Communication development
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Building Communication and Independence for Children Across the Autism Spectrum
Strategies to Address Minimal Language, Echolalia and Behavior
Elizabeth Ives Field
A positive and realistic guide to helping children across the autism spectrum to build on their communication skills. This book considers the full spectrum of autism and emphasises the need to teach skills that are functional, developmentally appropriate, useful in the moment and a step to future learning. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.91in / 226mm x 150mm, 208pp, $27.95ISBN: 97817877554682020, Ebook, ePUB, $27.95ISBN: 9781787755475 -
The Parents’ Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism
Raelene Dundon
2019, Ebook, ePUB, $18.95ISBN: 9781785926570 -
The Parents’ Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism
Raelene Dundon
This book draws on the author's clinical experience working with children with autism and their families to provide parents and carers with an explanation of what anxiety is, what behaviours may indicate high levels of anxiety, and practical advice on how they can help children with autism manage their anxiety effectively. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 5.43in / 216mm x 138mm, 176pp, $18.95ISBN: 9781785926556 -
The FRIEND® Program for Creating Supportive Peer Networks for Students with Social Challenges, including Autism
Sharman Ober-Reynolds, Christopher J. Smith and Lori Vincent, with Holly Sokol and Sheri S. Dollin
With an emphasis on peer sensitivity and supportive environments, the FRIEND manual provides teachers with a wide variety of strategies to help school-aged children with social difficulties - such as attention deficit, anxiety, emotional or autism spectrum disorders - to successfully navigate social situations. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 224pp, $27.95ISBN: 9781785926273 -
The FRIEND® Program for Creating Supportive Peer Networks for Students with Social Challenges, including Autism
Sharman Ober-Reynolds, Christopher J. Smith and Lori Vincent, with Holly Sokol and Sheri S. Dollin
2019, Ebook, ePUB, $27.95ISBN: 9781785926280 -
The Autism Language Launcher
A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Turn Sounds and Words into Simple Conversations
Kate Wilde. Foreword by Samahria Lyte Kaufman
This book guides parents in helping their autistic children to talk by using games that aid with language development. By responding to issues such as echolalia, scripting and repetitious language in an accessible and simple manner, Wilde provides answers that will help in their success. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.83in / 226mm x 148mm, 288pp, $19.95ISBN: 97817859248282019, Ebook, PDF, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-870-8 -
Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft®
A Step by Step Guide
Raelene Dundon, illustrated by Chloe-Amber Scott
An accessible guide to setting up Minecraft groups to promote social skills in children with autism. It has over 100 pages of session plans, visuals and handouts, as well as sets out a curriculum for educators and professionals to use in the classroom. Learn More2019, 224pp -
Know Your Spectrum!
An Autism Creative Writing Workbook for Teens
Finn Monahan
This workbook uses creative writing activities and examples to encourage teenagers with autism to draw their own personal conclusions about what autism means for them. It focuses on the range of strengths and challenges they have as individuals. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 11.65in x 8.19in / 296mm x 208mm, 288pp, $27.95ISBN: 9781785924354 -
A Guide to Programs for Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities
Evidence-Based Guidance for Professionals
Edited by Kate Guastaferro and John R. Lutzker
Parents require effective training in order to support children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this book, leading authorities outline the research and evidence which underpins major parenting training programs, and provide guidance on how to effectively implement and adapt them in practice Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.14in / 230mm x 156mm, 272pp, $70.00ISBN: 97817859273552018, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, $70.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-440-3 -
Therapeutic Adventures with Autistic Children
Connecting through Movement, Play and Creativity
Jonas Torrance
Empowering readers to approach children with autism with greater flexibility and understanding, this collection of inspiring narratives shows the positive impact creative therapy has on characteristics of autism. The child-centred, multi-creative approach displays an exciting array of beneficial therapies such as dance, music and meditation. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 176pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859245522018, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-831-9