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  • Social Enjoyment Groups for Children, Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Guiding Toward Growth

    by John Merges ...
    Young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often feel uncomfortable and anxious in social situations, but socializing with classmates and colleagues can be made easier - and more enjoyable - with Guiding Toward Growth group sessions.John Merges' simple yet effective program for teaching social enjoyment skills is based on the concept that there are ten hurdles that make it challenging for ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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  • Be Different

    Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Advice for Aspergians, Misfits, Families & Teachers

    by John Elder Robison ...
    In Be Different, New York Times bestselling author of Look Me in the Eye shares a new batch of endearing stories about his childhood, adolescence, and young adult years, giving the reader a rare window into the Autistic mind.In his bestselling memoir, Look Me in the Eye, John Elder Robison described growing up with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a time when the diagnosis didn’t exist. He was ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

    by Anthony Attwood ...
    'I usually say to the child, "Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome", and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking.' - from The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all ... Read more

    $24.59 USD

  • A Mind Apart

    Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

    by Peter Szatmari, MD ...
    Why would a child refuse to talk about anything but wasp wings-or the color of subway train doors? What does it mean when a nine-year-old asks questions about death hundreds of times a day? And how can parents build a close relationship with a little girl who hates to be touched? In this compassionate book, leading autism authority Dr. Peter Szatmari shows that children with autism spectrum ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • The Verbal Behavior Approach

    How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders

    by Mary Lynch Barbera, Tracy Rasmussen ...
    The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Strange Son

    Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock the Hidden World of Autism

    by Portia Iversen ...
    Strange Son is the powerful tale of two mothers from opposite sides of the world who, united by their fierce determination to help their severely autistic sons, have challenged everything we thought we knew about autism.Tito Mukhopadhyay, an autistic boy from India who spends most of his time flapping his fingers in front of his eyes, has an IQ of 185. He favors the writings of Wordsworth and ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • From Anxiety to Meltdown

    How Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Anxiety, Experience Meltdowns, Manifest Tantrums, and How You Can Intervene Effectively

    by Deborah Lipsky ...
    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. Deborah Lipsky takes a practical look at what happens when things spiral out of control, exploring what leads to meltdowns and and tantrums, and what can be done to help. Drawing on her own extensive personal experience ... Read more

    $20.49 USD

  • I am an Aspie Girl

    A book for young girls with autism spectrum conditions

    by Danuta Bulhak-Paterson, Dr Anthony Attwood ...
    Illustrated by Teresa Ferguson ...
    Lizzie is an Aspie Girl - she has Asperger's Syndrome, which means that her brain works differently to her friends, and even to boys with Asperger Syndrome. In this book, Lizzie explains what it's like to be an Aspie Girl, including how she has a special talent for blending in with her friends, how she gets really tired after being at school all day, how she worries about making mistakes, and how ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Learning About Friendship

    Stories to Support Social Skills Training in Children with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism

    Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani ...
    by Kay Al-Ghani ...
    Making friends can be a challenge for all children, but those with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) can struggle more than most. This collection of ten fully-illustrated stories explores friendship issues encountered by children with ASD aged four to eight and looks at how they can be overcome successfully.Key problem areas are addressed, including sharing, taking turns, being a tattletale, ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • What Is It Like to Be Me?

    A Book About a Boy with Asperger's Syndrome

    by Alenka Klemenc, Katarina Kompan Erzar, Branka D Jurisic ...
    Illustrated by Ursa Rozic ...
    Join Greg, a young boy with Asperger's syndrome (AS), as he tells us all about the world as he sees and experiences it. We learn about all the things he loves, including his routine and numbers, as well as his special interest in batteries (he even has a rectangular one!). Greg also tells us about the things that he finds challenging, from a change in his beloved routine to reading facial ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Different Minds

    Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits

    by Deirdre V Lovecky ...
    Through recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter on a specific topic addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD and Asperger Syndrome. Lovecky guides parents and ... Read more

    $36.99 USD

  • Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum

    A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers Second Edition

    by Julia Moore ...
    Praise for the first edition:`An approachable and practical edition that will be welcomed by parents and carers alike. I know how hard it can be to find 'How to' resources for parents. Well here is a gem.'- Children, Young People and FamiliesParents of young children newly diagnosed as on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. Playing, Laughing and ... Read more

    $22.99 USD