Autism/Neurodiversity
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J.D. Kraus Aspie Teen's Survival Guide
The teenage years are a time when being social is the number 1 priority for kids. But for kids with Asperger's, who have acute social challenges, these years can be the most difficult, confusing time in their lives. Enter J.D. Kraus, a young man who has been there, done that! He offers practical advice to his peers so that they can get the most out of middle and high school, both academically and socially. From sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving, he tackles it all!
$29.95
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Naomi Chedd & Karen Levine Attacking Anxiety (Autism)
A Step-by-Step Guide to an Engaging Approach to Treating Anxiety and Phobias in Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Drawing on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book sets out a clear, enjoyable, step-by-step approach for addressing the sorts of anxieties, fears and phobias that are so common in children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related challenges. The book covers seven common scenarios, from fears of environmental sounds and visiting the doctor or dentist, to anxieties around transitions, changes to schedules and an intolerance for making mistakes. The model can be adapted to suit almost any anxiety or phobia and is ideal for use at home, at school and in clinical settings where it can be integrated into a variety of treatment approaches and styles.
$33.95
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Temple Grandin Autism & Education
The Way I See It: What Parents and Teachers Need To Know In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world.
$26.95
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Jerry & Mary Newport Autism - Asperger's & Sexuality
Puberty And Beyond. Many people on the spectrum never get "the talk" from their parents, and suffer from "information deficit." This book goes a long way toward filling in the gaps in their knowledge. It takes a candid look at aspects of sex and relationships as they apply to people on the autism spectrum: building self-confidence, dating, personal grooming and cleanliness and, yes-explicit advice on how to initiate sex with a partner. Also covered: avoiding pregnancy and STD's, dealing with rejection, how to build a loving relationship that includes sexual intimacy.
$29.95
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Ellen Sabin Autism Acceptance Book: Being A Friend to Someone with Autism
The Autism Acceptance Book is an interactive, educational, and character-building book that introduces children to the challenges faced by people with autism while also supporting their personal journey toward appreciating and respecting people's differences. This book offers educational information, conversation-starters, and engaging exercises that invite children to walk in someone else's shoes as they learn to treat others the same ways they would like to be treated themselves. (Spiral Bound) Ages 6 to 13
$29.95
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James Ball & Kristie Lofland Autism After the Pandemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Transition Back to School and Work
We have come to a new normal - life after the arrival of COVID-19. How do we help those with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum return to school or adult services? It has been a long haul at home! Both the children and the adults are used to the home environment and routines. It is now time to go back to the normal school and work routine, but what does that "normal" mean? Learn the strategies needed prior to your child going back to school or to their adult services placement such as: How to get started, how you can prepare your child to transition back to school, how to establish routine.
$19.95
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Temple Grandin Autism and Adolescence
What Teens and Adults Need to Know In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. She argues that adolescents on the spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world. She has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which also serves as an excellent reference for the parents, educators, and caregivers of autistic adolescents.
$28.50
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Abigail Werner James Autism and Appropriate Touch
A Photocopiable Resource for Helping Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum Understand the Complexities of Physical Interaction This is a practical educational resource to help teach the social rules of touch and personal space to children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder with the aim of keeping them safe and helping them to understand what are appropriate interactions in family, educational and community situations. The lessons in the book look at different groups of people that the child is likely to encounter such as close family members, teachers, peers, strangers and medical professionals. Through reproducible worksheets and activities children are taught about different types of touch and in what settings, where on the body, and for how long touch is appropriate with each group. The book also includes discussion on how best to teach the child to recognize if someone touches them inappropriately and what is appropriate when it comes to self-touch.
$49.95
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Fiona Fisher Bullivant & Sharleen Woods Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens
A Guide for Parents and Professionals This book covers topics including identification of both conditions, diagnosis and the recovery process, challenging current thinking and promoting new ways of working to promote treatment and awareness. Autism and eating disorders often present in similar ways, whether through restrictive or selective eating behaviours, or rigid or obsessive thought patterns. This is a practical guide for the adults supporting this group of teens, recommending changes in policy and practice in order to improve the care of young people experiencing these conditions. Drawing on in-depth case studies highlighting the need for young people and their families to feel understood and listened to, the authors show how we can empower these young people to reach their full emotional and physical potential.
$37.95
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Paula Moraine Autism and Everyday Executive Function
Strengths-Based Approach for Improving Attention, Memory, Organization and Flexibility Advocating a person-centred approach, the author describes the importance of identifying the individual's preferred style of engagement and communication, and how sensory experiences impact their thoughts, feelings, and actions. She explains how to use this information to identify the individual's strengths and weaknesses across eight key areas which are the building blocks of executive functions: attention; memory; organization; time management; initiative; behavior; goal setting and flexibility.
$44.95
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Future Horizons Autism and Girls (2nd Edition)
Autism and Girls is a revised and updated edition of the bestselling book, Asperger's and Girls. This groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women and girls with autism spectrum disorder. In it, you'll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them and hear experts discuss whether ASD girls are slipping under the radar and remaining undiagnosed. This second edition provides practical solutions schools can implement and social tips for teenage girls navigating puberty, the transition to work or university, and highlights the importance of and strategies for careers.
$28.95
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Theresa Hamlin Autism and the Stress Effect
4-step lifestyle approach to transform your child's health, happiness and vitality. Children with autism often experience very high stress levels in learning and social environments, which can exacerbate problem behaviors and damage their physical and emotional health. This book demonstrates that lowering stress levels through regulating a child's experiences and environments, and giving them the tools to cope when stressful situations are unavoidable, can make a huge and very positive difference to their behavior, physical health, socialization and happiness.
$32.95
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Autism Brain Plush Toy
This plush representation of Autism helps educate, spread awareness, and encourage discussions about vitally important topics in health and neurodiversity. This soft, cuddly product makes a memorable emotional support and educational gift for friends and loved ones. This plush features a brain with double-sided rainbow infinity sign inside a gold-lined thought cloud and embroidered details of the cerebrum and cerebellum. It also includes a printed card with educational information.
$20.95
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Raun Kaufman Autism Breakthrough
The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over The World In this book, Raun presents the ground-breaking principles behind the program that helped him and thousands of other families with special children. Autism, he explains, is frequently misunderstood as a behavioural disorder when, in fact, it is a social relational disorder. A step-by-step guide with clear, practical strategies that readers can apply immediately. This book makes it possible for these special children to defy their original often-very-limited prognoses. Parents and educators learn how to enable their children to create meaningful, caring relationships, vastly expand their communications, and to participate successfully in the world.
$27.00
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Paula Kluth & John Shouse Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers
This useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and provides them with the kinds of support and intervention they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers five areas: basic information on autism, checklists for parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies, and helpful resources. Provides vital, accessible information for parents and teachers working with children in the autism spectrum.
$19.95
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Maxine Aston Autism Couples Workbook
This updated edition of Maxine Aston's workbook is packed full of insightful, helpful and easily accessible activities for couples where one or both partners is on the autism spectrum to understand and accept their differences. This book expands on topics including verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socialising and parenting, with case studies from couples who have successfully worked through their issues.
$45.95
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Bill Nason Autism Discussion Page on Anxiety, Behavior, School, and Parenting Strategies
A toolbox for helping children with autism feel safe, accepted, and competent. This book covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviors, stretching comfort zones, discipline, and school issues. Also provided: general teaching and mentoring strategies for coaching children on the autism spectrum in basic daily living strategies to improve their day-to-day lives.
$37.95
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Jennifer Cook O'Toole Autism in Heels: The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum
This intimate memoir, reveals the woman inside one of autism's most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, Jennifer exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but - more importantly - as a woman.
$33.99
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Irene McHenry & Carol Moog Autism Playbook for Teens
Imagination-Based Mindfulness Activities to Calm Yourself, Build Independence, and Connect with Others. Teens with Autism are natural observers - able to study, imitate, and learn social behavior. This Playbook is designed to bolster these strengths with mindfulness strategies and role-playing scripts. It also helps teens learn to reduce anxiety, manage emotions, be more aware in the present moment, and connect with others. This unique, strengths-based approach helps teens on the spectrum (including Asperger's Syndrome) develop social skills, strengthen communication, and thrive. Each chapter has custom-designed activities to work with the unique perspectives, sensory processing, neurological strengths and challenges these teens encounter in the social world.
$31.50
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Martha Herbert & Karen Weintraub Autism Revolution: Whole-Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can Be.
Autism, Dr. Herbert argues, is not a hardwired impairment programmed into a child's genes and destined to remain fixed forever. Instead, it is the result of a cascade of events, many seemingly minor. Dr. Herbert sees the child's physical symptoms, the anxiety, sensory overload, sleeplessness, frequent illnesses or seizures, as vital clues to what the underlying problems are, and how to help. Drawing from the newest research, technologies, and insights, as well as inspiring case studies of both children and adults, Dr. Herbert guides you toward restoring health and resiliency in your loved one with autism. Her specific recommendations aim to provide optimal nutrition, reduce toxic exposures, limit stress, and open the door to learning and creativity.
$25.99
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Nick Dubin & Tony Attwood Autism Spectrum and Depression
For people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the stresses of coping with a world that often seems alien to them can frequently lead to depression. Written specifically for adults with ASD, this ground-breaking book offers accessible and sensitive advice on how to manage depression and make positive steps towards recovery. Nick Dubin shares his own experiences of depression including how he has dealt with it, and everything from initial feelings of anger and frustration to medication, cognitive behavioural therapy and overcoming 'the dark night of the soul'.
$32.95
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Marguerite Rodger Autism Spectrum Disorder
Understanding Mental Health series. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a term used to describe a group of developmental disorders that include autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and others. Many people with these disorders struggle with social interaction and communication. This informative book provides insight into how people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them and promotes understanding and acceptance. A chapter for friends and family discusses how to handle autism spectrum disorder and its effects on siblings and relatives. Grade 5-8.
$12.95
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Hawthorne Educational Services Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention Manual
From the publishers of the bestselling Behavior Intervention Manual , this practical manual is an indispensable resource for educators working with children with autism spectrum disorders. This compilation of IEP goals, objectives and intervention strategies for all 126 items on the Autistic Disorders Evaluation Scale, is designed to respond to the most typical behaviour problems exhibited by autistic students in schools. The proven interventions in this practical manual represent solutions which are both preventive and reactive. The Table of Contents, behaviors, and a sample of goals and objectives are available for viewing on this PDF. Check out all the Hawthorne products by putting the word Hawthorne in the search bar. (Quick Search Hawthorne) NOTE: This item is exempt from any special pricing or discount.
$96.95
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Alan Rosenblatt & Paul Carbone Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Every Parent Needs to Know
This accessible and authoritative guide helps parents understand how autism spectrum disorder is defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies for children with ASD. Topics include: symptoms, accessing care, services in the community, and the role of complementary and alternative medicine. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers, helping them feel less alone.
$24.50
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