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Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know: Second Edition
As awareness and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) increases across the globe, it is essential that every teacher in every classroom has a familiarity with the condition and an understanding of how... (more)
From Home to School with Autism: How to Make Inclusion a Success
Beginning primary school is a challenging time for most young children. For those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) the significant changes involved can be overwhelming, and everyone involved... (more)
Learning About Friendship: Stories to Support Social Skills Training in Children with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
Making friends can be a challenge for all children, but those with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can struggle more than most. This collection of ten fully illustrated stories explores friendship... (more)
My Child Has Autism, Now What?: 10 Steps to Get You Started
'Your child has autism' - four small words with the power to leave parents feeling helpless, overwhelmed and confused. This concise, no-nonsense book will empower parents to regain control of the... (more)
Play Therapy and Asperger's Syndrome: Helping Children and Adolescents Grow, Connect, and Heal Through the Art of Play
This book is aimed at the mental health professional (psychologist, licensed counselor, licensed social worker) who utilizes play therapy and who works with children and adolescents diagnosed with... (more)
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's: Second Revised Edition
Winner of a Teachers Choice Award, the first edition of this book has already become a bestseller throughout the autism community. Now, in this expanded edition, authors Ellen Notbohm and Veronica... (more)
Disabled Church - Disabled Society: The Implications of Autism for Philosophy, Theology and Politics
In this moving and intelligent book John Gillibrand, an Anglican priest, draws on his experience of caring for his non-verbal son, Adam, who has autism and is now a teenager. He reflects on how the... (more)
Aspergers in Pink: A Guidebook for Raising (and Being!) a Girl with Aspergers Syndrome
Join author andumom Julie Clark as she shares her "Pink Pearls of Wisdom" from "Inside the Bubble" of raising a daughter with Asperger's! On the way you'll be delighted and intrigued by candid... (more)
Biofeedback for the Brain: How Neurotherapy Effectively Treats Depression, ADHD, Autism, and More
"Neurofeedback" is a cutting-edge, drug-free therapeutic technique used by over a thousand licensed therapists in North America to treat a range of conditions from attention deficit and hyperactivity... (more)
Hope for the Autism Spectrum: A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention
When Sally Kirk's son, Will, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his quality of life. In this... (more)
Siblings: The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes
Growing up with a sibling on the autistic spectrum can be difficult, and the needs of a child with autism often overwhelm a family, leaving neurotypical children feeling overshadowed. This book... (more)
Stand Up for Autism: A Boy, a Dog, and a Prescription for Laughter
"When we tell someone that our child is autistic, the most common response is a sad face and an apologetic look. I hate it when people say 'I'm sorry to hear that'".
Parenting a child on the... (more)
A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers
This title offers insights into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to its treatment. This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the... (more)
Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome
Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS... (more)
Autism and the Edges of the Known World: Sensitivities, Language, and Constructed Reality
In this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology,... (more)
Get Out, Explore, and Have Fun!: How Families of Children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome Can Get the Most Out of Community Activities
Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them. This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for... (more)
Life at the Edge: Living with ADHD and Asperger Syndrome
Parenting a child with Asperger's syndrome is never easy, and adding ADHD to the psychological mix makes life even more difficult. In this searingly honest account of bringing up her son, Luke, Jan... (more)
Exploring Bullying with Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Photocopiable Workbook
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... (more)
No Fighting, No Biting, No Screaming: How to Make Behaving Positively Possible for People with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Fighting, biting, screaming and other behaviours that challenge the people dealing with them are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands. In this fresh and effective... (more)
The Passionate Mind: How People with Autism Learn
In this new book, Wendy Lawson examines traditional theories about the autism spectrum (AS) and reveals their gaps and shortcomings. Showing that a completely different way of thinking about AS is... (more)
Working with Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: An Insider's Guide
Understanding Asperger Syndrome can be a real challenge, more so than ever for busy teachers and teaching assistants who simply dont have the time to plough through the wealth of complicated... (more)
Effective Programs for Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder: Applied Behavior Analysis Models
This book is written for teachers, parents, and the many service providers who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Part I reviews the characteristics of ASD, summarizes the... (more)
The Myth of Autism: Medicalising Men's Social and Emotional Competence
In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a... (more)
Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism
From leading authorities, this state-of-the-art manual presents the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention approach specifically designed for... (more)
Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism
The ESDM Curriculum Checklist is used to comprehensively assess the skills of toddlers and preschoolers with autism across multiple developmental domains and to establish individualized teaching... (more)
High-functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in Schools: Assessment and Intervention
Meeting a growing need for school-based practitioners, this book provides vital tools for improving the academic, behavioral, and social outcomes of students with high-functioning autism or Asperger... (more)
Connecting with Your Asperger Partner: Negotiating the Maze of Intimacy
Communication and intimacy can feel like a constant struggle in relationships where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). For the neuro-typical partner (NT) in particular, this can be an endless... (more)
A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism: A Handbook for Parents and Carers
This book provides parents with a complete overview of the genetic disorders most commonly associated with autism, including those linked to immune dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances,... (more)
Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome: Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum
"Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome" is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and... (more)
A Spectrum of Light: Inspirational Interviews with Families Affected by Autism
The emotional trauma that families go through when they find out their child has an autism spectrum disorder can feel like being plunged into darkness. Francesca Bierens is here to show that there is... (more)