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Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult
Many teenagers with Asperger's Syndrome leave school feeling unsure of how to take the next steps in their lives. Leaving the comforts of home and facing the unknown can be daunting, but with the... (more)
Practical Social Skills for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Designing Child-Specific Interventions
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are an alarmingly prevalent topic of conversation in the news, in pediatrician and therapists offices, in classrooms, among concerned parents, and at home, within... (more)
22 Things a Woman with Asperger's Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know
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. She talks with humour... (more)
Working with Parents of a Newly Diagnosed Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Professionals
Finding out that a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can put an enormous strain on families, and the quality of support offered by professionals at this time can make a huge difference to... (more)
Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs: Engaging with Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration and Build Social Skills
A garden or nature setting presents the perfect opportunity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and special needs to learn, play and strengthen body and mind. This book empowers teachers and... (more)
Autism and Flexischooling: A Shared Classroom and Homeschooling Approach
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?... (more)
Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts
Parents of girls on the autism spectrum often wish their daughters were celebrated for their talents, rather than discouraged for their differences. They recognise that their children's unique... (more)
Social Skills Success for Students with Autism / Aspergers: How to Teach Conversation Skills, Prevent Meltdowns, and Help Kids Fit In
Two nationally known experts in friendship formation and anxiety management address the social challenges faced by adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The book helps educators instruct... (more)
Social Communication Cues for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Conditions: How to Give Great Greetings, Pay Cool Compliments and Have Fun with Friends
Children need effective communication skills as a foundation for successful participation in activities at home, school and in the community. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are often unable... (more)
A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? What does a diagnosis of ASD mean for the child and for you? How can you learn to fully understand behaviours common to ASD and help the child grow and... (more)
Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social... (more)
Growing Up with Autism: Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
Individuals with autism and their caregivers face unique challenges in later childhood and adolescence. This volume translates research on the needs of this population into practical recommendations... (more)
Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism
Being different is old news for adults with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism (AS/HFA), whether they were diagnosed as children or only recently. Meeting a huge demand and providing... (more)
The Child with Autism at Home and in the Community: Over 600 Must-Have Tips for Making Home Life and Outings Easier for Everyone!
In this amazingly helpful guide for family members, friends, and professionals, author and mom Kathy Labosh and special-educator LaNita Miller take on the issues and obstacles that parents and... (more)
My Parent Has an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Workbook for Children and Teens
Discovering that a family member is on the autism spectrum is an experience that affects the entire family, and can particularly disrupt the family when it is a parent receiving the diagnosis. The... (more)
Rising to New Heights of Communication and Learning for Children with Autism: The Definitive Guide to Using Alternative-Augmentative Communication, Visual Strategies, and Learning Supports at Home and School
Children with pervasive developmental disorders often do not learn from conventional methods, which can result in social isolation, behavior problems, limitations in communication, and slow academic... (more)
Siblings and Autism: Stories Spanning Generations and Cultures
What is it like to grow up with a sibling on the autism spectrum? What kind of relationship do such siblings have? How does that relationship change as the siblings get older? In this moving... (more)
Social Enjoyment Groups for Children, Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guiding Toward Growth
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 enjoyable - with... (more)
The ASD Workbook: Understanding Your Autism Spectrum Disorder
A diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be confusing and overwhelming for all involved. This easy-to-use and interactive workbook has been created to help parents explain ASD to children... (more)
Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective
Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is the umbrella term used to describe a whole family of related conditions. Within this group, there is a subgroup of conditions known as PDD (NOS) - Pervasive... (more)
Securing Appropriate Education Provision for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Searching for the right school for a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) opens up a huge and complicated world, and it can be difficult to know where to begin. What should you look out for... (more)
60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More: Seeing the Big Picture
Teenagers and older children on the autistic spectrum are, like the rest of us, surrounded by complex social codes and rules that govern everyday interaction. Interpreting these and reading social... (more)
Embracing Aspergers: A Primer for Parents and Professionals
Parents and teachers of children with Asperger's know only too well the feeling that they are not quite reaching the child, not quite hearing or getting it, not communicating just right, or at all.... (more)
From Anxiety to Meltdown: How Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Anxiety, Experience Meltdowns, Manifest Tantrums, and How You Can Intervene Effectively
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... (more)
How Everyone on the Autism Spectrum, Young and Old, Can... Become Resilient, be More Optimistic, Enjoy Humor, be Kind, and Increase Self-Efficacy: A Positive Psychology Approach
Encouraging people on the autism spectrum to foster positive emotions and character traits can dramatically improve their lives in every way, and help to strengthen their ability to cope with... (more)
Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Blueprint for Life
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... (more)
Making Sense of Social Situations: How to Run a Group-Based Intervention Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often demonstrate significant deficiencies in social interaction and social communication skills, so it is critical to understand and develop... (more)
The Social and Life Skills Menu: A Skill Building Workbook for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
During adolescence social development and social status among peers is of crucial importance. For teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) social interaction does not come naturally and often... (more)
Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama Therapy: Inspiring Connection on the Autism Spectrum
This title explains and illustrates a clinically-proven approach to social and emotional development which is rooted in the concepts and practices of drama therapy. It presents an engaging and... (more)
Business for Aspies: 42 Best Practices for Using Asperger Syndrome Traits at Work Successfully
Most workplaces are as a frenzied swirl of social interaction - between employees and bosses, customers and clients, and anyone else present. People with a mental framework better suited to... (more)