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Learn how to stop a meltdown! This book offers tried-and-true solutions to minimize and circumvent the often frightening circumstances that surround the cycle of meltdowns, not only for the child with autism, but others in the environment as well. A highly practical and user-friendly resource, High-Functioning Autism and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Meltdowns (4th edition) describes the three-stage cycle of a meltdown and identifies the evidence-based strategies that should be used at each stage. In addition, this book outlines how to prevent the occurrence of meltdowns through instruction, interpretation, and coaching. The author of this very practical book takes the reader through the stages of the cycle and emphasizes the importance of utilizing systematic instruction and teachable moments before and after a meltdown. The book also notes that (a) meltdowns are not purposeful and (b) instruction is needed in order for them to stop. Readers will appreciate the practical steps that are given to complete this journey successfully.

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In the Revised 2nd Edition of The Original S.T.A.R.S Guidebook, added information is incorporated about sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural diversity, cyber security and new resources.Otherwise, both editions have the same focus and goals for teaching sexuality education. Specially designed for teaching adolescents and adults with a broad range of disabilities, the STARS model in both editions has a focus on four areas: Understanding Relationships, Social Interaction, Sexual Awareness and Assertiveness. The goals of the guidebooks are to promote positive sexuality and preventing sexual abuse. Assessment tools in the guidebooks can be used to identify the strengths and needs of each individual and the activities can be catered to address specific needs.

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This book describes an intervention model for children with Autism, targeting to act as a guide for parents with children with special needs. As parents play an important role in their child's lives, it is crucial that they are guided and trained to work with and interact with their child. The framework for intervention in this book is named Comprehensive Model for Early Intervention (CMEI), which is an amalgamation of various evidence-based interventions for children with Autism. In this book, four stages of intervention are described in detail, each targeting different stages of development of the child. The four stages of intervention are home-based ABA therapy, small group intervention, school shadow support, and social skills intervention.

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Once a diagnosis of autism is made, a myriad of questions arises.Why is this happening? What can I do? How will I cope? What will the future bring? Will I ever smile again? A roadmap is needed, a handbook to refer to when all seems overwhelming. The priorities are to begin the healing process and to start treatment. The way to ensure success is to begin with the end goals in mind. It is remarkable how things fall into place once a vision of the future is formulated – a productive, upstanding, and most important, happy adult! This book walks parents through the steps of early intervention by demonstrating ways to achieve the most optimal outcomes. We address the following: Happy adults have a positive outlook, feel valued when their passions are honored and when interest is shown in the things they love. We can help children foster those attitudes in early childhood. Productive adults regulate their emotions, manage their time, cope with change, make wise choices and accept responsibility for their actions. We illustrate how to develop these skills from the outset. Adults perform skills independently and complete tasks necessary for work and home life. Children should be expected to do the same and we outline ways how to do that. Wherever a parent is on their parenting journey, and whatever age the child is, now is the time to look forward and plant seeds for the future, beginning with the end in mind. Our shared goal is to honor the glory that is in all of us, and to enhance each child's journey towards their fullest potential. If you are now confused and overwhelmed, you need a compassionate and optimistic guide for the early years and beyond. Where to start? Right here.

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Behavior Solutions for the Home is a tool for parents whose children's behaviors are impeding their daily life. Once they see a particular behavior, parents can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and read more about what could be causing that behavior—and more importantly, how to overcome it. This helpful book is intended to provide general, practical solutions for busy (and often overwhelmed) parents who can benefit from a handy reference guide to help them address common behaviors at home and in the community. This book is a must-have for every parent and caregiver working with a child on the autism spectrum!

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For the last three decades, parents and professionals have learned to write Social Stories to accurately share information, teach, and praise children, adolescents, and adults with autism. Developed in 1991 by Carol Gray, today Social Stories are an internationally-respected and popular evidence-based instructional strategy. What if the tables were turned? In A Social Story for the Rest of Us, Carol merges her expertise and experience as an autism consultant as she describes with disarming honesty what "the rest of us" need to know to work effectively on behalf of those in our care.

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Clementine is a sweet little mouse that can't shake the daily "UH OHs" that knot up like pretzels in her belly.The night before her birthday she makes sure that there will be absolutely no UH OHs with her perfect party plans. Unfortunately, a series of disasters strike. There's mold in her cheese, she's run out of icing for her cupcakes, and no one shows up. UH OH! After a monstrous meltdown, Clementine discovers something remarkable about her dreaded UH-OHs and about herself!In the dynamic world in which we live, anxiety is becoming increasingly more prevalent in our kiddos. The management of anxiety can be challenging for kids and parents alike. The stories of Clementine create a playful environment for kids and parents to explore and face some of the challenges of anxiety with psychological distance. Clementine's journey is a relatable, funny, heartwarming story that invites kids to take a safe step closer to understanding and managing their anxiety with confidence.

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The QUEST Program I was developed to address the needs of elementary students with social skills and pragmatic language weaknesses. Because these children benefit from regular instruction and practice, the program uses an intensive proactive approach to teach social skills by combining written instruction with games, experiential stories, and role play, which results in discussion, friendly feedback from peers, and realworld experience. Even when provided with an inclusive education in a general education setting, these students do not typically interpret social cues, nuances and rules of interaction in the same way as their peers, which is the reason the program maximizes generalization of skills both in and outside the classroom. The goals of the program are to help students gain a better understanding of human behavior and interaction and to provide opportunities to become familiar and comfortable with the social skills and pragmatic language necessary to be successful at school and in the community.

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If, like many parents of children with autism, you are tackling the job of raising your child on your own, Plan B: Parenting Solo With a Child on the Autism Spectrum is the resource you need. Plan B will help you to make your own road map towards thriving while you solo parent. How will you explain divorce, separation or death to your child with autism? How can you maintain consistency across two households? How can you adjust your budget and therapy schedule? What resources will you need? How can you build a new network of support? Plan B can help! With interactive lists to help you to create your own emotional, practical and actual Plan B, this book is the resource that every solo parent of a child with autism needs. Each child's journey towards adulthood and independence is unique. As each concept is presented, worksheets are provided for practical application of the solid advice that will help you and your child to thrive. If you are a single parent helping your child with autism on that journey, Plan B will help you to identify and tackle the unique challenges that you face.

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Congratulations! It's a girl with Asperger’s! Join author and mom Julie Clark as she guides you through her family’s adventures raising a young child with Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism. Whether you have a boy or a girl with Asperger’s in your life, you’ll nod and smile as you turn each invaluable page of real-life challenges and solutions. On the way, you’ll be delighted and intrigued by candid commentary from her daughter Kristina, whose spirit and perseverance outweigh any obstacle she may face. Teeming with wisdom and wit, this book has much to offer parents as well as educators and professionals. Together, you'll explore: The Road to Diagnosis The Teacher Who “Gets It” Occupational Therapy and “Group” Tuning in to Social Signals Winning the Daily Battles Hope for the Future And more!

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WHY won't he stay in his seat?WHY does she flap her hands?And WHAT should I do?As inclusion becomes the norm in general education, teachers are faced with behaviors they have never seen before. Special needs educators may recognize the telltale symptom of a sensory need or a textbook case of an avoidance behavior, but this is all new territory for the General-Ed crowd!Written by Director of Special Education Peter Gennaro, occupational therapist Beth Aune, and special needs mom and advocate Beth Burt, this book illuminates possible causes of those mysterious behaviors, and more importantly, provides solutions! Teachers can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and learn about what the child is communicating, and why.The authors collaboratively address problem behaviors such as: out-of-seat behaviors, fidgeting, hand-flapping, covering ears, hiding or running away when upset, putting head down or "shutting down", difficulty with class work and homework, losing materials and missing assignments, poor handwriting, not following directions, saying rude or inappropriate things, clothing issues, difficulty making decisions, excessive talking, laughing excessively or being silly, little or no eye contact, temper outbursts, and many others!Teachers, it is possible to accommodate learning differences and sustain a positive learning environment for ALL students. This book is a must-have for every inclusive classroom!

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Suspect there's something 'different' about your child? This book will help you navigate those early stages of your child's life when a diagnosis is nowhere in sight. Not knowing how to help your child can leave you totally frustrated, or frightened into inaction by a vision of what may lie ahead. Written by a mother who understands (At first, she tried with all her might to avoid her son's diagnosis!), this book humorously and gently prods parents into action, beginning with the chapters 'Was That the Exit to Normal?' and 'Rules of the Road', and then getting to the nitty gritty in 'Labels - You Gotta Love 'Em' and 'To School or Not to School'.

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Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this picture book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with colour photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way. The skills depicted are meant to be read, role-played, corrected when necessary, role-played some more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-life social situations. Thought bubbles show what people are thinking during these interactions (not always what you hoped!). Practical, engaging, and down-to-earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations. The accompanying CD is meant to be used along with the book as a teaching tool. It contains all of the photos included in the book but no text.

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Recommended by world-renowned author and speaker Dr. Temple Grandin, this children's book paints a picture of what life is like for children with autism. Unique illustrations accompany a child's voice as he explains the different ways he thinks, sees, hears, and feels. This book is great for reading to children with or without autism to encourage acceptance and understanding. Written by Karen Simmons-Sicoli, mother of a son with autism and the founder of Autism Today, this was one of the first books of its kind and it continues to be a classic in the autism community.

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Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early intervention Teaching for different types of thinking< Developing talent Motivating students Keeping high expectations And much more!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.

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"The Grandin Papers is a compilation of some of my most important scientific papers with an emphasis on livestock facility design, the development of animal welfare auditing programs, and behavior of cattle and horses during handling. They are in chronological order. I chose the papers and book chapters that would most likely be of interest to the general public, policymakers, and people interested in farm animal welfare and behavior. This anthology will show how my thinking has evolved over a fifty-year career.”—Temple GrandinTemple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Her 40 + years of experience in observing animals shines through in The Grandin Papers. Dr. Grandin’s professional training as a scientist and her amazing life as a person with autism has given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science.A professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, Dr. Grandin is also a designer of livestock handling facilities. Curved chute and race systems she has designed for cattle are used worldwide, and her writings on the flight zone and other principles of grazing animal behavior have helped many people to reduce stress on their animals during handling.She has also developed an objective scoring system for assessing the handling of cattle and pigs at meat plants. This scoring system is being used by many large corporations to improve animal welfare. Other areas of research are: cattle temperament, environmental enrichment for pigs, reducing dark cutters and bruises, bull fertility, training procedures, horse perception of novel objects, and effective stunning methods for cattle and pigs at meat plants. The Grandin Papers celebrate her storied career.Her numerous awards include University Distinguished Professor, Colorado State University (2022); 2020, Named top 10 Best College Professors in the U.S., CEO Magazine; 2017, National Women's Hall of Fame; The Distinguished Alumni Medallion, National 4-H Council; 2012, Liberty Science Center Distinguished Humanitarian Award; 2011, American Humane Association - National Humanitarian Award - Pioneering Efforts that Reshaped Animal Welfare in the Livestock Industry; 2010, Inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Dallas, Texas; 2007, Dept. of Health and Humane Services, Secretary's Highest Award, Washington D.C.; 2002, British Society of Animal Science, Yorkshire England, Animal Welfare Award Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty in Animals; 1999, Founders Award, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Dr. Grandin is also a past member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America. She lectures to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. on her experiences with autism, and her work has appeared in the New York Times, People, National Public Radio, and 20/20. Most recently she was one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year. The HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards.

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I have an Autism BOOST. I am ME.There are so many things that make me, me. There are so many things that make you, you.But one thing I have, that you may not, is an autism BOOST. Come on and I'll tell you all about it!There are many books that describe how kids with autism are different and explain the challenges they face. Here's one special picture book that focuses on what is awesome about autism. This book celebrates all that is special about each individual and explains the benefits of each extra potential autism boost. Other resources will talk about the challenges that come with ASD; here is a book for kids that celebrates the honesty, creativity, integrity, and brilliant logic that the autism boost brings.

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This second edition of this award-winning book provides instructional resources and strategies for both teachers and parents of elementary students with autism. Appropriate social and communicative behavior is a fundamental concern for parents, caregivers, and teachers of school children.Children should be able to move in a safe and socially successful manner through their school years despite changing family culture, their activity level or degree of insight into the consequences of their behavior. One would also hope that they develop a positive character and good values about human rights and social responsibility along the way. The most important long-term goal, however, is that they grow into content, kind, and successful fellow human beings.This book illustrates more than 120 goals for developing positive personality features, adequate social behavior and communicative competence. Ideas for long- and short-term goals have been selected from existing school programs, general education of values, as well as from parents and teachers.

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This book's vivid illustrations and charming storyline will foster tolerance and understanding among peers, while the printable coloring pages will enlighten and engage learners! My Friend with Autism, Enhanced Edition is the exceptional result of parent Beverly Bishop's determination to educate her son's classmates about autism, thus helping her son fit in at school. A peer narrator explains that his friend with autism is good at some things and not so good at others-just like everyone else! In an informative, positive tone, he addresses issues such as: Sensory Sensitivity Communication Differences Unique Ways of Playing Insistence on Routine At the end of the book are page-by-page notes for adults, which supplement the text with facts and explanations to further educate teachers and classmates' parents. The FREE companion CD contains a printable coloring page for every page of the book, including the page-by-page notes for adults, and other features such as: 18 Signs and Symptoms of an Autism Spectrum Disorder, 10 Quick Strategies for Helping a Child with Autism, Recommended Reading, And more!

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A new look at this classic! When first published, this book was a groundbreaking look from inside the mind of a person with autism.The dual autobiography is written in point-counterpoint style by Sean and his mother, Judy. Together, they chronicled his young life and the effects of autism on him and his family.In this updated edition, we learn that Sean has become a successful news reporter, has kept a lasting relationship with his girlfriend, and no longer views autism as a disability.

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Sensory issues are a difficult challenge for many children and their caregivers. In this picture book, Hartley Steiner shows the experience of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) from the point of view of the child, bringing awareness to how they feel in the moment through humor and giving adults the rare opportunity to view the situation from the child’s perspective. Children will be introduced to ways they can begin to ask for and accept help, and adults will learn how to scale reactions during situations of upset. This book covers a large range of situations addressed and resolved. In each scenario the child is having a big reaction, and the adult is able to solve the issue through simple answers, compassion, and humor.

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A candid view of a fascinating life.Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO film Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a whole new side of her! Temple’s close friend and author, Anita Lesko, conducts personal and unique interviews that include chapters such as: Filming of the HBO Movie Temple Grandin Crazy Funny Stuff & Childhood Memories Thrilling Events in Temple’s Life! Work Hard to Succeed Temple’s Big Message And so much more! In these pages, witness the moments that made her laugh (and cry!), meet those closest to her, and even take a glimpse into her seventieth birthday party and her recent visit to NASA! Discover Temple’s “big message” and her ideas about what makes the biggest difference for children with autism. Lesko has created a truly personal, unique look into the mind and life of Temple Grandin.This is a story you don’t want to miss!

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Payton is afraid of dirt. He’s afraid of germs and getting sick, and spends a lot of his time cleaning and worrying over his fears.Payton learns he has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). His OCD is like someone in his head is bossing him around all day long. It tells him that he has to wash and tidy, and cannot do the things he wants, like play outside.With the help of his family and doctor, Payton learns how to manage his OCD by putting it in an imaginary shrink machine, or ROARING it away!

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Nigel is a hedgehog. He's four years old, likes trains, cookies, and is a lot like other kids in class. Nigel is a little different too. Nigel is autistic. He doesn’t talk or say many words. Nigel is not very good at taking turns, or being polite and he really does not like to wait. Nigel thought and thought and came up with the Waiting Song… Now he is able to be polite and wait when he sings his Waiting Song! The Waiting Song is for kids like Nigel. Ages 3-7.

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2018 IPPY Gold Medal Award Winner in the Mental/Psychology category. 2017 Best Books Award Winner in the Mental/Psychology category and 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Parenting/Family category, "Uniquely Normal: Tapping The Reservoir of Normalcy To Treat Autism". Author Robert J. Bernstein has found a different approach based on cognition thinking in helping people of all ages with ASD. Author's goal is for people with ASD to be able to live in the world and connect with the people in it as themselves, to express their unique humanity and engage more fully in the human interactions that give life meaning and make it worth the effort of getting out of bed every day. Author believes that whatever he does therapeutically must be on the ASD individual's terms; he or she must lead. Author's therapy examples are categorized by age groups of: 2-5 years of age, 6-10 years of age, 11-14 years of age and 19 years of age and up.

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Why start a social skills program? The question is not why, but why not? With inclusive education becoming the norm in schools nationwide, teachers often struggle to address students non-academic needs, but teachers need ready-to-use lessons that won't interfere with their curriculum. Quest Program II is a social skills program created to help middle school students with autism who struggle with social skills and pragmatic language.Developed by a school social worker and speech language pathologist, the program uses an intensive, proactive approach to teaching social skills, combining written instruction with games, activities, and student interaction. Six helpful units: School Survival Basics, Understanding and Managing Emotions, CommunicationSkills, Making Friends and Interacting with Peers, Personal Safety, Vocational Readiness can be implemented either chronologically or on their own.Evidence-based research supports the methods used and students have a great time learning-by-doing,through role-play and real-world experience. Parents are kept in the loop with email updates and evaluations. Everyone wins with this program! Best of all, the book includes a CD of printable worksheets, letters, forms, and more! QUEST Program II covers: Greetings, Paying Attention, Daily Hygiene, Asking for Help, Understanding Feelings, Getting Angry/Calming Down, Managing Stress, Starting a Conversation, Making and Keeping Friends, Gossiping, Bullying, and Teasing, Resisting Peer Pressure, Dating, Internet and E-mail Safety, and many more!

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This cute children’s book helps explain some bizarre or "dramatic" behavior, and gives easy sensory answers to parents and teachers. Written by a mom and special education teacher, this story brings home what it is like to grow up with sensory issues, and helps kids understand that they are not alone. Children will enjoy the fun artwork and empathize with Ellie Bean. By the end of the story, Ellie learns how to cope with her issues and stop being such a drama queen . . . but she does keep her crown.

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Research shows that 20% of all school-age children in the U.S.a have problems with sensory integration. However, teachers are given little or no training in how to work with these high needs kids. Finally, here's a commuter-friendly way to help teachers and other school professionals reach these kids and help them succeed in the classroom. Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of the best selling books The Out of Sync Child and The Goodenoughs Get in Sync, interviews expert occupational therapist Stacey Szklut about how to teach children with sensory integration problems. This audio CD set includes narration by public health physician Dr. David Silver. An audio companion to the book Answers to Questions Teachers Ask about Sensory Integration, Carol Kranowitz interviews expert occupational therapist Stacey Szklut and they discuss how to teach children with sensory integration problems. It is like eavesdropping on two experts sharing sensory secrets! Finally, here is help for teachers and other school professionals who are trying to reach kids with sensory problems and help them succeed in the classroom, and in life Discussion topics include: Understanding why challenges in sensory integration affect learning; Learning how to become a good detective of SI dysfunction in the classroom; Gaining insight into how sensory integration dysfunction can look like ADD, ADHD or learning disabilities; Learning methods for creating effective collaborations between home and school; Materials appropriate for preschool through high school teachers and school professionals

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Winner of a Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine! The first book of its kind that tells children with autism they are KIDS with autism, as it gently pokes fun of the onerous label "autistic." Readers will feel better about themselves after reading about their new friend, the narrator, who also has autism—as well as many other more important characteristics. Having autism is just one small part of his overall character and humanity, and we would never again label him as simply "autistic."

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Tobin's friends meet him halfway! In Diane Murrell's first book, ""Tobin Learns to Make Friends"", Tobin made special changes in himself in order to be friendly toward his playmates. Now, Tobin's friends try to understand where he is coming from. The charming trains learn that a little extra kindness can put them all on the same 'track'. Parents and teachers will find both books useful in teaching mutual understanding. ""Friends Learn About Tobin"" shows how Tobin's friends accept and appreciate his differences, such as discomfort with change, repetitious behavior, a knack for numbers, a photographic memory, literal interpretation of words, and sensitivity to noises and crowds.

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The Basic Skills Checklists features over fifty reproducible assessments to help you evaluate elementary pre-academic readiness and academic skills. Use them to get a quick snapshot of a child's abilities, to monitor progress or to help teachers transition students from one grade or class to another.Each checklist includes an introduction, description, step-by-step instructions for individual and group administration, materials needed, task presentation, scoring, and reviewing results. Checklists cover Basic Concepts, Reading and Language Arts, Math, Fine Motor, and Independence, as well as a Parent Checklist.

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By introducing characteristics of autism in a manner that promotes understanding and inclusion, assumptions based on fear or confusion can be avoided, and attitudes of acceptance, kindness, and empathy can be fostered. This book enables families to share about their child with autism, if they choose, in a personalized, authentic way.

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How to Be a Brain Executive: Sensory Modulation is an innovative workbook for children, ages nine through twelve, designed to support the understanding and management of sensory patterns. This book empowers young readers and their families, through the use of engaging concepts and child-friendly language, to apply the neuroscience of sensory modulation to increase self-understanding and to make functional changes that support engagement and well-being.Key Features: presents neuroscience of sensory modulation in a manner that is comprehensible and applicable for the young reader; language that is engaging and entertaining; innovative concepts such as a "brain security team" to describe complex neural concepts.

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This Spanish language edition of Good Touch, Bad Touch is a must-read for all parents who want their children to learn to advocate for their own safety and personal boundaries.When it comes to bad touches, Bobby advises children, "Whether it is a stranger, or someone you know well, the rules to be safe are always the same: Say no! Run away! And find a grown-up friend to tell!" This book is designed for parents to read with their children, and for teachers to share with their classes. Empower your children to keep themselves safe!Bonus content includes: Bobby and Mandee’s Touch Test a quiz along with page numbers for each answer 911 Tips for Parents a guide for teaching kids when and how to dial 911 My List of Safe Grown-ups to Call a blank form that parents and children can fill out together Secrets and Surprises—There’s a Big Difference! Un libro de lectura obligada para todos los padres que quieran que sus hijos defiendan su propiaseguridad y límites personales. Cuando se trata de tactos malos, Bobby aconseja a los niños: “Da igual si es un desconocido o alguien que conoces bien, las reglas para estar seguros siempre son las mismas: Di no! Vete corriendo! y Busca un amigo o amiga adulta para contárselo!" Este libro está diseñado para que los padres lo lean con sus hijos, y para maestros y maestras para compartir en clase. Empodera a tus hijos para que estén seguros! Contenido bonus incluye: La prueba de Tactos de Bobby y Mandee. Consejos 911 para padres Mi lista de adultos seguros a quienes llamar Secretos y sorpresas: Hay una gran diferencia!

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Toilet training can be a battleground for parents and children. In this book, Mary Wrobel offers a detailed roadmap for success, based on over twenty five years of experience. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer effective do's and don'ts, along with real-life examples. Learn, among other things, how to overcome fear of the bathroom, teach to use toilet paper, flush and wash up and deal with toileting in unfamiliar environments. A lifesaver for parents and children!

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En este emocionante libro compañero del amado clásico Diez cosas que todo niño con autismo desearía que supieras, la perspectiva única de la voz de un niño autista describe a los maestros, en el aula y en la comunidad en general, cómo comprender los patrones de pensamiento y procesamiento comunes en el autismo. Cómo dar forma a un entorno propicio para su estilo de aprendizaje y cómo comunicarse con los alumnos autistas de todas las edades de manera funcional y significativa. Es la guía que todo educador y miembro de la familia, en todo el mundo, necesita para crear entornos efectivos e inclusivos en los que el niño y el adulto sean tanto maestros como alumnos. Esta edición vibrantemente actualizada y ampliada incluye una guía totalmente nueva e imaginativa adaptable para la discusión grupal, la autorreflexión o la autoexpresión, un epílogo del hijo autista del autor y una perspectiva adicional de adultos autistas sobre sus experiencias en la educación. Perennemente popular desde 2006 y traducido a múltiples idiomas, Diez cosas que su estudiante con autismo desearía que supiera ahora brinda una nueva perspectiva a una nueva generación de educadores y estudiantes autistas.

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We have arrived to a new normal - life after 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. Some students have been out of their school/adult program since March. It is now time to go back to the normal school/work routine, but what does that "normal" mean? Schedules are different, structure is not the same and learning has been interrupted, yet hopefully maintained. How do parents prepare their child to transition back to school? How do we get started? This workbook will give you strategies that you should be putting in place prior to your child going back to school or to their adult services placement.Each strategy will be explored in depth with examples to follow so that you and your child will be prepared for a successful first day when returning to school or adult program.

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COVID-19 Isn't fair!Everyone wants to go out and see their friends, but they CAN'T. Everything is tough right now, so what is a kid to do?This book honestly explains the emotions kids may be going through and gives simple suggestions for ways to acknowledge and deal with each one. A must for any family finding it challenging dealing with the constraints of staying safe during the coronavirus.

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Bring speech development to life through musical play! Twenty-one activity-based Songames, designed by internationally recognized speech therapist Dr. Suzanne Evans Morris, create a fun and affordable way to engage in speech-language enrichment activities. Instrumental tracks include guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, drums, synthesizer, and percussion.This book includes: Songames CD Song lyrics "How to Use" section Model for how to use all types of music to promote therapeutic change Two-page glossary of important terms written in easy-to-understand, parent-centered language Winner of the "Dr. Toy" Award, Songames makes speech development a fun and engaging activity for your child, patient, or student. Best suited for children ages 2 – 9.

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It's hard to be a teen! It's even more challenging when we have sensory differences. People with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), a newly identified neurological condition, as well as those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are frequently misunderstood by others when they over- or under-react to sounds, sights, smells, tastes, touch, movement, balance, and feelings within their bodies. When we're wired differently in teenage hood and aren't always able to understand what it is that we're sensing, the world – and the future – can feel big and scary. In this guide especially for teens and the people who love them, Rachel S. Schneider, M.A., MHC, SPD advocate and award-winning author of Sensory Like You and Making Sense: A Guide to Sensory Issues, breaks the challenges of a sensory teenage hood into hilarious, thoughtful, and manageable chunks. Through personal anecdotes about her own experiences as an undiagnosed sensory teen, as well as tips and tricks to survive and thrive during these years, Rachel reminds us all that we're not alone.

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Uno de los clásicos más apreciados por la comunidad del autismo,Diez Cosas que Todo Niño con Autismo Desearía que Supieras”, ha encantado, informado y servido de guía a millones de familias y profesionales de todo el mundo desde que se publicó la primera edición en 2005.Hay una voz infantil en cada capítulo que describe la experiencia única de cómo diez características principales del autismo afectan a la percepción y la reacción de nuestros hijos al entorno físico, sensorial y social. La tercera edición profundiza en el enfoque sobre estos aspectos básicos a la vez que se extiende en cómo nuestras propias perspectivas modelan la vida de nuestro hijo y la nuestra propia hoy, mañana y los próximos años. Una sección totalmente nueva nos ilumina sobre nuestra enorme capacidad de elección y perfila sólidas estrategias para tomar una decisión firme en cada situación.

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The key to helping your ASD child may be right in your pocket!Help your child to learn new skills and overcome existing barriers quickly and independently, regardless of age or ability. Video modeling is an effective method of teaching that uses recorded videos and technology. With repetitive and consistent exposure to video models, success stories include: A child who would not brush his teeth A teenager being acclimated to a new work environment A four-year-old who has not developed proper play-skills A child who would not engage with her teachers in class And so much more! Learn how, using only your smartphone, to create educational and beneficial material to help learners with autism increase independence, facilitate learning, and improve quality of life.

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The aim of the Exploring Feelings Training Manual by Helen McConachie based on Dr. Tony Attwood's Exploring Feelings: Anxiety book, is to guide people wishing to use the Exploring Feelings materials in group settings with young people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and high anxiety. The Manual is written with the expectation that group leaders will have support from an experienced supervisor. It is for professionals with a background in Cognitive Behavior Therapy who work with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. This Manual is intended as an adjunct training resource for group leaders and supervisors who are using Exploring Feelings: Anxiety: Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Manage Anxiety by Tony Attwood.

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Your child may find it difficult to adapt to new surroundings and learning environments from time to time. School Shadow Guidelines will assist your child in developing appropriate behaviors in school, establish an environment that helps to strengthen academic ability, and also help your child to build up on his/her social interaction skills with the goal of independence. Special needs children can benefit from having inclusive education to aid in their development and growth; this is where school shadowing serves vital roles.

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Children can learn about their own sensory processing through a variety of practical examples in this coloringbook. They'll learn how they are processing sensations throughout the day and gain an awareness andappreciation of their marvelous nervous system!

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Written by occupational therapist Michele Griffin, this picture book is a must for any child with Sensory Processing Disorder. Pete finds his clothes uncomfortable and can’t stand “paint, soap, and things with lumps.” He explains this to his mother and the reader in this fun children’s book, as he and his mother navigate a difficult morning in the life of a young boy with sensory issues.

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This book epitomizes the value of the phrase "been there, done that!" 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 educators face every day.Hundreds of easy-to-read bullet points provide tips that readers can put into action immediately. First they cleverly tackle home life, from breakfast to bedtime, and then they take readers on a trip through the community, offering essential dos and don’ts for going to restaurants, church, the doctor’s, the grocery store, family gatherings, and more! With Kathy and LaNita’s insight and advice, you can be better prepared for the unique challenges autism throws your way!

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The Out of Sync Family(formerly titled, The Goodenoughs Get In Sync) is a delightfully illustrated chapter book geared for ages 8 to 12 and tells the tale of five family members and their naughty dog (each with a different sensory processing challenge), and how they got in sync after a tough day. Each family member explains what they do to function successfully and how readers, too, can enjoy sensory-motor activities at home or school. The unique book design puts the basic story line in large print for younger children to read or hear. Explanations of sensory processing issues are woven throughout the story in regular size type for more proficient readers to study. Readers will appreciate descriptions and illustrations of the activities.

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