Enhancing Communication in People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Parents and Professionals This guide provides an introduction to the nature of communication difficulties in Autism and introduces the concept of visual supports. It provides examples of the way that a range of visuals can be used to support communication. A guide for parents and professionals. View More...
Help me do Everyday Things This book provides a range of strategies to help the individual with Autism function more independently in family and community life. Strategies include: enhancing communication; using routines; adapting the environment; and providing motivation. Helpful strategies to help people with Autism to do those everyday things. View More...
Let's Eat! provides everything you need to know about children's mealtime difficulties and how they can be resolved. It provides a framework-based on a wide range of peer reviewed research-to help parents and teachers assess and identify the mealtime challenges for their children. With a good understanding of why the child has difficulty with mealtimes and with certain foods, it shows how by instilling fun into all aspects of food many problems associated with eating may be mitigated. We include fun recipes, fun song lyrics associated with food and templates of fun activities to reinforce the ... View More...
Let's Play: Facilitating interactive play skills in children with Autism. Autism impacts on the child's development in three key areas i.e. social skills, communication and behaviour. Deficits in all of these areas will impact on the development of play; and, in turn, impairment in play skills will also impact on social development, communication and other skills related to cognition. This resource is designed for use by parents, caregivers, teachers and others working with children with Autism. It is hoped that the resource will provide an understanding of the importance of play skil... View More...
This collection of articles provides strategies to address 'everyday life' difficulties for individuals with Autism. Topics include: behavioural difficulties; social skills in Autism; dealing with obsessions; waiting; toileting; a restricted diet, and more. Practical Strategies for Supporting People with Autism Spectrum Disorders. View More...
Making Sense of the Senses for Children with Autism: a workbook for teachers and parents This manual explores the difficulties for many children with Autism with regard to sensory stimuli, including touch sensation, visual stimuli, taste and smell, sound, body awareness, balance and movement. Mindful of sensory difficulties, the book provides teaching strategies relevant to the classroom, home and other environments. A workbook for teachers and parents. View More...
As periods of change can be difficult, anxious times, for children and adults with Autism this book examines the concept of change/transition in relation to the nature of Autism. It provides strategies, along with resources which can be copied and laminated, to help make these periods much easier for the person with Autism. View More...
When first published in 2008, The Australian Autism Handbook quickly became the go-to guide for parents whose children have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this new edition, the book has been updated with all the latest research, the ratings guide for early interventions, new chapters on teens; Aspergers syndrome; DSM5 diagnostic criteria; and advice for dads by dads. Its new resources section ensures you make the most of your funding and lists every website and phone number you could ever need. The Australian Autism Handbook is a practical and comprehensive guide to every ... View More...
The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does bear ... How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry? This set includes both the soft cover book and the related game cards. This set focus' on the Key Learning Areas: Sequencing, Memory, Comprehension, Early Reading and Association. In The Game Box: 4 sets of 12 cards correlating to the story. Each card includes a picture from the story on one side and abridged text from the story on the other. Only 1... View More...
The new edition of Dyslexia is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programs. * Empowers parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns including dyspraxia and dyscalculia * New sections cover post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and information on how parents can help at home * Features information... View More...
This is the 'missing piece' in successfully developing and using sensory modulation plans with elementary students. "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, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and pe... View More...
Dyslexia is a sensitive issue that can be difficult to identify and understand, and even trickier to cope with - but it needn't be something you or your child have to go through alone. Suitable for anxious parents, curious youngsters and adult sufferers alike, this book offers friendly, down-to-earth advice on recognising the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and understanding the best management methods and avenues of support. Understanding & Managing Dyslexia For Dummies covers:* Figuring Out What Dyslexia Is All About* Determining When to Get a Diagnosis* Exploring Your Options for Schools and... View More...
When things don't go our way, the Disappointment Dragon can come to visit and take us down to his home in the Valley of Despair...The Disappointment Dragon sometimes comes to see us all and, if we let him, he can make us feel sad or angry. He visits Bobby when he is not picked for the school football team, he also finds Lucinda when she has to miss an exciting school trip because she has the Chicken Pox. He even tries to take the whole of Class Three down to the Valley of Despair when their favourite teacher moves away. Will the Dragon of Hope be able to chase away the Disappointment Dragon an... View More...
Have you ever felt a sense of dread and worry creeping over you? That might be the Panicosaurus coming out to play...Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or when her favourite teacher is not at school. With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets her know there is really nothing to be afraid of, Mabel discovers different ways to manage Panicosaurus, and defeat the challenges he creates for her. This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encou... View More...
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. Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wakes up the sleeping red beast: 'I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that John is sorry - how can Rufus tame the red beast? This vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an access... View More...
The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers, Parents and Professionals : 2012 Perfect bound edition. Released 23 April 2012, this 2012 edition of The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers Parents and professionals includes over 2000 signs! It still includes Description of how to perform the sign; Hints to help you remember the sign; State usage information PLUS A list of associated English words associated with the sign. It is still the only dictionary to include Context usage information (EG can has 2 listings. 1 for I can and the other refers to the ring pull can); to help ensure you clearly understand th... View More...
The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers, Parents and Professionals : 2012 Pocket edition. Released 2015, this 2012 edition of The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers Parents and professionals includes over 2100 signs! Each with detailed descriptions of how signs are performed, context and regional usage notes; and alternative English words for the sign. In fact the first edition (in 2009) was the first ever Auslan Dictionary to identify contextual information. For example the two signs for 'can' - one meaning a can of drink the other used in the context 'I can do that'. Signs are presented in Alpha... View More...
This practical resource is brimming with ideas and guidance for using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory integration, and coordination skills in children on the autism spectrum. Suitable for use in the classroom, at home, and in community settings, it is packed with easy-to-follow, goal-oriented activities and lesson plans centering around arts and crafts, music-making, cookery, sensory activities, and skills for daily living. The activities all use materials and objects which are readily available in the home or classroom, ... View More...
Most people do not realize that dyslexia is more than just a reading problem. It is often accompanied by social, psychological, and even physical issues that can make many everyday tasks seem unmanageable. Whether you suffer from dyslexia yourself or are the parent of a dyslexic child, dealing with the overall challenges of this learning disorder can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, mainstream treatment focuses mainly on compensatory techniques and workarounds, not a cure, leaving dyslexics feeling hopeless and stuck. In her new book, Dr. Phyllis Books offers a new approach to dyslexia and a co... View More...
Essential advice and resources for helping kids with dyslexia The Dyslexia Checklist is a valuable guide for parents and teachers that can help them better understand children and teenagers with dyslexia and other reading- and language-based disabilities. The book relays the most current research available and is filled with practical strategies, supports, and interventions. Using these tools teachers and parents can accommodate the needs and strengthen the skills of students with reading and writing disabilities across all age levels. The book is presented in a simple, concise, easy-to-read c... View More...
