Communication development
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Practical Strategies for Supporting Emotional Regulation in Students with Autism
Enhancing Engagement and Learning in the Classroom
Leslie Blome with Maureen Zelle
The authors' years of experience working with students with autism have helped them develop nine effective cognitive and language strategies for enhancing their engagement and learning in the classroom. This book includes tips for using each strategy, plus reasons why they work, as well as sample goals for regulation and a 'cheat sheet' overview. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.43in / 214mm x 138mm, 128pp, $19.95ISBN: 97817859277822018, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-690-2 -
Helping Children Develop a Positive Relationship with Food
A Practical Guide for Early Years Professionals
Jo Cormack
This simple, insightful resource explains how to help children develop a healthy relationship with food. Giving practical guidance on how to support lasting positive eating behaviours in children, it includes valuable information and advice about how to resolve issues including fussy eating, obesity, and special needs related feeding difficulties. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.10in / 228mm x 155mm, 208pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859220842017, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-486-1 -
Developing Empathy in the Early Years
A Guide for Practitioners
Helen Garnett
This accessible, hands-on guide offers practical advice for those working with young children on developing their empathetic practice and fostering empathetic settings. It explains how to use simple teaching methods, games and stories to promote empathetic behaviour in children. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 224pp, $22.95ISBN: 97817859214382017, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-418-2 -
The STAR Detective Facilitator Manual
A Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention to Develop Skilled Thinking and Reasoning for Children with Cognitive, Behavioral, Emotional and Social Problems
Susan Young
A psychoeducational group programme designed for children aged 8-12 with social, behavioural and emotional challenges. Presented as a manual with group sessions to be delivered by healthcare practitioners and individual coaching sessions for use with families, the CBT programme builds awareness of emotions, self-regulation, and critical reasoning. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 208pp, $32.95ISBN: 97817859216812017, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-453-3 -
How LEGO®-Based Therapy for Autism Works
Landing on My Planet
Daniel B. LeGoff
Through a series of case histories of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) who participated in LEGO® therapy, this book shows how and why this therapy is so effective. The book provides practical guidance and inspiration for professionals working with children to improve their social interaction skills. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 320pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859271022017, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-290-4 -
Beating Anxiety
What Young People on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know
Davida Hartman, illustrated by Kate Brangan
With beautiful illustrations, this practical guide clearly explains why young people on the spectrum feel anxious, before giving real-world advice on how to deal with and beat anxiety. It offers numerous strategies for overcoming anxiety and comes in a style designed specifically for young people with ASD. Learn More2017, 112pp -
I Have a Question about Death
Clear Answers for All Kids, including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Special Needs
Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky
"What does it mean when someone dies?" "Why did someone I love have to die?" This book asks questions like these that a child might have about death before offering answers. It uses straightforward text and clear illustrations to explain what death means specifically to children with ASD and other Special Needs aged 5-11. Learn More2017, Hardback, 8.58in x 8.39in / 218mm x 213mm, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859275082017, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-545-5