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Plummer_Tortoise_jkp The Adventures of the Little Tin Tortoise
$32.95
Deborah M. Plummer
The Adventures of the Little Tin Tortoise is a practical, interactive storybook for building and maintaining self-esteem in children aged seven to nine. Using the tradition of oral story-telling, Deborah Plummer encourages children to consider the self-esteem issues encountered by a little tin tortoise on a journey ...(more)
Santomauro_You_are_special_too_jkp You Are Special Too: A Guide For Brothers and Sisters of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
$9.95
Josie Santomauro
'My brother gets extra help from a special teacher. He has temper tantrums when he is angry and sometimes finds it hard to pay attention. He has even been to a special school to learn how to behave appropriately in class. He might be a little different from others in some ways ... but my brother is NOT STUPID!'...(more)
gast Caring for Myself: A Social Skills Storybook
$24.95
Christy Gast & Jane Krug
"This is a resource for young children that is certain to stand the practical tests of time and application! Simple and complete, parents and professionals will find themselves reaching for it time and again." Carol Gray, President, The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding and pioneer of Social StoriesTM
croaks Different Croaks for Different Folks
$19.95
Midori Ochiai
This engaging color illustrated book explores the difficulties faced by 'frogs with a different croak'. Aimed at children with autism and related spectrum conditions, Teacher Toad's lessons pick up on social and physical difficulties and the kind of behaviors that can get young frogs into trouble...(more)
elderdifferent Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes
$16.95
Jennifer Elder
Different Like Me introduces children aged 8-12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy. Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein...(more)
bankspoo Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet: A Story about Trouble with Toilet Training
$12.95
Jane Whelen Banks
Fraught with both stress and triumph, the period of toilet training can take from days to months. For a typical child, learning to gain control over the body's internal stimuli can be at best challenging. For many children, however, these internal cues can be overwhelming and confusing, leading to both a frustrating and traumatic toileting experience...(more)
bankssnitty Liam Knows What To Do When Kids Act Snitty: Coping When Friends are Tactless
$12.95
Jane Whelen Banks
In Liam Knows What to do When Kids Act Snitty, lovable Liam finds out why his amazing feats of greatness are sometimes met with snide or snitty responses. He learns that when kids are snitty, it does not mean they don't like you, or that your tricks are boring, but that they haven't yet learned how to be gracious and polite...(more)
bankshi Liam Says "Hi" Learning to Greet a Friend
$12.95
Jane Whelen Banks
Introductions can be awkward for many children. For some, however, making eye contact, and acknowledging another person by simply saying 'hi' can be a constant challenge. In Liam Says "Hi" Liam manages to overcome his shyness and complete the steps necessary when greeting a friend at the front door...(more)
banksgame Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes: A Story about Losing with Grace
$12.95
Jane Whelen Banks
In Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes, lovable Liam learns that it is ok to feel disappointed if you don't win, but that it's not ok to moan or cry or throw things: sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. He learns how to become a good sport, and that makes him a real champ!..(more)
banksliam Lovable Liam: Affirmations for a Perfectly Imperfect Child
$12.95
Jane Whelen Banks
With all these constant lessons and corrections, children can sometimes be left feeling overly criticized or unloved. Lovable Liam takes a moment to honor a child for who he is. It reminds parents to let their child know they are wonderful and precious - deeply valued by friends and family, even when people are cross with them...(more)
bankssorry Liam Says "Sorry" Repairing an Encounter Gone Sour
$12.95
Jane Whelen Banks
Making mistakes goes hand in hand with learning. It is a fact of life to which none of us are immune. Yet it is not our mistakes but how we deal with them that truly defines who we are. In Liam Says "Sorry" Liam impulsively whacks his brother on the nose and ruins an otherwise joyful round of wrestling...(more)
The Lovable Liam Series
$70.00
Jane Whelen Banks
This set of six books follows the everyday adventures of Liam as he tries to make sense of the world around him. Covering topics such as how to greet friends appropriately, how to apologize and how to lose with grace, children can learn with Liam about basic social skills and how to cope with a variety of situations...(more)
redbeast.jpg The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome
$21.95
K.I. Al-Ghani
Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened...(more)
haze Haze
$15.95
Kathy Hoopmann
Runner up in the NASEN Children's Book Award Acclaimed author of the Asperger Adventures series for children Kathy Hoopmann has turned her hand to a novel for teenagers. Much more than just a book about a boy with Asperger Syndrome, this is her best book yet. Weaving the facts of Seb's Asperger Syndrome into the story,...(more)
friendautism.jpg My Friend With Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings
$9.95
Beverly Bishop
Kids can learn about autism while coloring! Written for classmates of spectrum students and the classmates’ parents, this kid-friendly book explains in positive ways that children with autism are good at some things, not so good at others—just like everyone else!...(more)
specpeople.jpg Special People, Special Ways
$14.95
Arlene Maguire
Winner of a 2009 Preferred Choice Award by Creative Child Magazine! “Share a joke or a dream. Make someone feel good. We need laughter, hugs, and to be understood. . . . Though we seem different, inside we’re the same. Our hearts are for caring, no matter our name.” ...(more)
friendlyfacts.jpg Friendly Facts
$19.95
Margaret Carter & Josie Santomauro
Making and keeping friends doesn't come easy for children with autism spectrum disorders. Many children need to be taught a range of strategies directed at expanding their social understanding skills, such as reading facial expressions and body language. Friendly Facts, an interactive workbook...(more)
whatdoeshappylooklike What Does Happy Look Like?
$18.95
Joseph and Silvana Karim
Emotions are difficult for most children to understand, but they pose a particular challenge for children with autism spectrum disorders due to their literal and concrete way of thinking and learning. Help for young children now comes in the form of this charming picture book…(more)
whydoesizzycoverherears Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? Dealing with Sensory Overload
$18.95
Jennifer Veenendall
Meet Izzy, a feisty first grader, whose behavior is often misunderstood as she tries to cope with sensory overload in her new surroundings. This brightly illustrated book creates an environment that is accepting of students...(more)
arnieandhisschooltools Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success
$18.95
Jennifer Veenendall
Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions to Build Success is an illustrated children's book about an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he was equipped with the tools to accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie's point of view...(more)
thecameleonkid The Chameleon Kid - Controlling Meltdown Before He Controls You
$17.95
Elaine M. Larson
The chameleon adapts his color to his surroundings as well as to his mood and communication needs. Much like the chameleon, the child on the autism spectrum can adapt to his surroundings by altering his behavior in dealing with the emotions that precede a meltdown. By practicing the techniques in The Chameleon Kid, children can learn to eliminate Meltdown, depicted as a monster, or at least reduce its hold on him...(more)
grayss.jpg My Social Stories Book
$18.95
Carol Gray and Abbie Leigh White
Carol Gray's social stories have been found to be very effective in teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the stories in My Social Stories Book take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car...(more)
inhisshoes In His Shoes - A Short Journey Through Autism
$18.95
Joanna Keating-Velasco
Imagine spending a year in middle school without being able to talk with friends or understand the concept of "hanging out." Joanna Keating-Velasco's In His Shoes - A Short Journey Through Autism gives readers an opportunity to follow Nicholas Hansen, a 13-year-old boy with autism, as he transitions to middle school and faces all kinds of new experiences-new teachers, new friends, sounds and smells. But there's more to life than school. Accompany Nick to the beach, the mall, his birthday party, a track meet and his first school dance...(more)
thisisaspsyn.jpg This is Asperger Syndrome
$12.95
Brenda Smith Myles & Elisa Gagnon
Through brief vignettes and whimsical black-and-white cartoon drawings, This Is Asperger Syndrome introduces siblings, peers and other children to the everyday challenges faced by children with Asperger Syndrome at home or at school. Written for children ages 6-12, the book may be read independently by older children and serves as an excellent springboard for further discussion led by parents and teachers. A special section, "Notes on Asperger Syndrome," at the end of the book summarizes the major characteristics of Asperger Syndrome.