockshin, Jennifer M. Gillis, Raymond G. Romanczyk With this workbook, parents learn the latest and most effective ASD management techniques for their children.
Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick Hints and Tips… is peppered with vignettes and stories of real-life situations and successes, and offers clever ideas for tackling everyday difficulties, such as bathing, bedtime, school trips, and selecting the right child minder.
How to Detect Developmental Delay and What to Do Next Practical Interventions for Home and School Mary Mountstephen his forthright guide offers practical advice on how to recognize the signs of developmental delay, address difficulties effectively, and help the child to flourish.
Imitation and the Social Mind Edited by Sally J. Rogers and Justin H. G. Williams Synthesizing cutting-edge research emerging from a range of disciplines, this important book examines the role of imitation in both autism and typical development.
It's Raining Cats and Dogs An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and Everyday Expressions Michael Barton Foreword by Delia Barton t's Raining Cats and Dogs is a witty and stylish insight into the mind of someone with an ASD. It beautifully illustrates why people with ASDs have problems understanding common phrases and idioms that others accept unquestioningly as part of everyday speech. The quirky drawings will entertain and inspire those on the spectrum, giving them the confidence to recognise figures of speech, feel less alienated and even use idioms themselves.
Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders A Blueprint for Life Thomas L. Whitman and Nicole DeWitt Finding a way of simultaneously addressing the sensory, motor, emotional, communicative, cognitive and social needs of children on the autism spectrum can be a real challenge, and choosing from the vast array of options available is a daunting task. This book provides a blueprint for an educational intervention program that is evidence-based, comprehensive in scope and integrative in its approach.
Learning Difficulties and Sexual Vulnerability Andrea Hollomotz The author discusses a range of social processes, such as sex education, self-determination, friendships, sexual relationships and social inclusion, and examines the risk and benefits associated with each. Drawing on the everyday experiences of 29 adults with learning difficulties, the author illustrates how people with learning difficulties can be capable of safeguarding themselves from harm, and makes a range of suggestions for enabling them to become better equipped at managing risk themselves.
Learning and Behavior Problems in Asperger Syndrome Edited by Margot Prior This volume provides research-based, practical information on managing the challenges that Asperger syndrome (AS) presents in everyday life and in the classroom.
Making Sense of Sex A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's Syndrome Sarah Attwood Puberty is a time of huge change in the physical body, in emotional experience and in social relationships. Having an understanding of these developments and learning how to deal with them is essential, and for people with Asperger's syndrome it can be a challenge to get to grips with the social and emotional aspects of puberty, sex and relationships.
Making Sense of Social Situations How to Run a Group-Based Intervention Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Albert J. Cotugno This book addresses the primary issues of social development in children with ASD by emphasizing the underlying theoretical and pragmatic considerations. Dr. Cotugno employs concepts and theories of group therapy and cognitive-development and integrates them with skill-based instructional approaches to develop the comprehensive Social Competence Enhancement Program (SCEP).
My Child Has Autism, Now What? Susan Larson Kidd This practical book will be essential and empowering reading for every parent whose child has recently been diagnosed with autism or for parents still struggling with where to begin to help their child.
My Social Stories Book Edited by Carol Gray and Abbie Leigh White Illustrated by Sean McAndrew My Social Stories Book take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car.
PETAL: Phonological Evaluation & Transcription of Audio-Visual Language Ann Parker, Speech & Language Therapist """"""""PETAL is a tool for describing speech production patterns of children and adults in relation to factors which may enhance or impede speech intelligibility.""""""""
Parent-Teen Therapy for Executive Function Deficits and ADHD Building Skills and Motivation Margaret H. Sibley This user-friendly manual presents an innovative, tested approach to helping teens overcome the frustrating organizational and motivation problems associated with executive function deficits and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum Eileen Riley-Hall This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family.
Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum Kate E. Reynolds Parties and celebrations can be highly challenging for children and teens on the autism spectrum and they can often feel reluctant to participate. This book shows that if parties embrace the differences intrinsic to autism, and are planned carefully, they can be inclusive events enjoyed by all. Drawing on personal experience with her son, the author highlights aspects of conventional parties that can heighten the anxieties of those on the spectrum and outlines practical solutions to these issues. The book covers considerations for party invitations, prizes, food and venues and includes chapters suggesting activities for age groups 2-8, 9-12 and teenagers. This book will empower parents and caregivers to plan stress-free parties with ease, enabling those on the autism spectrum to develop social skills and self-confidence – and most importantly, have fun!
Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum Wendy Lawson Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality.
Siblings and Autism Debra L. Cumberland and Bruce E. Mills In this moving collection of beautifully-written personal accounts, siblings from a variety of backgrounds, and in different circumstances, share their experiences of growing up with a brother or sister with autism.
Small Steps Forward Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School Child with Special Needs 2nd Ed Sarah Newman This new edition of the award-winning Small Steps Forward includes up-to-date research and practice, providing parents and carers with the information they need and a host of ideas to encourage their child's development.
Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome Nancy J. Patrick This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community.
Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders Edited by Tony Charman and Wendy Stone The book is grounded in cutting-edge findings on the social-communication behavior of typically and atypically developing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Something Different About Dad How to Live With Your Asperger's Parent Kirsti Evans and John Swogger This positive book takes an honest look at how Asperger Syndrome can affect a family when a parent is on the spectrum, and reassures young people that it's ok to have a mum or dad who is different.
Staying Alert & Paying Attention Margaret Amey This innovative programme describes Sensory Integration theory, and provides behaviour strategies and storybooks to help primary-aged children , or older children with learning difficulties to stay alert and attend in the classroom or similar situations.
Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids Ellen Braaten and Gretchen Felopulos This authoritative guide gives parents the inside scoop on how psychological testing works and how to use testing to get the best help for their child.
Teach Me With Pictures Simone Griffin, Ruth Harris and Linda Hodgdon An easy-to-use resource for professionals and parents, this book provides fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures Ideal for special education teachers, early years practitioners, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and parents, this will be an excellent tool for any classroom, home or therapy setting
Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak
Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism (2 Book Set) Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak This two-book/DVD package presents a parent training approach that is accessible, evidence based, and highly practical. Grounded in developmental and behavioral research, the Practitioner’s Guide provides step-by-step guidelines for conducting parent training individually or in groups. It takes proven techniques for promoting the social-communication skills of young children with autism (up to age 6) and breaks them into simple yet effective steps for parents to follow.
Teaching Your Child with Love and Skill Joyce Show Parents of children with autism can often feel out of their depth when it comes to nurturing their child's learning and development. This book helps parents to make sense of the baffling array of educational interventions available, showing how to adapt different strategies to meet the specific needs of their child, including those with moderate to severe autism.
The ASD Workbook Understanding Your Autism Spectrum Disorder Penny Kershaw This easy-to-use interactive workbook gives parents the help they need to explain ASDs to their child and provide practical and emotional support following diagnosis.
The Activity Kit for Babies and Toddlers at Risk Deborah Fein, Molly Helt, Lynn Brennan, and Marianne Barton Suspecting that your baby or toddler may have autism spectrum disorder or another developmental delay can be scary and overwhelming. But there is a lot you can do to help, even while waiting for an evaluation or early intervention.
The Aspie Girl's Guide to Being Safe with Men For Aspie girls and women, dating and sexual relationships can be confusing, intimidating and potentially dangerous. Even if actively avoiding romantic relationships or sexual encounters, a lack of understanding about acceptable social interaction between men and women can leave Aspies vulnerable to negative experiences. It is vital, therefore, that the facts and unwritten rules about sexual conduct and relationships are clearly laid out for girls and women on the spectrum Understanding that Aspies need explanations to be explicit and unambiguous, Debi Brown, a female on the spectrum, presents the truth about sex and relationships, shares her personal insight and provides practical strategies for staying safe in many different situations. As she guides Aspies through the unwritten safety rules around dating, relationships and sex, her advice will empower females on the spectrum, allowing them to build up their knowledge, recognise and report abusive behaviour, understand boundaries, develop relationship skills and work towards a safe independence. Covering topics such as boyfriends, sex, pregnancy and rape, this book includes advice on building a support network, saying 'no', self-esteem and emotional healing and will prepare Aspie girls and women to make independent, informed and safe decisions when interacting with men Written with warmth, honesty and understanding, this is essential reading for every Aspie girl and woman, from age 13 upwards. It will also be a valuable source of insight and advice for parents, friends, professionals and anyone else supporting a female on the autism spectrum
The Homunculi Approach to Social and Emotional Wellbeing Anne Greig and Tommy MacKay The Homunculi, (or 'little people'), is a fun activity that builds social and emotional resilience in children and young people, aged 7 upwards, and into the teenage years. It is particularly suited to those with high functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome who often have difficulty identifying troubling feelings such as anger, fear and anxiety.
The Red Beast Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome K.I. Al-Ghani This vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to 'tame the red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger's Syndrome.
The Understanding Faces Game Great for kids with Asperger's syndrome or those who have difficulty with reading and emotions.
Transition or Transformation? Helping young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder set out on a hopeful road towards their adult lives John Clements, Julia Hardy and Stephanie Lord The book describes a programme developed over a number of years by teachers at a school for young people with ASDs, which successfully enabled autistic pupils to achieve their full potential.
Using Drama with Children on the Autism Spectrum Carmel Conn Children and young people with austim love drama, yet it is seldom promoted as a method of intervention. This book makes the case for drama by providing a practical understanding of how it can be used to develop the capacity for social communication, social understanding, expression and play in a child with autism.
Using Intensive Interaction and Sensory Integration Phoebe Caldwell With Jane Horwood This handbook shows how we can engage with people who are non-verbal or semi-verbal and sometimes even those who have speech but lose the power to process it when they are in crisis. We can help them to make sense of the world.
Writing & Developing Social Stories Caroline Smith This practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories.
