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AUTISTIC LOGISTICS, SECOND EDITION A Parent’s Guide to Tackling Bedtime, Toilet Training, Meltdowns, Hitting, and Other Everyday Challenges
Kate Wilde
288pp. • Paperback • 9781787757493 • $19.95 A fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to parenting children on the autism spectrum. It covers all the key problem areas including sleep, food avoidance and emotional regulation and is full of tried-and-tested strategies drawn from the author’s extensive experience of working with autistic children. It also has exercises for parents and caregivers.
CONNECTING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD A Toolkit of Activities to Encourage Emotional Regulation and Social Development
Act for Autism Foreword by Glenys Jones 160pp. • Paperback • 9781787755505 • $21.95 A collection of drama and immersive theatre inspired activities for parents or carers of autistic children. Following the 3C pathway of Connecting, Calming and Communicating, these activities are accessible and easy to implement, allowing parents to deeply engage and meet children where they are, building understanding of autistic children and young people.
SMART FOODS FOR ADHD AND BRAIN HEALTH How Nutrition Influences Cognitive Function, Behaviour and Mood
Dr. Rachel V. Gow Forewords by Rory Bremner and Professor Robert H. Lustig 288pp. • Paperback • 9781785924460 • $24.95 This book takes a nutrition-based look at ADHD and brain health, combining the latest research with personal stories, practical tips and recipes. This is an invaluable guide for professionals working with families and parents seeking alternatives to prescriptions to help children reach their full potential.
WHY CAN’T YOU HEAR ME? Our Autistic Daughter’s Struggle to Be Understood
Andy and Amanda McCulloch Forewords by Jane Asher and Will Mandy 304pp. • Paperback • 9781787755086 • $20.95
A personal account from the parents of Colette McCulloch, who was killed on the road after walking out of the specialist care facility for autistic adults where she was being treated. Interspersed with Colette’s original writing, this book highlights the importance of understanding and supporting autistic people and others with complex needs.
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PARENTING A DYSLEXIC CHILD
Edited by Gillian Ashley Foreword by Gavin Reid
208pp. • Paperback • 9781787754263 • $24.95
Covering everything parents need to know when a child has dyslexia, this is the go-to guide on the topic covering diagnosis, assessment, emotional support and communicating with schools. Drawing on the expertise of the BDA, this book provides proven guidance and practical advice from leading experts in the field.
100 WAYS YOUR CHILD CAN LEARN THROUGH PLAY Fun Activities for Young Children with SEN
Georgina Durrant
128pp. • Paperback • 9781787757349 • $21.95
Helping parents and carers develop key areas their young children with SEN need to concentrate on, this fun, play-based activity book provides caregivers with reassurance that their children are developing motor skills, social skills, problem solving, memory, sensory integration and more through play in a range of settings.
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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO AUTISM DIAGNOSIS What to Expect and How to Support Your Child
Adele Devine and Dr. Sophia Mooncey 240pp. • Paperback • 9781787754249 • $19.95 Autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for many families. This is an accessible, easy to navigate guide for parents, answering the questions they may have before, during and after diagnosis.
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THE PARENTS’ GUIDE TO ADHD MEDICINES
Professor Peter Hill 256pp. • Paperback • 9781787755680 • $19.95 An accessible guide to the medicines commonly prescribed to children with ADHD. This book will support parents in discussion with medical professionals and sheds light on the differences between medications, their effectiveness and the decisions that go into prescribing certain medicines.
THE VERBAL BEHAVIOR APPROACH
Mary Lynch Barbera 200pp. • Paperback • 9781843108528 • $21.95 This step-by-step guide provides an abundance of information about how to help children develop better language and speaking skills and also explains how to teach non-vocal children to use sign language. An entire chapter focuses on ways to reduce problem behavior, and there is also useful information on teaching toileting and other important self-help skills that would benefit any child.
THE AUTISM DISCUSSION PAGE ON STRESS, ANXIETY, SHUTDOWNS AND MELTDOWNS Proactive Strategies for Minimizing Sensory, Social and Emotional Overload
Bill Nason 328pp. • Paperback • 9781785928048 • $24.95 This new book from Bill Nason addresses the emotional world of autism. Anxiety, meltdowns and emotional regulation are covered, as are effective emotional regulation strategies. Presented in an easy-to-read, accessible format, the book greatly expands on material posted to the popular online Autism Discussion Page.
THE AUTISM DISCUSSION PAGE ON ANXIETY, BEHAVIOR, SCHOOL, AND PARENTING STRATEGIES A Toolbox for Helping Children with Autism Feel Safe, Accepted, and Competent
Bill Nason 336pp. • Paperback • 9781849059954 • $24.95 This book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviors, stretching comfort zones, discipline and school issues.
THE AUTISM DISCUSSION PAGE ON THE CORE CHALLENGES OF AUTISM A Toolbox for Helping Children with Autism Feel Safe, Accepted, and Competent
Bill Nason 384pp. • Paperback • 9781849059947 • $24.95 This book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume focuses on the core challenges faced by those with autism: cognitive, sensory, social and emotional.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ASPERGER’S SYNDROME
Tony Attwood 416pp. • Paperback • 9781843106692 • $29.95 This is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger’s syndrome, with a new introduction explaining the DSM-5. It brings together information on all aspects of the syndrome for children to adults. Drawing on case studies from Attwood’s extensive clinical experience, the book is authoritative and extremely accessible.
