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Richard Guare PhD, Peg Dawson EdD, and Colin Guare
This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills--the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.
Audio Tape, ISBN: 978-1609182298, Published: 2013, 293
James W. Partington ,Ph.D. Mark L. Sundberg ,Ph.D.
Strategies for scoring a specific IEP and determining educational priorities.
Book, ISBN: 00000, Published: 1998, 95 Pages
Makoto Shibutani
50 stories of social awareness and 50 stories of safety awareness. Each story has a simple, easy to comprehend related illustration so your child can look at the picture while you are reading the story to your child. A checklist is attached to each story so you will be able to take data every time your child demonstrates appropriate/inappropriate behaviors and see your child's progress over time. ABA methods incorporated. Caregivers, Social Skills, Safety, Behavior, Autism, Aspergers Syndrome
Book, ISBN: 978-0615415260, Published: 2010, 210 Pages
Ellen Notbohm, Veronica Zysk
Offers "try-it-now" solutions that have worked for thousands with children grappling with communication, social, sensory, behavior, self-care issues and more. - Asperger's Syndrome: Communication: Social Skills: Autism: Academics: Sensory
Book, ISBN: 978-1935274063, Published: 2004, 218 Pages
Lisa Lieberman Ackerson
A guide to find, hire, and keep and in-home care provider. Book focused on in-home care for a child with autism or other neurological differences but applicable to anyone trying to find homecare.
Book, ISBN: 978-1931282741, Published: 2005, 198 Pages
Kari Dunn Buron
An honest guide for teens and young adults about social boundries. Behavior, Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, High School, Middle School, Social Skills
Book, ISBN: 978-1931282352, Published: 2007, 47 Pages
Paul G. Taylor
This short introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone encountering Autism Spectrum Disorder for the first time. The book covers all of the essential information needed to ground an understanding of the condition and offers effective practical strategies for assisting children who are living with ASD. Aspergers Syndrome, Behavior, Communication, Caregivers, Family Stories, Evaluation, First Diagnosis, Social Skills, Play Skills, Occupational Therapy, Medications, Sensory
Book, ISBN: 978-1849052337, Published: 2011, 107 Pages
Dave Pelzer
An unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. Author Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother.
Book, ISBN: 978-1558743663, Published: 2003, 184 Pages
Continuation of the authors compelling chronicle of life with his severely brain damaged son Noah, as Noah approaches adolescence. An affirmation of family love in the face of crushing bureaucracy and unending toil, the family endures. Family, Siblings.
Book, ISBN: 978-0156181686, 371 Pages
Nuala Gardner
The remarkable true story of an autistic boy and the dog that unlocked his world. Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Family Stories,
Book, ISBN: 978-1402214066, Published: 2008, 262 Pages
Ann Palmer
When a child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, the family will need support - positive reassurance and understanding form those closest to them. This book is packed with advice on how extended family members/friends can provide the necessary support. Explaining the diagnosis/characteristics, this guide uses examples from real families to illustrate the complex feelings that parents/each family member are likely to go through; practical tips on help that might be needed most; will help strengthen relationships for parents and their extended family/friends enabling a reliable support system. Family Stories, Siblings, Caregivers, Grandparents.
Book, ISBN: 978-1849058773, Published: 2012, 224 Pages
Chantal Sicile-Kira
In the next five years, hundreds of children with autism spectrum disorder will reach adulthood. And while diagnosis and treatment for children has improved in recent years, parents want to know: what happens to my child when I am no longer able to care for or assist him/her? The author and her son offer real solutions to a host of difficult questions, including how young adults of different abilities and their parents can: navigate this new economy where adult service resources are scarce; cope with the difficulties of living apart from the nuclear family; find, and keep a job that provides meaning, stability, and an income. Employment, Adult Issues, Caregivers, Transition,
Book, ISBN: 978-0230112469, Published: 2012, 256 Pages
Top quality, hypoallergenic and specially formulated nutritional supplements.
Book, ISBN: B000LPVM8I, Published: 2006, 224 Pages
Marcia Datlow Smith, Ronald Belcher, Patricia Juhrs
Now is the time for people with autism to assert their right to obtain meaningful employment and for individuals in the field to help them reach a higher, more dignified level. Aspergers Syndrome, Employment, Transition, Family Stories
Book, ISBN: 978-1557661715, Published: 1995, 305 Pages
A guide to addressing job placement and job supports for individuals with autism. Aspergers Syndrome, Employment, Transition, Family Stories
Chris Williams, Barry Wright
A comprehensive, clear, easy step-by-step guide to writing effective personalized social stories that give children social information, creating many benefits for them. This book includes many examples of real Social Stories created for children by parents and teachers.
Book, ISBN: 978-1785921216, Published: 2017, 141 Pages
Paula Kluth & Kelly Chandler-Olcott
Passionate and practical book that moves beyond functional literacy skills and helps K-12 educators bring high-quality, meaningful literacy instruction to students with autism. Academics: Autism: Elementary School: Middle School: High School
Book, ISBN: 978-1557668554, Published: 2009, 220 Pages
Dave Hingsburger
Articles for challenge, change and catching up. When it comes to understanding the value of disability, difference and diversity, we're all a little behind. This book helps us to catch up. Advocacy, Behavior, Family Stories
Book, ISBN: 978-1896230160, Published: 2000, 114 Pages
Peter Szatmari, M.D.
Dr. Peter Szatmari helps you see the world through your child's eyes. Revealed is what lies is behind the intense preoccupations, communication problems and seeming lack of affection. Caregivers, Behavior, Communication, Family Stories Aspergers Syndrome: Behavior: Caregivers: Communication
Book, ISBN: 978-1572305441, Published: 2004, 201 Pages
Mel Levine, MD
Dr. Levine shows parents and those who care for children how to identify individual learning patterns, explaining how they can strengthen a child's abilities and either bypass or help overcome the child's weaknesses, producing positive results instead of frustration and failure. Academics, Caregivers, Elementary School, Preschool
Book, ISBN: 978-0743202237, Published: 2002, 352 Pages
The journey of a child with autism who cannot speak but finds her voice. Autism, communication, Family Stories
Author: Elizabeth M. Bonker, Virginia G. Breen Media Type: Book ISBN: 978-0800720711 Year: 2011 Pages: 245
In this book, Ido shares a compelling tale, rich with unforgettable characters who are navigating their way through the multitude of theories about autism that for decades have dictated the lives of thousands of children and their families. This debut work of fiction sheds light on the inner and outer lives of children with nonspeaking autism, and on their two worlds. As one of the only works of fiction written by a person with non-speaking autism, it offers readers an unprecedented insider’s point-of-view into autism and life in silence, and it does so with warmth, humor and a wickedly sharp intellect.
Author: Ido Kedar Media Type: Book ISBN: 978-1732291508 Year: 2018 Pages: 290
Will provide readers with lots of practical ways to work with fhte full spectrum of individuals with autism.
Author: Robert J. Bernstein Media Type: Book ISBN: 978-1941765463 Year: 2017 Pages: 402
For people with ASDs, depression is common, and has particular features and causes. This outstanding book provides a comprehensive review of these aspects, and an effective self-help guide for anyone with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affected by depression. Written by the leading experts in the field, the book explains and describes depression, the forms it can take, and how it looks and feels for a person on the autism spectrum. The authors draw on the latest thinking and research to suggest strategies for coping with the effects of depression and provide a complete step-by-step CBT self-help programme, designed specifically for individuals with ASDs. The programme helps increase self-awareness, including identifying personal triggers, and provides the tools to combat depression.
Author: Tony Attwood and Michelle Ganett Media Type: Book ISBN: 978-1849055024 Year: 2016 Pages: 270
From leading authorities, this state-of-the-art manual presents the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder. Supported by the principles of developmental psychology and applied behavior analysis, ESDM’s intensive teaching interventions are delivered within play-based, relationship-focused routines. The manual provides structured, hands-on strategies for working with very young children in individual and group settings to promote development in such key domains as imitation; communication; social, cognitive, and motor skills; adaptive behavior; and play.
Author: Sally J. Rogers, Geraldine Dawson Media Type: Book ISBN: 978-1606236314 Year: 2010 Pages: 297
The handbook provides simple every day sensory strategies and techniques to help ALL children; including SPD, autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, APD, and developmental disabilities. This handbook provides guidance and understanding as to why children do what they do in regards to unique sensory processing differences and needs. When you respect a child's sensory differences, it will change how you respond.
Author: Angie Voss, OTR Media Type: Book ISBN: 978-1466263536 Year: 2015 Pages: 130