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The advice discussed here is easy-to-understand and immediately practical. This book is different from other autism parenting guides in that the advice mentioned has been generated solely from the autistic individuals themselves, and not from other neurotypical parents, medical professionals, or psychologists. The contributors have varied backgrounds and professions. They include writers, journalists, students, an IT professional, a stay-at-ho...

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This practical book guides teachers and other practitioners in developing and implementing comprehensive social skills programmes for individuals with classic autism. This programme was developed specifically for students with classic features of autism, who tend to learn best by participating in activities they find interesting, engaging, and part of their daily lives. As a result, the social skills are embedded in motivating lessons in real-...

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This evidence-based programme was formulated in response to the severe shortage of educational programmes designed for higher functioning school-age children with ASD. The programme uses a positive behaviour support approach and incorporates strategies that address areas of difficulties common in children with ASD, specifically sensory functioning, social relatedness, self-regulation, managing anxiety, and selective cognitive problems.

This book offers a social learning diet of concepts and actions that can be used in everyday life to increase verbal and nonverbal language, listening skills, understanding of hidden rules, perspective taking, executive functioning, and more. The activities are recipes for social and emotional learning for which parents, teachers, and therapists typically already have the ingredients. With close to 200 fun and easy activities, including contri...

The writing process requires a high level of coordination between various parts of the brain. In individuals with an autism spectrum disorder, the areas of the brain do not communicate effectively with each other, leading to great difficulty coordinating all the skills needed for writing. Written in a format that appeals to readers this aptly named book focuses on the four areas of writing that are most problematic for students with ASD: langu...

This practical approach to working with students with autism spectrum disorders helps to demystify the processes needed to help these students succeed, and gives teachers the supports to plan appropriately for them. It clearly communicates how to create a classroom in which every learner succeeds with specific and easy-to-implement strategies for students who require minimal supports as well as those who require more intensive interventions.

The second edition of this highly popular textbook has been updated and expanded with focus on perspectives of evidence-based practice, as well as advancements in the field of ASD. In an effort to help spread autism awareness, this book has highlighted the new directions of research, training, and practice that are essential to enhancing one's understanding of the ever-changing field.

This practical resource is an outgrowth of a series of emails the author sent to relatives and friends about her life and the skills she was learning. Backed by the president of Chapel Haven, Diana's original ideas have been expanded into a helpful collection of advice and support for how to live an independent and meaningful life.

Building on the success on the legendary Incredible 5-Point Scale: Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses, by Buron and Curtis, this book also uses scales as a way of explaining social and emotional concepts to individuals who have difficulty understanding such information but have a relative strength in understanding systems. The 5-point scales can be us...

Based on academic research as a qualified couples counselor specializing in this area and from the author's own personal relationship experiences, this title uses quotations and real-life examples to illustrate her points with an understanding. It covers such topics as anger and AS, getting the message across, sex and AS, and parenting.

Por fin podemos contar con un libro que ensena a los padres a preparar y usar ayudas visuales. Este libro, muy facil de leer, contiene las instrucciones paso por paso y las ilustraciones para crear ayudas visuales dirigidas a la familia y al nino en particular en una diversidad de situaciones.

Presents a process and framework for designing comprehensive interventions for individuals of various ages with autism spectrum disorders.

Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual 2 for Older Adolescents and Adults is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual, which was primarily written for middle school-age children. Using the same easy-to-follow format, this interactive workbook deals with issues that older adolescents and adults face such as relationships, marriage, independent living, employment, self-care, etc.

The importance of visual supports is undeniable. This book contains step-by-step directions and accompanying pictures to help families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders create visual supports that work across many settings. The companion video demonstrates that effective use of visual supports gives children more control over their environment, resulting in less frustration and demonstration of problem behaviors.