Play With Me
Isabel Cottinelli Telmo
What is autism? What difficulties so children with autism have? How can children in the class help them?
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Some Brains
Nelly Thomas
A book celebrating neurodiversity.
Some Brains starts from the premise that neurodiversity – conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and the like – are normal, essential parts of our human biodiversity. yes, kids with these conditions sometimes require a bit of extra help and patience, but they should never be viewed as disordered. They see things others don’t see!
Some Kids Have Autism
Linda A. Hodgdon
Teach diversity and tolerance to young readers, and help them understand and appreciate those children who have health differences. Colorful photos show kids with disabilities enjoying activities...
with their peers.
Steps to Independence
Bruce L Baker & Alan J Brightman
Teaching everyday skills to children with special needs.
Now in it’s third edition, this step-by-step guide has helped thousands of parents teach essential life skills to their children with disabilities. Updated with additional teaching tips and an expanded section on behavior problem management, this friendly accessible book brings you sample activities, case examples, skills inventories, and cartoon illustrations to make teaching – and learning – easier. you will also find a chapter devoted to computers that offers advice on using technology to enhance children’s learning.
The Asperkid’s Launch Pad
Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Home design to empower everyday superheroes.
For Asperkids, home is both their protected lair and their launch pad into success in a neurotypical world. Jennifer Cook O’Toole provides parents with all the help they need in planning their home environment to encourage their Asperkid superheroes to soar.
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide
Yenn Purkis & Tanya Masterman
A practical handbook for autistic teens and tweens.
The book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things autistic people can do. Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of autism, and benefits of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome!
The Girl With The Curly Hair
Alis Rowe
"This guide is all about anxiety in people with Asperger's Syndrome and related Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
A note from SWAN: ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’ is no longer used as a diagnosis and the term “high-functioning” is harmful, as it minimises the varied support needs of autistic people. SWAN does not endorse these terms, but recognises that this resource contains other useful information.
The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome
Jeannie Uhlenkamp
Everything you have always been hoping for in a dating guide for teenagers on the autism spectrum and much more.
This book will serve as a valuable resource for teens with ASD, as well as their parents and teachers. Clinicians will also be thrilled to discover this user-friendly resource.
* A note from SWAN: ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’ is no longer used as a diagnosis and the term “high-functioning” is harmful, as it minimises the varied support needs of autistic people. SWAN does not endorse these terms, but recognises that this resource contains other useful information.
The Worry (Less) Book
Rachel Brian
feel strong, find calm and tame your anxiety.
We all have a mixture of fun and not-so-fun feelings. And everyone feels worried sometimes. But too much anxiety can get in the way. So this book is here to help you understand your anxiety, realise it’s a normal part of life, and find tools to feel calmer.
Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Shannon Des Roches Rosa, Jennifer Byde Myers, Liz Ditz, Emily Willingham & Carol Greenburg
What you really need to know about autism. A crash course in contemporary autism attitudes, experiences and evidence-based approaches...
featuring contributions from autistics, parents of children with autism and autism professsionals.
To Tell Or Not To Tell
Wendy Lawson
Solving the Mystery of a Particular Dilemma - Book 2.
We continue our journey with Jessie, our autistic heroine, as she travels through the ups and down of life without dad.
What Are You Doing?
Michael Whelan
A film about Autism.
“What Are You Doing?” is a short film created by Autism Awareness Australia, which aims to teach school aged children about acceptance and understanding of their peers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
