"Through brief vignettes such as this, accompanied by black and white cartoon-like 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 specia ..."
Autism Spectrum Disorders(2nd Edition) Foundations, Characteristics, and Effective Strategies, Pearson eText with Loose-Leaf Version -- Access Card Package (What's New in Special Education) by E. Amanda Boutot, DrBrendaSmithMyles Loose Leaf, 320 Pages, Published 2016 by Pearson ISBN-13: 978-0-13-383369-0, ISBN: 0-13-383369-0
" This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText. Autism Spectrum Disorders provides teachers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities with important background information, historical context, etiological underpinnings, and characteristics of ASD that may impact learning. Written in an easy-to-follow format, the book focuses on evidence-based practices and appro ..."
"The hidden curriculum is one of the most important things to learn! Drawing from her personal experiences, Judy Endow, author of the Hidden Curriculum Calendars, provides a myriad of hidden curriculum items that pertain to most areas of adult life. In relating to how she personally has learned to successfully maneuver social interactions, she also presents a framework for developing the ability to quickly asses a situation and take step ..."
"Independent Publisher Book Award Winner! For many students with autism spectrum disorder, even relatively minor changes to their daily routines and schedules are overwhelming; imagine how traumatic moving to a new school would be! Written by somebody who truly knows children on the spectrum, My New School: A Workbook to Help Students Transition to a New School, is an interactive book addressed directly to the student that makes the move ..."
"Get off to a good start. Learn sensible, solid strategies that can be put into practice with children on the autism spectrum right away. "Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome" offers a variety of strategies and visual supports that help children on the spectrum such as: who have difficulty with abstract concepts and thoughts; who have difficulty understanding and regulatin ..."
"Written for parents and professionals, Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments offers practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome and their families. The book discusses clearly and concisely how to deal with tantrums, meltdowns and difficult behaviour from children and young people with Asperger Syndrome, looking in particular at the role of antecedent behaviours, which signal the beginning ..."
"The importance of visual supports is undeniable. Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community Strategies for Individuals With Autism and Asperger Syndrome contains step-by-step directions and accompanying pictures to help families and individuals with ASD create visual supports that work across many settings. Visual supports give children more control over their environment, resulting in less frustration and demonstration of pr ..."
"Research shows that if those on the spectrum know how to converse with others, they are more likely to be employed, live independently, and have friends. As such, children with complex learning problems and autism spectrum disorder need to learn important language and conversational skills. These children are often in situations that may not be meaningful to them and hence are too complex for learning to occur. Due to the importance of ..."
"Students with autism should not have struggle with reading comprehension! Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder may be fluent word callers; indeed, many have advanced ability to recognize words. However, many people with autism spectrum disorder need support when it comes to reading comprehension. Comprehension difficulties in readers with ASD can be subtle and difficult to tease out. As a result, their substantial level of ris ..."
"The majority of students with autism spectrum disorder face torment and bullying from their peers. Indeed, some of their behaviors and characteristics that others see as different make many of these children easy targets for frequent and severe bullying. Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying - Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World takes a frank look at the different types of bullying and what adults must do to cur ..."
"This is an invaluable contribution to helping typically developing children understand that a child with autism is a child first, and is someone interesting to know. Sarah gives insight into the sibling relationship in a way only a child can do it. Through her simple depictions of her brother Evan s everyday behavior, Sarah encourages others to approach autism without fear or pity. The effects of her book will live long beyond the last ..."
"Our lives are full of problems -- small and large -- from knowing how to find pencil to understanding what to do if you are bullied. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty coming up with effective ways to solve problems. But if you know how to solve problems, life is much easier! Successful Problem-Solving for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders teaches children how to use a simple rubric to solve probl ..."
"A special thanks to my co-authors of The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions
for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations, Ronda Schelvan and
Melissa Trautman. Jennifer Adair Marilyn Bower Monica Bollier Carol Affolder
Kristin ..."
"Mediante caprichosas caricaturas en blanco y negro, Esto es el Síndrome de Asperger hace conocer a los hermanos, compañeros y otros niños los problemas o desafíos que los niños con síndrome de Asperger afrontan en el hogar o la escuela. “Este libro es un maravilloso recurso didáctico que puede utilizarse en la sala de clases. Ayuda a desarrollar una percepción y comprensión de los niños con síndrome de Asperger y sus compañeros. Molly J ..."
"Por fin podemos contar con un libro que enseña a los padres a preparar y usar ayudas visuales. Este libro, muy fácil de leer, contiene las instrucciones paso por paso y las ilustraciones para crear ayudas visuales dirigidas a la familia y al niño en particular en una diversidad de situaciones."
The ASD Nest Model A Framework for Inclusive Education for Higher Functioning Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders by Shirley Cohen, Lauren Hough, DrBrendaSmithMyles Paperback, 221 Pages, Published 2013 by Aapc Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-937473-23-5, ISBN: 1-937473-23-6
"With results-driven strategies on every page, be sure to add this must-read title to your ASD resources. The ASD Nest Model: A Framework for Inclusive Education for Higher Functioning Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders is a well-researched and evidence-based program that was formulated in response to the severe shortage of educational programs designed for higher-functioning school-age children with ASD, which often leads to inappr ..."
"Social skills instruction embedded into social activities -- the way it should be! Destination Friendship Developing Social Skills for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Social Challenges Written was written by a team of two board-certified behavior analysts, special educators, a speech-language pathologist, and an occupational therapist. This book provides easy-to-use, research-based strategies and activities that supp ..."
"With the increased number of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, parents and professionals are in search of materials that provide information to better understand children affected. While in the past individuals who were diagnosed had limited verbal and intellectual skills, newly diagnosed children often have good language skills and even areas of giftedness. This A-to-Z work contains original entries on the topic ..."