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A Guide to Special Education Advocacy: What Parents, Clinicians and Advocates Need to Know
$24.95
Matthew Cohen
Disability law can be complex and intimidating, so how can concerned parents use it to ensure their child with a disability receives the appropriate education they are legally entitled to? A Guide to Special Education Advocacy gives strategies for advocating for better provision of special education in schools...(more)
Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents
$29.95
Rebecca A. Moyes
How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a child's social skills? And what do they do about problem behaviors? This book provides possible explanations for these behaviors, and a wealth of practical help for both teachers and parents to address them...(more)
Alphabet Kids - From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome: A Guide to Developmental, Neurobiological and Psychological Disorders for Parents and Professionals
$24.95
Robbie Woliver
From ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to ZS (Zellweger Syndrome)-there seems to be an alphabet disorder for almost every behavior, from those caused by serious, rare genetic diseases to more common learning disabilities that hinder children's academic and social progress...(more)
Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know
$18.95
Matt Winter
As awareness of Asperger Syndrome (AS) grows, it becomes increasingly important that all professionals have a familiarity with and understanding of the condition. However, for teachers, who have minimal spare time..(more)
Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutions
$18.95
Nick Dubin
Bullying is a serious problem for people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), both at school and in the workplace, and displaying "different" behavior, such as not understanding social rules or hand-flapping, exacerbates the risk of being victimized...(more)
Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom: Advice and Strategies for Teachers
$21.95
Stacey & Dion Betts and Lisa Gerber-Eckard
Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom offers support and practical techniques for teachers who work with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Based on the successful experiences of classroom teachers, and written from a teacher's perspective, this book provides creative and easy-to-apply strategies ...(more)
Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits
$29.95
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...(more)
Disorganized Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
$29.95
Samuel Stein & Uttom Chowdhury
In this book, psychiatrists, speech, family and occupational therapists and neurodevelopment specialists present a range of behavioral and psychological strategies to help disorganized children improve concentration and performance in the classroom and deal with a variety of behavior and social interaction difficulties...(more)
Planning to Learn -- Creating and Using a Personal Planner with Young People on the Autism Spectrum
$43.95
Keely Harper-Hill & Stephanie Lord
Shortlisted for NASEN Award 2008: Book to support Teaching and Learning Late intervention often means that young people on the autism spectrum appear to act on impulse, seem disorganized, or fail to learn from past experiences. In this practical, effective resource, the authors share tried and tested techniques for creating and using a personal planner to help individuals on the autism spectrum to develop independence...(more)
How to Make School Make Sense: A Parents' Guide to Helping the Child with Asperger Syndrome
$20.95
Clare Lawrence
Every child's education relies on a partnership between parents, professionals and, of course, the child. This book gives parents of children with Asperger syndrome (AS) practical advice on how to make the most of this important partnership and work with schools to ensure their child's needs are being met...(more)
Successful School Change and Transition for the Child with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents
$24.95
Clare Lawrence
Clare Lawrence's new book provides parents of children with Asperger syndrome with practical advice on how to prepare their child for moving to a new school, and how to help make the transition as smooth as possible...(more)
Making it a Success: Practical Strategies and Worksheets for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
$21.95
Sue Larkey
With photocopiable worksheets, creative ideas for activities and teacher notes, Sue Larkey presents effective ways of helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social skills, reading, writing and math, play and general behavior. She provides solutions for dealing with constant questioning in the classroom as well as managing children's special interests and obsessions...(more)
Practical Sensory Programs: For Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Special Needs
$31.95
Sue Larkey
Children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) often have sensory processing difficulties. They may be very sensitive to particular sounds or materials, or unresponsive to injuries most children would find painful. This practical book offers a six-step approach to developing a successful program to help children cope with sensory input they find overwhelming, and to identify activities they may find relaxing or rewarding...(more)
Making Sense of Children's Thinking and Behavior: A Step-by-Step Tool for Understanding Children with NLD, Asperger's, HFA, PDD-NOS, and other Neurological Differences
$23.95
Leslie Holzhauser-Peters & Leslie True
Making Sense of Children's Thinking and Behavior offers parents and professionals a tool for understanding children with neurological differences. These children have an atypical view of the world, unique to their particular disability, which can make their behavior confusing and at times challenging...(more)
Making the Move: A Guide for Schools and Parents on the Transfer of Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) from Primary to Secondary School
$39.95
K.I. Al-Ghani and Lynda Kenward
The transition from primary to secondary school is a time of great anxiety for most children. For children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) this anxiety can be overwhelming. Fear of the unknown, difficulty coping with monumental changes and the inability to imagine a favorable outcome, can all combine to make this unavoidable step in school life a time of great fear and dread...(more)
Specialist Support Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorder Students in Mainstream Settings
$25.95
Sally Hewitt
This comprehensive guide is bursting with achievable teaching strategies for those involved with ASD students in the school environment. Due to understaffed classes or poor staff training, many students with ASDs are taught in mainstream lessons where they do not receive the help they require and are entitled to. Hewitt shows that providing specialist support...(more)
Teaching Children with Autism and Related Spectrum Disorders: An Art and a Science
$23.95
Christy L. Magnusen
Based on twenty-five years of teaching and working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), Christy L. Magnusen contends that it is those teachers who can blend the 'science' of education methodology with the 'art' of teaching who are best able to reach these children...(more)
Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
$29.95
Rebecca A. Moyes
This book provides practical, hands-on strategies to teach social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. It includes a detailed description of the social deficits of these children as they appear in the classroom difficulties with such things as understanding idioms,...(more)
Ten Things Every Student with Autism Wishes You Knew
$14.95
Ellen Notbohm
Winner of an iParenting Media Award and Finalist in the 2006 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards! Ellen Notbohm’s first book, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, was a shot heard throughout the worldwide autism community. Now, for the teacher in all of us comes Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew...(more)
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
$24.95
Ellen Notbohm, Veronica Zysk
Winner of a 2006 Teachers’ Choice Award! Parents and professionals can now bypass countless hours spent seeking answers to the mystifying day-to-day challenges of autism. In a snappy, can-do format, this book offers page after page of try-it-now solutions that have worked for thousands of children grappling with sensory, communication, social, behavioral, and self-care issues...(more)
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism
$39.95
Beth Fouse, Maria Wheeler
A cornucopia of ideas, strategies, and concepts that will apply to virtually any situation! The authors address sensory, communication, and physical and social-emotional issues by increasing desired behaviors and decreasing unwanted behaviors. You will also learn how to build “sensory diets" ...(more)
Answers to Questions Teachers Ask about Sensory Integration: Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools
$14.95
Carol Kranowitz, Stacey Szklut, Lynn Balzer-Martin, Elizabeth Haber, Deanna Iris Sava
You know them: they can’t get their coats on straight, are easily distracted, impulsive, over- or under-sensitive to sounds, lights, textures, etc. In this book, you’ll find tried and true instructions for developing their fine motor, “organizing,” and motor planning skills, and providing an appropriate “Sensory Diet” that will benefit all your students. ..(more)
Basic Skills Checklists: Teacher-friendly Assessment for Students with Autism or Special Needs
$19.95
Marlene Breitenbach
Basic Skills Checklists is an easy-to-use, informal assessment tool that brings method to the madness of classroom assessment. It focuses on pre-academic, readiness, and academic skills expected from learners in the early elementary years. ..(more)
Building Bridges through Sensory Integration: Therapy for Children with Autism and other PDDs
$34.95
Paula Aquilla, Shirley Sutton, Ellen Yack
Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough to be adapted for older children and adults. Building Bridges provides creative techniques and useful tips...(more)
Creating a "Win-Win IEP" for Students with Autism, 2nd edition: A How-to Manual for Parents and Edu
$34.95
Beth Fouse
This book is a must-read for every parent or educator who participates in the IEP process. Dr. Fouse takes readers through the entire range of a “child-centered" educational process, from the initial stages of identification and diagnosis to full implementation and monitoring of the individualized education program...(more)
Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and High-functioning Autism
$19.95
Temple Grandin, Kate Duffy
This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, and their families, teachers, and counselors. The two authors weave together a unique blend of information and advice based on personal experiences. Temple Grandin draws from her own experience...(more)
How Do I Teach This Kid?: Visual Work Tasks for Beginning Learners on the Autism Spectrum
$19.95
Kimberly Henry
First Runner-Up in the 2006 Writer’s Notes Book Awards, this book utilizes the strengths of children with ASD to help them develop new skills. Tasks are visually oriented, consistent; expectations are clear. Children learn motor, matching, sorting, reading, writing, and math skills using easy-to-make “task boxes.” ...(more)
I Need Help With School: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
$24.95
Rebecca Moyes
As an educational advocate, Rebecca Moyes knows that many parents struggle with designing an individualized education program (IEP) that addresses the special needs of their child. This book demystifies special education laws so parents can understand their legal rights and the rights of their children,...(more)
Inclusive Programming for High School Students with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
$24.95
Sheila Wagner
Successful inclusion in high school is critical for achieving independence as an adult! Even though inclusive education is now the standard for educating students with special needs, inclusion is a still a very new process. Successful inclusion relies on flexibility of parents and educators, and their ability to work together for the sake of the student...(more)
Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome
$24.95
Sheila Wagner
Middle school presents unique challenges to those with autism / Asperger’s, but it can also be exciting and rewarding. Inclusive Programming addresses transitioning to and from middle school, and everything in between: hormones, cliques, bullying, aggression, and “fitting in.” The ingredients for success are pre-planning, frequent monitoring of ...(more)
Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Individuals with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
$17.95
Brenda Smith Myles & Jennifer Sayner
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.
Visual Thinking Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders - The Language of Pictures
$24.95
Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D.; Carole Kaulitz, M.Ed.; and Mabel Brown, M.A.
Visuals of all kinds (photographs, checklists, line drawings, cartoons, flowcharts, stick figures, etc.) are commonly used as supports for individuals on the autism spectrum who tend to think and learn visually. However, not all visuals are created equal...(more)
Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
$21.95
Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D.
Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome is designed to help parents and professionals navigate the challenges for early learners with high-functioning autism (HFA) and Asperger Syndrome (AS)...(more)
Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Educators and Parents, 2nd Ed
$36.00
Brenda Smith Myles and Richard L. Simpson
The authors address basic issues related to the characteristics of children and youth with the disorder and outlines basic methods to facilitate the growth and development in the home, school, and community...(more)
"You're Going to Love This Kid!" Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
$29.95
Paula Kluth
This book is your practical guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the classroom. Paula Kluth combines relevant research with lessons learned from her own teaching experience to give teachers in primary and secondary schools specific ideas.
Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior
$16.95
Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz
Based on a decade of research conducted at the Princeton Child Development Institute, this book presents teaching methods that have proven very effective for students with autism. Detailed instructions and examples...(more)
Children and Youth With Asperger Syndrome: Strategies for Success in Inclusive
$35.00
Brenda Smith Myles
How can you make the school year successful for your students with Asperger Syndrome? "This comprehensive, thoughtful, and clearly written book provides helpful strategies for educational professionals to teach children and youth with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Every teacher interested in AS will want to read this book." ...(more)
The Classroom and Communication Skills Program: Practical Strategies for Educating Young Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Public School Setting
$19.95
Megan Ahlers, M. S., & Colleen Hannigan Zillich, M. S., CCC-SLP
In The Classroom and Communications Skills Program: Practical Strategies for Educating Young Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Public School Setting, Megan Ahlers and Colleen Zillich openly share their experience in the classroom and how they developed the CCSP...(more)
The ECLIPSE Model: Teaching Self-Regulation, Executive Function, Attribution, and Sensory Awareness to Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disorders
$24.95
Sherry Moyer
The process of attributing or assessing our circumstances is a neglected area for young people with Asperger Syndrome and other pervasive developmental disabilities, yet it poses severe challenges for them. The ECLIPSE Model targets the global skills needed to improve social competence, such as executive functioning, theory of mind, causal attribution, processing speed, and working memory...(more)
Group Treatment for Asperger Syndrome: A Social Skills Curriculum
$42.50
Lynn Adams
Lynn Adams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders of Radford University. Additionally, she serves as Director of the Radford University Autism Center. The center, funded by the university and a grant from the Jesse Ball DuPont Foundation provides interdisciplinary assessment and treatment services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders...(more)
Hopes and Dreams: An IEP Guide for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum
$24.95
Kirby Lentz
This is the book parents have been waiting for! With an emphasis on preparation and collaboration, this practical resource shows parents step-by-step how to become truly active members of the IEP team, thereby achieving their child's and family's hopes and dreams...(more)
How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up?
$29.95
Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly
This book is a must for parents of school-age children with autism spectrum disorders and for service providers who work with children with ASD. In Part I, the authors discuss in simple, easy-to-understand language the essential elements of the IEP...(more)
Inclusive Programming for Elementary School Students with Autism
$24.95
Sheila Wagner
Teachers, parents and students alike will benefit from the insights and information outlining both theories and applications of inclusive programming for elementary school students. Ms. Wagner's engaging and readable style, coupled with her extensive knowledge and classroom practice, makes this book indispensable for both professionals and nonprofessionals.
Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Aspeprger Syndrome
$24.95
Sheila Wagner
Teachers, parents and students alike will benefit from the insights and information outlining both theories and applications of inclusive programming for middle school students. Ms. Wagner's engaging and readable style, coupled with her extensive knowledge and classroom practice, makes this book indispensible for both professionals and nonprofessionals.
Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis: An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and other Professionals
$19.95
Albert J. Kearney
Albert J. Kearney explains the kinds of learning and reinforcement processes that form the basis of ABA programs. Having covered these essential principles, he describes how the science of behavior analysis can be effectively applied to real life behavior problems...(more)
Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn: Creating Manageable Environments for AS Students
$23.95
Paula Jacobsen
Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn helps educators appreciate the learning process and improve its effectiveness for students with Asperger Syndrome. The author provides a compelling inside view of how AS pupils perceive and understand what goes on in the classroom, and how they, in turn, are perceived by fellow pupils and teachers...(more)
Your Special Student: A Book for Educators of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
$17.95
Josie Santomauro and Margaret-Anne Carter
If one of your pupils has Asperger Syndrome (AS) you might have noticed that some of their behavior is a bit different to other students: that they become stressed when faced with change in situations or routines. Children with AS are visual thinkers and learners, and they do not cope well with verbal instructions...(more)
Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Manage ANGER
$19.95
Tony Attwood
Winner of a 2008 Teachers’ Choice Award! Many children, especially those with developmental delays, have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings. The result can be difficulty with anger management. Listing possible responses to situations—and the likely outcome of each one...(more)
Navigating the Social World : A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism & Related Disorders
$49.95
Jeanette McAfee
Pediatrician Jeanie McAfee originally created this user-friendly social curriculum for her daughter Rachel, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s at age ten. Since then, it has become a staple for parents and educators. It addresses the most urgent problems facing those with Asperger’s Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and related disorders...(more)
Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism and Asp
$34.95
Jed Baker
Typically, ASD high school graduates are unprepared for the transition to independence. Early, ongoing training in the social skills crucial to establishing successful adult relationships—in college, vocational school, residential living, or on the job—can help. He also guides readers through the legal, financial, educational, vocational, and..(more)
Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities
$19.95
Diane Adreon, M.A., Dena Gitlitz and Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.
Children and youth with Asperger Syndrome, high-functioning autism (HFA), and pervasive developmental disorders-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and related exceptionalities have great potential, but all too often their abilities are not realized. Simple Strategies that Work! provides ...(more)
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
$19.95
Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, and Ronda L. Schelvan
This book offers practical suggestions and advice for how to teach and learn those subtle messages that most people seem to pick up almost automatically but that have to be directly taught to individuals with social-cognitive challenges...(more)
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School
$26.95
Pamela B, Tanguay
Most teachers will at some point come across a child with nonverbal learning disabilities, and this practical and informative book will be invaluable in helping them to help such children to achieve their full potential in the classroom...(more)
Quick, Easy and Effective Behavior Management Ideas for the Classroom
$29.95
Nicola S. Morgan
Every teacher knows that the foundation of a good learning environment is effective behavior management. Without the right attitude, resources and techniques, behavior problems can disrupt classes, consume the teacher's time and subsequently affect the education and well-being of all the children. This book is brimming with quick, easy and effective techniques to help keep children focused on their work and engaged in appropriate behavior within the classroom...(more)
Setting Up Classroom Spaces That Support Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
$23.95
Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP and Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D
With even the best curricula and interventions, students with autism spectrum disorders will not learn unless the classroom environment is organized with their specific needs in mind. This long-awaited book shows through clear and brief text and lots of photos how to determine what type of furniture and materials...(more)
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide For Parents and Professionals
$18.95
Tony Attwood
Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies...(more)
2011 Hidden Curriculum One-A-Day Calendar for Adolescents/Adults - Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
$16.95
Judy Endow
Recognizing the need for more resources for adults on the autism spectrum, Judy Endow, an adult on the spectrum, has based many of the entries on her personal experiences. The thought-provoking hidden curriculum items have broad applicability across adulthood. Items cover topics such as social relationships, community, money matters, workplace and many others.
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