New and bestselling books on Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions

New and Bestselling Books

AUTISM SPECTRUM AND RELATED DISORDERS CONDITIONS SPRING–SUMMER 2014 Jessica Kingsley Publishers

THE LEADING AUTISM PUBLISHER

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early childhood

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teens 15 adults 19 all ages BACKLIST

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picture books and fiction

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family life

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activities

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advocacy and education

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alternative therapies

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communication

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social skills

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teens 45 adults

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all ages

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related

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most loved, most read

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Been There. Done That. Try This!

An Aspie’s Guide to Life on Earth

Edited by Tony Attwood, Craig R. Evans and Anita Lesko

February 2014 • 352pp • 9781849059640 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95 31 colour, 50 black and white illustrations

Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is the best-selling author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.

Craig R. Evans is stepfather to a son with Asperger's Syndrome and is the founder of the online autism community Autism Hangout. He lives in Rosemount, Minnesota.

Anita Lesko was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 50 and she runs an Asperger's Support Group in her community. She is the author of Asperger Syndrome: When Life Hands you Lemons

SECOND EDITION

If you only buy one book to improve your life this year, make it this one.

Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Stephen M. Shore, and many other Aspie mentors, offer their personal guidance on coping with the daily stressors that Aspies have identified as being the most significant, in order of urgency - anxiety, self-esteem, change, meltdowns, depression, friendship, love, and much, much more. Based on years of personal experience, this book is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there and done that!

World expert Dr. Tony Attwood rounds up each chapter with professional analysis and extensive recommendations. He includes essential information on destructive strategies that may look attractive, but that have counter-productive effects.

Including full color artwork from Aspie artists showing visually how they interpret each stressor, this is THE inspirational guide to life for young adults, the newly diagnosed, and as a life-long reference for anyone on the spectrum - written by Aspies for Aspies.

‘Resonating profoundly with my own difficulties, the Aspie mentors within this book validate our challenges from their personal experiences. By giving positive practical advice, the Aspie mentors better equip us for many aspects of our everyday living. This is an outstanding guide that every Aspie should own!’

- Barb Cook, Editor-in-Chief of Autism Aspergers Network Magazine and cofounder of Australian Autism Aspergers Network Inc. ‘A truly marvelous book filled with practical help and solutions. This will be of great value to individuals with Asperger’s and their family members!’

- Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., Irving B. Harris Professor, Director of Child Study Center at Yale University School of Medicine, Chief of Child Psychiatry at Yale New Haven Hospital, and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette’s, Anxiety, and More!

The one-stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals Second edition

Martin L. Kutscher, MD With contributions from Tony Attwood, PhD and Robert R. Wolff, MD

March 2014 • 320pp • 9781849059671 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Martin L. Kutscher is a pediatric neurologist with more than 18 years' experience of diagnosing neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD, learning difficulties, Asperger's Syndrome, and tic disorders and helping families affected by them.He is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the New York Medical College. He lectures to teacher, parent, and professional groups and his work is widely published

The completely updated and expanded new edition of this well-established text incorporates DSM-5 changes as well as other new developments. The all-in-one guide covers the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children – from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety, to autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, Tourette’s, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction.

A completely revised chapter on the autism spectrum by Tony Attwood explains not only new understanding in the field, but the new diagnostic criteria, and the anticipated usage of the term ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’. Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents effective behavioral strategies for responding to children who display traits of these disorders – whether at home, at school, or in other settings – along with case vignettes and practical tips. Finally, a chapter on the role of medications summarizes current knowledge.

The author’s sympathetic yet upbeat approach and skillful explanations of the inner world of children in the syndrome mix make this an invaluable companion for parents, teachers, professionals, and anyone else who needs fast and to-the-point advice on children with special needs.

‘It’s difficult enough to write a book for professionals, parents or teachers providing them the information and insights germane to the subject investigated. To write a book for all three audiences in a language that reaches each audience without talking up or down to any is an art in itself. “

- Dr Paul D. Schwartz, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Development, Mt St Mary College, NY, USA

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Can I tell you about Autism?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Jude Welton Foreword by Dr Glenys Jones Illustrated by Jane Telford

March 2014 • 64pp • 9781849054539 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95 13 black & white illustrations Can I tell you about...?

Meet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him.

This beautifully-illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about autism, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals.

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Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome?

A guide for friends and family

Jude Welton Foreword by Elizabeth Newson.

Illustrated by Jane Telford

2003 • 48pp • 9781843102069 • pb • £7.99 • $13.95 Can I tell you about...?

Meet Adam, a young boy with AS. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS, telling them what AS is, how it feels to have AS and how they can help by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illustrated book is an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

The Asperkid’s Game Plan

Extraordinary Minds, Purposeful Play... Ordinary Stuff

Jennifer Cook O’Toole

April 2014 • 248pp • 9781849059596 • hb • £16.99 • $26.95 130 color photographs

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The Asperkid’s Game Plan looks from the inside at the learning style of children with Asperger syndrome and explains how to introduce structured play that engages Asperkids and explicitly addresses ASD weaknesses while exploiting ASD strengths.

Showing how just about anything can be turned into an opportunity for learning and growth, the book is full of go-to ideas for making simple play equipment in the home or classroom and using it to develop core skills that Asperkids struggle with, from fine motor and social skills, to planning and organization. Whether it’s origami math, fried marbles, or a bug’s eye view scavenger hunt, every game, project, and idea in the book is explained with clear directions and learning objectives and illustrated with color photographs.

Jennifer O’Toole’s enthusiastic approach and fun lessons, based on Montessori principles, will inspire and motivate parents, educators, and therapists to make purposeful play a part of every Asperkid’s day.

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‘With the precision of a scientist combined with the artistry of an experienced educator, Jennifer O’Toole has crafted a game changer of a curriculum in the holistic education of children (of all ages!) on the autism spectrum.’

- Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University and internationally renowned author, consultant and presenter on issues related to autism

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Parenting without Panic

A Pocket Support Group for Parents of Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum (Asperger’s Syndrome)

Brenda Dater

May 2014 • 240pp • 9781849059411 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Brenda Dater is Director of Child and Teen Services at Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE), where she runs workshops and support groups for parents of children and teens on the autism spectrum. She is the parent of three children, one of whom has a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome and one of whom has a diagnosis of ADHD and generalized anxiety.

Ever wish that parenting a child or teen on the autism spectrum came with instant access to a support group?

Brenda Dater has provided parents with exactly that. In this book she draws on her extensive experience as a support group leader and parent of a child on the spectrum to offer trusted advice and tried-and-tested solutions to parents’ top concerns, all in an accessible and easy-to-read format.

Filled with the voices of other parents in the same situation, the book covers everything from the first steps to take after diagnosis, to advocacy and disclosure, behavior, building independence and resilience, making friends, holidays and vacations, homework, supporting siblings, how to garner support from extended family and friends, and how parents can look after their own wellbeing.

This book extends the vital lifeline of a support group to parents of children and teens on the autism spectrum everywhere.

‘I love this book! It is well-organized, comprehensive, incredibly helpful, and written in a style that is easy to read and relate to. Brenda Dater’s new resource is a gem for families and a must read for educators. The book offers the best and most comprehensive section I have ever read relating to sibling relationships, and includes endless tips for taking a successful family vacation. This is now one of my top 5 resources for parents of children on the autism spectrum.’

- Kari Dunn Buron, Autism Education Specialist and author of When My Worries Get Too Big! and The Incredible 5-Point Scale

Parenting ASD Teens

A Guide to Making it Up As You Go

Andrew Schlegelmilch

April 2014 • 224pp • 9781849059756 • pb • £12.99 • $18.95

Andrew Schlegelmilch, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. He is Head Psychologist at Orion Academy in Moraga, California, a college preparatory high school for adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome, Non-verbal Learning Disability, and other related neurocognitive disorders.

He previously completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Applewood Centers, Cleveland, Ohio, an urban community mental health center where he did individual and group therapy and diagnostic assessments.

He lives in San Francisco, California.

This straight-talking and accessible guide for parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum provides down-to-earth advice on coping with the more difficult issues that can arise at home and school during the adolescent years.

Andrew Schlegelmilch discusses common parenting challenges and offers advice drawn from his extensive experience working with teenagers with autism and their families as Head Psychologist at a college preparatory school. He offers parents professional guidance on what to do about falling grades, how to handle adolescent tantrums, how to talk about sex and sexuality with your child, how to help your child with peer relationships, how to keep your child safe online, and what to do if you suspect your child has mental health problems. Integral to the discussion is how to set realistic expectations and encourage independence in ways that work for both your child with autism and the rest of the family, as well as how to make the best use of the help professionals can offer.

Contents: Acknowledgements. Preface. Section A: Getting to Know Your Teen. 1. What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?

2. Assessing Strengths and Deficits. 3. Why Your Brilliant Child is Struggling in High School. 4. What Should You Expect from Your ASD Teen? Section B: Growth and Development. 5. What Happens When a Child Becomes an Adolescent (Who is Bigger than You)? 6. Rules, Justice, and the Search for Peace. 7. Morality and Being a Good Person.

8. The Adolescent Fixation, Being Stuck, and the Freeze Response. Section C: Relationships: 9. Sex, Sexuality, and Romantic Relationships. 10. Vertical Relationship Management. 11. Peers, Friends, and Enemies (Lateral Relationship Management). 12. Social Media and Text-Based Communication. Section D: Parents and Professionals. 13. Mental Health. 14. Transitions. References.

‘The strength of Schlegelmilch’s writing is in his not-the-typical-autism-professional voice, but rather, one that is no-nonsense, down-to-earth, and clear as a bell. Mix that in with his deep understanding of ASD and the whole teenage “thing”, seasoned with wry asides and warmed with compassion, and you have a highly useful, compelling and unusual book.’

- Susan Senator, blogger, parent, and author of The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide

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The Autism Spectrum, Sexuality and the Law What every parent and professional needs to know

Tony Attwood, Isabelle Hénault and Nick Dubin

July 2014 • 224pp • 9781849059190 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

Based on Nick Dubin’s own experience, and drawing on the extensive knowledge of Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Isabelle Hénault, this important book addresses the issues surrounding the autism spectrum, sexuality and the law.

The complex world of sex and appropriate sexual behaviour can be extremely challenging for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, without guidance, many find themselves in vulnerable situations. This book examines how the ASD profile typically affects sexuality and how sexual development differs between the general population and those with ASD. It explains the legalities of sexual behaviour, how laws differ from country to country, and the possibility for adjustment of existing laws as they are applied to the ASD population. With advice on how to help people with autism spectrum disorder gain a better understanding of sexuality and a comprehensive list of resources, the book highlights the need for a more informed societal approach to the psychosexual development of people with ASD. A ground-breaking and honest account, this book will be an invaluable addition to the shelves of parents of children with ASD, mental health and legal professionals, teachers, carers and other professionals working with individuals on the spectrum.

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The Autism Spectrum and Depression Nick Dubin Foreword by Tony Attwood

March 2014 • 224pp • 9781849058148 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Nick Dubin was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2004.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Oakland University, a Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Specialist Degree in Psychology and Psy.D. from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology.

He has authored many books on autism spectrum disorders including ‘Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety’, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

For people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the stresses of coping with a world that often seems alien to them can frequently lead to depression. Written specifically for adults with ASD, this ground-breaking book offers accessible and sensitive advice on how to manage depression and make positive steps towards recovery.

Nick Dubin shares his own experiences of depression including how he has dealt with it, and everything from initial feelings of anger and frustration to medication, cognitive behavioural therapy and overcoming ‘the dark night of the soul’. It explores the aspects of everyday life that can cause people with ASD to feel low, explains how this can escalate and looks at ways in which depression can be prevented. With a chapter on suicide and interviews with his parents, the book provides real, practical solutions to a problem that is often overlooked.

“Nick Dubin is one of those thoughtful and talented young people with ASD who can articulate exactly what it is like to have ASD. His previous books about bullying and anxiety are well known and with this book he has now drawn attention to one of the most pressing problems for those with ASD and that is depression. Not only does he help us to understand this problem that is increasing at a disturbing rate, but he gives us the background, context, theory and some delightful and revealing stories. Anyone interested in this urgent problem and people with ASD will find new insights, directions, and, most important, new ways to help in this outstanding and fascinating book.”

—Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE ASPERGER SYNDROME AND ANXIETY ON P.48

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picture books and fiction NEW TITLES

The Disappointment Dragon

Learning to cope with disappointment (for all children and dragon tamers, including those with Asperger syndrome)

K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani

December 2013 • 64pp • 9781849054324 • hb • £12.99 • $19.95 19 colour illustrations

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 and help them see things more positively?

The fun characters in this charming, fully illustrated storybook will help children to cope with, and discuss openly, their feelings of disappointment. There are many creative suggestions on how to banish the Disappointment Dragon and an introduction for adults explaining disappointment in children and how they can help.

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The Red Beast

Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger’s Syndrome

K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2008 • 48pp • 9781843109433 • hb • £12.99 18 colour illustrations

• $21.95

This vibrant fully illustrated children’s storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to ‘tame the red beast’ and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger’s Syndrome.

The Panicosaurus

Managing Anxiety in Children Including Those with Asperger Syndrome

K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2012 • 56pp • 9781849053563 • hb • £12.99 18 colour illustrations ts cha get the on t righ k trac

• $19.95

This illustrated book teaches children who experience anxiety about Panicosaurus and Smartosaurus and how to help Smartosaurus banish Panicosaurus when he appears at times of stress by using a range of calming techniques. There is a helpful introduction for parents and carers, and a list of techniques for lessening anxiety at the end of the book.

The Conversation Train

A Visual Approach to Conversation for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Joel Shaul, LCSW

March 2014 • 72pp • 9781849059862 • hb • £14.99 • $24.95 75 colour photographs Joel Shaul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specialises in ASDs. Through his organisation, Autism Teaching Strategies, he provides workshops on social skills teaching and mental health treatment methods.

This inventive color picture book uses the metaphor of a train to teach basic conventions of conversation to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

Locomotives are like greetings; they get the train going. Train cars are like different speakers’ turns; it is good to have at least a few when you are in conversation. A switch track is like a tactful change in the topic of conversation. When a conversation veers off-topic it is like a derailed train. As well as attractive color photographs of trains, the book contains engaging photocopiable worksheets and coloring pages to help promote skill generalization.

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Starving the Anxiety Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management

Kate Collins-Donnelly

August 2014 • 144pp • 9781849054928 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95 100+ black & white illustrations

Help children to understand and manage their anxiety with this engaging and imaginative workbook.

Based on cognitive behavioural principles, this workbook uses fun and imaginative activities to teach children how to manage their anxiety by changing how they think and act – getting rid of their Anxiety Gremlins for good! Bursting with stories, puzzles, quizzes, and colouring, drawing and writing games, this is a unique tool for parents or practitioners to use with children aged 5 to 9 years.

Starving the Anger Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management

Kate Collins-Donnelly

August 2014 • 144pp • 9781849054935 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95 100+ black & white illustrations

Help children to understand and manage their anger with this fun and imaginative workbook.

The Anger Gremlin is a naughty creature who loves to feed on angry feelings, and the angrier you get, the bigger he gets! Packed with fun, simple activities and games, it will help children aged 5-9 understand why they get angry and how they can control their angry feelings to make the Anger Gremlin go away. Suitable for parents and practitioners.

SEE ALSO STARVING THE ANGER, ANXIETY AND STRESS GREMLINS ON P.88

MI29 - Mouseweb International to the Rescue!

S. J. Tozer Illustrated by Rosy Salaman

January 2014 • 80pp • 9781849054966 • pb • £7.99 • $12.95 10-12 black and white illustrations

S. J. Tozer graduated with an honours degree in Chemistry from Bristol University and went on to become a Management Consultant. She then set up her own consulting business.

She is now the proud mother of two children and was inspired to write MI29 whilst nursing her daughter through a chronic illness. The tale of a secret organisation of mice spying on people to help those in need was written to comfort her children and those in similar situations.

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Did you know that we humans are monitored by Mouseweb International, a worldwide network of mice working undercover to lend a paw whenever we need it most?

This is the story of Lily Jane Watson, a 13-year-old in desperate need of some help from the spies at Mouseweb International Department 29 (MI29). Operating out of the lost property cupboard at Abbotsford airport, Agent Windsor Smith and his family devise a clever plot to come to her rescue. But with Mr Clamp, the airport manager, laying traps and a crafty gang of rats attempting to scupper their plans, will MI29 succeed? Can technology, cunning, and courage change the world or will the nasty rats take control?

This action-packed story is perfect for children aged 8+, including those affected by illness or disability, and encourages community spirit and tolerance of diversity and difference.

‘Agent Windsor Smith and his resourceful family set out to help Lily who has a rare illness. This is a heart-warming story full of adventure, which all children will love, but especially those who have to face the challenges of living with chronic illness. I wish we all had access to Mouseweb International Department 29 to sort out life’s problems!’

-- Sharon Dempsey, journalist and author of Extreme Parenting: Parenting Your Child with a Chronic Illness

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picture books and fiction NEW TITLES

Your Body is Brilliant Body Respect for Children

Sigrun Danielsdottir Illustrated by Bjork Bjarkdottir

June 2014 • 36pp • 9781848192218 • hb • £10.99 • $17.95 colour illustrations

Sigrun Danielsdottir is a psychologist specialising in eating disorders and body image. She currently works for the Icelandic Directorate of Health, and was previously a clinical psychologist in an eating disorder treatment team at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit of Iceland’s National Hospital.

Bodies do all sorts of amazing things, like move around, grow bigger and heal themselves. Bodies also come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we need to take care of them so that they stay healthy and strong. If we listen to our bodies they tell us exactly what they need.

The colourful illustrations in this unique picture book will encourage children to love their bodies from an early age. By learning about all the wonderful things bodies can do, and how each body is different and unique, children will be inspired to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives. Promoting respect for body diversity among children will also encourage kindness and help prevent bullying.

This book is ideal for children aged 4 and upwards to read at home or school, either alone or with a parent, family member, teacher or other caring professional.

Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation

How children (and frogs, dogs, flamingos and dragons) can use yoga relaxation to help deal with stress, grief, bullying and lack of confidence

Michael Chissick Illustrated by Sarah Peacock Michael Chissick has been teaching yoga to children in primary mainstream and special needs schools as part of the integrated school day since 1999. He is a primary school teacher as well as a qualified yoga instructor. He is also a specialist in teaching yoga to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

2013 • 48pp • 9781848191464 • hb • £12.99 • $19.95 30 colour illustrations

Frog, Dog, Flamingo and Dragon are all very upset – Frog has too many chores to do, Dog has writer’s block, Flamingo is being bullied at school and Dragon’s granddad has just died. Ladybird listens to their worries and comes up with a plan that will help them all – let’s learn Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation!

This beautiful picture book teaches an effective yoga relaxation technique that can be used anywhere and anytime to deal with a problem. Little Ladybird flutters from big toe to knee to thumb and onwards around the body, showing children how to focus their attention and calm their thoughts. Whether they feel stressed like Frog, or lack confidence like Dog, children will relate to the cast of delightful characters and learn that they too can use relaxation to cope with anxiety, bullying, or grief, and face their worries.

This book will be an excellent resource for teachers and teaching assistants in both mainstream and special needs schools, yoga instructors, and parents looking for a fun and engaging story to teach children aged 4–11 about coping with difficult emotions.

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My Autism Book

A Child’s Guide to their Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

Glòria Durà-Vilà and Tamar Levi

2013 • 48pp • 9781849054386 • hb • £9.99 • $16.95 38 colour illustrations

Dr Glòria Durà-Vilà is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist working in the Surrey and Borders NHS Trust with a main clinical interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Tamar Levi has studied child psychology and worked with students with a range of disabilities including ASD. She has illustrated numerous children’s books.

My Autism Book is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way.

When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis.

Written by a doctor and a children’s author, the book is tailored precisely to the needs and experiences of the child with ASD aged 5 and up. It explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child’s likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child. The colourful pictures throughout show how the world looks from the child’s perspective and the book ends with a summary checklist to encourage the child to record and discuss how autism affects them.

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Noreen O’Sullivan

April 2014 • 60pp • 9781849055109 • hb • £9.99 • $16.95 23 full colour photographs

Do you know a child who hates the feel of certain items of clothing? This is a child’s perspective on a largely unrecognized condition called tactile defensiveness, a physical condition that causes hypersensitivity to certain touch sensations.

Intended for adults and children to read together, the illustrated book explains reasons a child may become emotionally overwhelmed by daily routines such as putting on clothing, socks and shoes. The workbook format allows children to express and explore their own feelings through drawings or words, in order to explain their misunderstood behavior.

A perfect book for children, families, teachers, therapists and other professionals dealing with tactile defensiveness suitable to be read with children aged 4 and above.

Noreen O’Sullivan has worked for many years as an elementary school teacher. She is the mother of three young daughters with varying sensory issues. The book is inspired by their experiences

Simple Low-Cost Games and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning

A Sourcebook of Ideas for Young Children Including Those with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Other Learning Differences

Lisa A. Kurtz

April 2014 • 176pp • 9781849059770 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95 17 black & white photographs

Lisa A. Kurtz is a pediatric occupational therapist and educator, and has worked with children with special needs for over 39 years.

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This practical sourcebook is packed full of fun, low-cost games and activities that encourage the development of motor skills, coordination and sensory tolerance in young children.

Using materials that are readily-available in most households or that can be purchased or homemade at a very low cost, these games and activities are appropriate for all children, including those with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other learning challenges. The book includes clear descriptions of how to carry out each activity, helpful illustrations, and ways to adapt activities according to the child’s individual needs. In addition, a comprehensive reference guide to the activities enables easy searching for games suited to the development of particular skills.

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The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control

Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses

Lauren Brukner Illustrated by Apsley

July 2014 • 96pp • 9781849059978 • hb • £12.99 • $19.95 35 black and white cartoon illustrations

Lauren Brukner is an Occupational Therapist who lives in New York City with her husband and three children, two of whom have emotional and sensory integration difficulties. She specializes in sensory integration and self-regulation strategies in children and young people, and their implementation in home, school and community settings.

Packed with simple ideas to regulate the emotions and senses, this book will help children tackle difficult feelings head-on and feel awesome and in control!

From breathing exercises, pressure holds and finger pulls, to fidgets, noise-reducing headphones and gum, the book is brimming with fun stuff to help kids feel cool, calm and collected. They will learn how to label difficult feelings, choose the perfect strategies and tools to tackle them, and use these correctly whether at home or at school. The strategies and tools are accompanied by cartoon-style illustrations, and the author includes useful tips for parents and teachers as well as handy visual charts and checklists to track learning and progress.

Armed with this book, kids will be well on their way to managing difficult emotions and feeling just right in whatever situation life throws at them! Suitable for children with emotional and sensory processing difficulties aged approximately 7 to 14 years.

Colour Coding for Learners with Autism

A Resource Book for Creating Meaning through Colour at Home and School

Adele Devine Illustrated by Quentin Devine

April 2014 • 208pp • 9781849054416 • pb • £24.99 (£23.47 + VAT ) • $39.95

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Adele Devine is a Special Needs teacher at a school for young people with severe learning difficulties autism in Surrey, UK. She has over a decade of experience teaching children on the autistic spectrum and worked as an ABA home tutor before qualifying as a teacher in 2004.

Children on the autism spectrum are often highly visual learners, making colour a powerful and motivating learning tool.

This book explains how colour coding helps young people with autism to generalise lessons already learnt. For example, assigning the colour aqua to all personal care activities or the colour purple to timetabling and transitions establishes clear, visual categories. This allows children to draw on learnt experiences, which creates a sense of order, reduces anxiety, and can aid communication, understanding emotions, organisation, coping with change and diversifying diet. A wealth of tried-and-tested printable resources to enable the practical application of colour coding in the classroom and at home are included on a CD-ROM. With colourful illustrations and resources, Colour Coding for Learners with Autism is an effective, must-have teaching tool for anyone involved in the education of young people with autism.

LEGO®-Based Therapy

How to build social competence through LEGO®-based clubs for children with autism and related conditions

Daniel B. LeGoff, Gina Gomez De La Cuesta, GW Krauss, and Simon Baron-Cohen June 2014 • 128pp • 9781849055376 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

This complete guide to LEGO® Therapy contains everything you need to know in order to set up and run a LEGO® Club for children with autism spectrum disorders or related social communication difficulties and anxiety conditions.

By providing a joint interest and goal, LEGO® building can become a medium for social development such as sharing, turn-taking, making eye-contact, and following social rules. This book outlines the theory and research base of the approach and gives advice on all practical considerations including space, the physical layout of the room and choosing and maintaining materials, as well as strategies for managing behaviour, further skill development, and how to assess progress.

‘The best kind of therapy is when it’s so much fun that the child doesn’t know it’s happening. LEGO®Based Therapy fits that bill. The authors have left no stone unturned in developing a systematic social intervention. They provide a comprehensive, step-by-step program with documented improvements in social competence.’

— Lynn Koegel, PhD, Clinical Director, Koegel Autism Center, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA

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Executive Function “Dysfunction” - Strategies for Educators and Parents Rebecca A. Moyes, M.Ed.

July 2014 • 128pp • 9781849057530 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95 13 black and white photographs

Concise and accessible, this plain English guide will help parents and educators to understand and support children with executive function difficulties at home and in the classroom.

The author describes the cognitive processes that make up the executive functions, including attention, behavioral inhibition, theory of mind, organizational skills, time management, planning, decision-making, and self-talk. Using real examples, she describes how difficulties in each of these areas may manifest, and offers practical hints, tips, and accommodations for supporting children both in and out of school.

Containing a wealth of helpful information as well as tried-and-tested strategies, this is the perfect primer for parents and educators of children with executive function difficulties.

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Engaging Mirror Neurons to Inspire Connection and Social Emotional Development in Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum Theory into Practice through Drama Therapy

Lee R. Chasen

May 2014 • 320pp • 9781849059909 • pb • £24.99 • $39.95

The innovative drama therapy programme develops social skills in children and teens on the autism spectrum by looking to the mirror neuron system as the key to social connection and interaction.

Lee R. Chasen provides an accessible explanation of the approach’s grounding in neuroscience, followed by a thirty-session program involving creative tools such as guided play, sociometry, puppetry, role-play, video modeling and improvisation. Scenarios drawn from his own practice provide useful insights into both the practicalities and positive results of this unique approach.

This ground-breaking book will be of interest to drama and creative arts therapists, as well as teachers, school psychologists, counsellors and other professionals who work with children on the autism spectrum.

A Practical Guide to Mental Health Problems in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder It’s not just their autism!

Khalid Karim, Alvina Ali and Michelle O’Reilly

October 2013 • 288pp • 9781849053235 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

Exploring the relationship between ASD and mental health difficulties, this book offers practical guidance to help parents and professionals recognise and handle co-morbid conditions, and dispels the myth that they are just a part of autism.

The authors cover a wide range of common mental health problems experienced by children with ASD, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, psychosis, stress, tics and depression, and illustrate these issues with case studies. They also provide vital advice in an accessible format and suggest strategies to ease the difficulties which arise from these co-morbid conditions.

This book is essential reading for professionals working with children on the autism spectrum and is an accessible and practical resource for parents and carers.

‘Children and young people on the autism spectrum are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems for a variety of reasons, but we can do much to reduce the likelihood of some of these (e.g. anxiety and depression). This book gives a very comprehensive account of the difficulties which can co-occur with autism and summarises current strategies to address these. As such, it is a very important and accessible addition to the relatively sparse literature on the subject for parents, carers and practitioners.’

—Dr Glenys Jones, Chartered Psychologist, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham, UK 10

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A Practical Guide for Parents

Edited by Sue X. Ming and Beth A. Pletcher

August 2014 • 320pp • 9781849059718 • pb • £16.99 • $25.95

Sue X. Ming, MD, PhD, is a pediatric neurologist and pharmacologist. She has been working with children with autism spectrum disorders for more than 16 years at New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, where she is currently Professor of Neurosciences and Neurology.

Beth A. Pletcher, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, where she has been working for over 20 years.

This comprehensive guide enables parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to play an active and effective role in their child’s medical care from diagnosis to early adulthood.

With a focus on working with health care providers to ensure the best treatment for your child’s unique needs, it includes: • a description of the developmental and medical conditions faced by children with ASDs in lay terms • an explanation of common diagnostic tests • a presentation of conventional and alternative therapies and how they work • tips for managing day-to-day medical or behavioral problems • advice for parents considering enrolling their child in a research project • and all the latest medical information.

This authoritative and accessible book provides parents of children with an ASD with the foundation of knowledge they need to become an active partner in the medical care of their child and the map that will allow them to navigate the complex medical world.

When the School Says No...How to Get the Yes! Securing Special Education Services for Your Child

Vaughn K. Lauer

2013 • 328pp • 9781849059176 • pb • £17.99 • $24.95

This book offers a unique approach to tackling problems arising in the IEP process and considers real life scenarios to explain the six question structure. This easily applicable process enables parents to determine their child’s needs and obtain the required services through collaboration with school personnel in IEP meetings.

‘This book is a must read for every parent, teacher, therapist, and administrator who wants to make sure the IEPs they write serve the needs of the children they teach! My children’s IEPs have never been better!’

- Stephanie Allen Crist, parent, writer, advocate

Parents Have the Power to Make Special Education Work An Insider Guide

Judith Canty Graves and Carson Graves Foreword by Robert K. Crabtree, Esq.

2013 • 192pp • 9781849059701 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Written by parents who have been through the US special education system, this book cuts through the jargon to provide other parents with a no-nonsense road map full of valuable firsthand insights and tried-and-tested advice.

The authors clearly describe: • the special education process • Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) • how to deal with such conflict and when to seek legal advice • establishing a ‘paper trail’ • transition services parents may want to consider for their child.

Demonstrating that parents really do have the power to make special education work for their child, this empowering guide is essential reading for parents of children with disabilities who are new to the special education system in the US.

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Navigating the Medical Maze with a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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101 Tips for Parents of Children with Autism Effective Solutions for Everyday Challenges

Arnold Miller and Theresa C. Smith Foreword by Dr. Paul J. Callahan Afterword by Ethan B. Miller

January 2014 • 224pp • 9781849059602 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Since her son was diagnosed with autism 15 years ago, Theresa Smith has immersed herself in autism literature and research, reading widely and attending conferences and conventions. She has worked closely with schools, private cognitive therapists, occupational therapists, equine therapists and speech therapists who have treated her son.

Additionally, she worked with Dr Arnold Miller in his lifetime and was involved in editing his book on the Miller Method.

Dr Arnold Miller was a clinical psychologist and author of ‘The Miller Method: Developing the Capacities of Children on the Autism Spectrum’, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Dr Miller and his wife Eileen Eller-Miller created the Miller Method for treating autism.

Do you need help dealing with your child’s tantrums, inappropriate behavior or communication issues? Then this is the book you’ve been waiting for.

Based on the principles of the Miller Method, this book is filled with effective tips for solving behavioral issues promptly in day-to-day situations. Miller’s insights, compiled here and expanded upon by Theresa Smith, are based on an understanding of the cognitive and sensory needs of children with autism and how this can underlie certain disordered behaviors. This practical howto guide will help you to identify causes of distress, foster friendships, increase focus, toilet train, stop tantrums and handle inappropriate conduct.

This will provide essential daily support to parents, families, carers and teachers of preadolescent children on the autism spectrum. The book is targeted toward the most affected ASD children.

Prologue. Preface: A Few Words from Dr. Paul Callahan. 1. Reaching Children on the Autism Spectrum with the Miller Method. 2. How to Capture Your Child’s Attention, Increase Focus and Develop Coping Skills. 3. How to Maximize Communication. 4. How to Expand Interactions. 5. Identifying Causes of Distress for ASD Kids. 6. How to Stop a Tantrum and Re-establish Equilibrium. 7. How to Foster Friendships. 8. How to Increase Family Connections. 9. A Few More Tips for Parents. 10. Conclusion. Afterword from Ethan Miller. Appendix 1. How You Can Toilet Train Your Autistic Child with Help from Your Doctor. Appendix 2. If You Want to Know More. Glossary of Miller Terms. Short Bibliography. Index.

‘101 Tips for Parents of Children with Autism is an outstanding contribution to the field of autism spectrum disorders and fills the gap that currently exists in cognitive developmental therapeutic approaches to understanding and working with this population of children. The book will appeal to parents, teachers, clinicians, therapists and other professionals working with children on the autism spectrum. As a professor in a Faculty of Education, I will certainly introduce this text in my coursework for its generalizability to educational and clinical contexts. Congratulations to Dr. Theresa C. Smith for honoring Dr. Miller’s legacy and capturing the essence of over 40 years of work.’

— Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Lakehead University, Orilia Campus, Ontario, Canada

Talk to Me

Conversation Strategies for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Speech and Language Impairments

Heather Jones

February 2014 • 168pp • 9781849054287 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Heather Jones’s son, Jamie, has Asperger Syndrome and severe speech and language impairments.

When Jamie was 10, Heather stumbled across a way of getting through to him. Over the years she developed this methodology in more detail, calling it conversational therapy, and has never looked back.

Jamie is now 19 and can hold a conversation, which has enabled him to go on to achieve much more, including passing his driving test and getting a job.

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If your child finds talking to people a struggle, this is the book to get the conversation started.

In this hands-on guide, Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with her own son, which will help you teach your child the principles of communication. Full of strategies and examples, it shows how you can allay fears, build confidence and teach your child to enjoy conversation. Once a child gets used to talking with other people, many life skills can develop more easily as they grow up – from making friends and shopping for themselves, to being interviewed and eventually getting a job.

This handy book provides guidance and inspiration to parents, teachers and anyone else who cares for a child who finds language and comprehension difficult.

“Heather Jones has given us an easy-to-read book on an important and complex topic—conversation. She brings a wealth of experience and understanding of her son who, like many others, lacks the skills (though not the interest) to talk with us. Lots of tips for parents here. We need more books from those who live with those coping with autism.”

—Anne M. Donnellan, PhD, Professor, University of San Diego, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Sleep Well on the Autism Spectrum

How to recognise common sleep difficulties, choose the right treatment, and get you or your child sleeping soundly

Kenneth J. Aitken

February 2014 • 304pp • 9781849053334 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95 2 black & white illustrations

Kenneth J. Aitken is a practising Clinical Psychologist based just outside St Andrews, Scotland. He is active among many charitable organisations and research initiatives dedicated to building a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related conditions, and has published numerous academic and popular articles on ASDs.

Why are sleep disorders more common in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and how can parents recognise the signs and symptoms? Which treatments are most effective, how easy are they to implement and how successful can they be?

Full of helpful information and practical advice, this comprehensive guide introduces the most common sleep issues in children with ASDs, describing both mainstream and complementary options for treatment, what is involved and the outcomes that can be expected. The author describes common underlying conditions that might lead to sleep difficulties, including genetic conditions, diet and physical factors, explaining how parents can identify these. Various issues that can affect sleep are explored, including night terrors, teeth grinding, bedwetting and sleepwalking, and practical solutions are given.

This is essential reading for parents of children and teenagers on the autism spectrum who have difficulties associated with sleeping, and will also be of great help to all individuals with ASDs who experience sleep problems.

‘This book is absolutely packed with useful current information that reflects research into sleep disorders.

Although it is an excellent resource for professionals, the flow charts are well-designed and represent good practice to keep the focus for parents. The rating system for different interventions is particularly good.

This will definitely become a resource frequently employed in Scottish Autism’s sleep counselling services.’

- Alan Somerville, Chief Executive, Scottish Autism

How to Get Kids Offline, Outdoors, and Connecting with Nature 200+ Creative activities to encourage self-esteem, mindfulness, and wellbeing

Bonnie Thomas

March 2014 • 272pp • 9781849059688 • pb • £15.99 • $24.99

Enjoying natural surroundings is an effective way to boost creativity, play and wellbeing in children aged 4-13. Full of ideas, activities and exercises, this book provides imaginative ways to inspire young people to cut down their screen time and reboot their connection with nature.

Play Therapy in the Outdoors

Taking Play Therapy out of the Playroom and into Natural Environments

Alison Chown Foreword by Sara Knight

June 2014 • 208pp • 9781849054089 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

A therapist’s guide to the theory and practice of incorporating the outdoors and natural world into play therapy. The frameworks for practice are grounded in research and include adaptations for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex social, emotional and behavioural problems, and parent child attachment work.

Children at Their Best

Understanding and Using the Five Elements to Develop Children’s Full Potential for Parents, Teachers and Therapists

Karin Kalbantner-Wernicke and Bettye Jo Wray-Fears

April 2014 • 344pp • 9781848191181 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

The authors describe an exciting new way of understanding a child’s development by looking at how the Five Elements of Chinese thought can explain patterns of behaviour. They list the problems that can occur if a child’s elements are not in balance and presents approaches and activities to help them become more balanced, happier and more resilient.

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Exploring Feelings for Young Children with HighFunctioning Autism or Asperger’s Disorder The STAMP Treatment Manual

Angela Scarpa, Anthony Wells and Tony Attwood

2012 • 152pp • 9781849059206 • pb • £19.99 • $35.00

The Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP) uses a cognitive behavioral approach to encourage children who suffer from mood difficulties to explore and control their emotions. This practical manual outlines a dynamic and effective 9-session program designed specifically for young children with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

CBT to Help Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to Understand and Express Affection A Manual for Professionals

Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett

2013 • 152pp • 9781849054126 • pb • £19.99 • $35.00

The authors provide CBT programme for use by professionals to address the difficulty children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders have in expressing, experiencing and enjoying affection appropriately with friends, family members and other adults.

From Like to Love for Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Learning How to Express and Enjoy Affection with Family and Friends

Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett

2013 • 176pp • 9781849054362 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often find it difficult to express like or love for someone. This book, by the leading experts, addresses this issue in practical terms, providing carefully created activities in which parents can help a child with ASD to develop their ability to understand affection and to express it appropriately.

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The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome Tony Attwood 2008 • 400pp • 9781843106692 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger’s syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

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Asperger’s Syndrome

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Tony Attwood Foreword by Lorna Wing 1997 • 224pp • 9781853025778 • pb • £12.95

• $19.95

This guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger’s Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author’s own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger’s Syndrome.

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Teens NEW TITLES

What’s Happening to Tom?

A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions

Kate E. Reynolds Illustrated by Jonathon Powell

August 2014 • 36pp • 9781849055239 • hb • £8.99 • $14.95 14 colour illustrations

Tom notices that his body is changing. Tom’s voice is different and hair is growing in new places.

There are other changes happening too. Tom’s dad helps him understand that he has started growing into a man.

Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams.

This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with boys and young men with autism or special needs.

Tom Needs to Go

A book about how to use public toilets safely for boys and young men with autism and related conditions

Kate E. Reynolds Illustrated by Jonathon Powell

August 2014 • 36pp • 9781849055215 • hb • £8.99 • $14.95 14 colour illustrations

When Tom is out shopping, he needs to go to the toilet. Tom knows that public toilets are different to his toilet at home. There are urinals and cubicles and he has to decide which to use.

This visual resource helps parents and carers teach boys and young men with autism or other special needs about how to use public toilets safely. It covers the subtleties of social etiquette including where to stand and look, as well as practicalities such as remembering to lock the cubicle door. With simple and effective illustrations throughout, the book is the perfect starting point for teaching independence when using public toilets.

Things Tom Likes

A book about sexuality and masturbation for boys and young men with autism and related conditions

Kate E. Reynolds Illustrated by Jonathon Powell

August 2014 • 36pp • 9781849055222 • hb • £8.99 • $14.95 14 illustrations illustrations

Tom likes lots of different things. He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching his penis.

This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with boys and young men with autism or special needs.

Kate E. Reynolds, Bsc, RGN, PGDip HEd, PGDipCouns. Kate worked for 18 years in various locations in the UK for the National Health Service (NHS). For 7 of those years, she worked in the field of HIV/Aids and sexual health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Senior Counsellor, which involved training other staff. Kate’s son was diagnosed with severe autism disorder in 2005 and she is passionate about supporting parents and caregivers with practical information about autism spectrum disorders. She has returned to the University of Bristol to do her MSc in Disability Studies. Kate is the author of Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum and Sexuality and Severe Autism, also published

by JKP. She lives in Wiltshire, UK, with her two children, Francesca and Jude.

Jonathon Powell completed a Diploma of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Animation at Griffith University, Queensland. He has illustrated material for Family Planning Queensland, including several brochures, an education manual, ‘Talking About It’, and a CD-ROM package, ‘Puberty Plus’. Jonathon has also illustrated Making Sense of Sex by Sarah Attwood, published by JKP. He lives in Brisbane, Australia.

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Teens NEW TITLES

Sexuality and Severe Autism

A Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Health Educators

Kate E. Reynolds

2013 • 208pp • 9781849053273 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

This handbook guides the reader through the process of teaching about sex and sexuality to people with severe autism. It deals with when, what and how to begin the process and addresses girls’ and boys’ issues, as well as physical changes and menstruation, public and private sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and reporting inappropriate touching.

‘This book is an excellent guide for parents of children with more severe forms of autism struggling with how to talk about sexuality and keep their kids safe. Reynolds delivers an honest account of the issues sometimes faced by those with autism while providing practical strategies for tackling this somewhat taboo subject from the sensitivity and experience of a parent’s perspective.’

-Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, author of The Science of Making Friends, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA, Founder and Director, UCLA PEERS Clinic

Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Professional’s Guide to Understanding, Preventing Issues, Supporting Sexuality and Responding to Inappropriate Behaviours

Davida Hartman Illustrated by Kate Brangan

October 2013 • 272pp • 9781849053853 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95

Davida Hartman is a Senior Educational Psychologist in the Developmental and ASD Psychology Department for Carlow and Kilkenny, Irish Health Service Executive. Her website can be visited at www.autismsexeducation.com.

Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require specialized teaching strategies when learning about puberty, sexuality and relationships. This professional resource offers practical teaching advice geared towards the needs of young people on the autism spectrum.

Beginning with information on good practice, policy, teaching methods and recent research, the book then divides into key sex education topics that assist professionals in developing their own individualized and developmentally appropriate curricula. Covering issues of gender, public and private, puberty, hygiene, emotions, sex and more, each topic provides an overview of the difficulties that children with autism might experience, discussion and activity ideas and photocopiable resources including instructional stories, checklists and illustrations. The final section demonstrates how to respond to ongoing patterns of inappropriate behaviour and put together a behaviour plan.

‘Hartman demystifies the area of Relationships and Sexuality Education with this clear, comprehensive and respectful ‘How To’ manual. She maximises the potential for success by meeting every conceivable obstacle head on and providing detailed guidance and strategies that can be adapted to meet the individual person’s needs. An excellent resource for teachers of pupils with ASD.’ - Mary McKenna, Special Class Teacher for children with ASD, Scoil Mhuire, Ballyboden, Ireland

Exploring Friendships, Puberty and Relationships A Programme to Help Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum to Cope with the Challenges of Adolescence

Kate Ripley

February 2014 • 148pp • 9781849054393 • Spiral bound • £24.99 • $39.95 40 illustrations and over 200 cards

Kate Ripley is County Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist for Autistic Spectrum Disorders for the Children’s Services Department of Hampshire County Council. She lives in Hampshire, UK.

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This evidence-based programme is designed to help young people on the autism spectrum to cope with the many challenges of adolescence. It encourages them to explore their identity, develop their friendships and to begin to think more about adult relationships, tackling the important related issues of puberty, sexuality, gender identity, body image, dress codes, self-care, safety and conventions for touching along the way. Designed to be used either as a 30-consecutive-session programme or to be dipped into as particular issues arise, it contains engaging lesson plans, supplementary activities, take-home tasks, group discussion points and over 200 cut-out-and-use flash cards.

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Teens NEW TITLES

Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) 325 Ideas, Insights, Tips and Strategies

Brenda Boyd

October 2013 • 240pp • 9781849052825 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing and nurturing an open and healthy relationship with your son or daughter. The easy-to-navigate format will suit busy parents wanting to locate advice to suit their particular needs. All the suggestions are designed to foster understanding and acceptance between family members and help the AS young person with common problem areas such as social vulnerability and peer relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and coping with change.

This will be an invaluable companion for parents, carers and family members of an adolescent or young adult with AS. ‘A masterful insight into parenting young people with Asperger syndrome. Full of down-to-earth and upto-date practical advice. This book is an invaluable tool for parents as their children approach adulthood.’

-Julie Connell, Educational Psychologist SEE ALSO PARENTING A CHILD WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME ON P.29

Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem A Photocopiable Resource Book

Second edition Deborah M. Plummer July 2014 • 272pp • 9781849054256 • pb • £25.00 • $39.95

The book is filled innovative ideas for supporting the development of healthy self-esteem. The easy-to-use photocopiable activity sheets encourage participants to draw on existing skills and to develop new approaches to building confidence and feelings of self-worth. These exercises are suitable for work with individuals and with groups.

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Adolescent Volcanoes

Helping Adolescents and their Parents to Deal with Anger

Warwick Pudney and Éliane Whitehouse

November 2013 • 288pp • 9781849052184 • pb • £22.99 • $36.95

Some adolescents seem to act as if they have a volcano inside -- always on the verge of erupting into anger. They often generate discord and have combative relationships with parents, care givers and other adults who work with them.

Adolescent Volcanoes is a practical resource for adults working with adolescents and their parents to help them understand, express and manage their anger. Featuring interactive worksheets and handouts throughout, it explores the causes of anger, focusing not only on the adolescent, but also on styles of parenting and situations at home that can exacerbate these feelings, and suggests ways to tone down confrontations and improve relationships.

All About Drugs and Young People

Essential Information and Advice for Parents and Professionals

Julian Cohen

May 2014 • 304pp • 9781849054270 • pb • £16.99 • $26.95

From the effects of drugs and drug laws to how best to support young people, this book is packed with information and guidance to help you understand drugs and how and why young people use them. As well as practical advice and up-to-date information, the book has a drugs glossary which includes the newest drugs such as legal highs.

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Teens NEW TITLES

The Wonderful World of Work A Workbook for Asperteens

Jeanette Purkis Illustrated by Andrew Hore

March 2014 • 128pp • 9781849054997 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Jeanette Purkis has a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from RMIT University and works for the Australian Public Service as a policy adviser. Jeanette recently received an Excellence Award from the CEO of her department for promoting inclusion and advocating for disability. She is a frequent speaker at autism conferences and she facilitates a support group for women on the autism spectrum.

This hands-on workbook demystifies the world of work in order to help teenagers with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) feel confident in their ability to be successful at their studies and get a job.

Each chapter talks the teen through a different element of employment, including the benefits of having a job, why education is important, how to write a resume and succeed at job interviews, and the advantages and disadvantages of autism in the workplace. A variety of different industries and jobs are explored to encourage teens to begin to think about careers that might appeal to them and suit their skills and interests.

Full of practical information, engaging activities, funny illustrations and inspiring personal stories, this book gives Asperteens a positive image of what people on the autism spectrum can achieve and is an essential career guidance aid for parents and teachers working with young adults.

‘As an teenage girl with Asperger’s Syndrome, this book gave me courage and the information I need to get a job and to have a basic understanding of work. It’s easy to read and Jeanette explains each aspect of working and getting a job really well. This book is useful to young Aspies, like myself, wanting to enter the world of work. I think it’s also useful for parents to read so they can help their child with this new experience.’

- Ellen Fisher, aged 14

A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!

Haley Moss Foreword by Susan J. Moreno

June 2014 • 160pp • 9781849059848 • pb • £14.99 • $19.95

Haley Moss is a 19-year-old student with High-Functioning Autism. She has recently completed her Freshman year at University of Florida where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology.

How do you know which college is right for you? What happens if you don’t get on with your roommate? And what on earth is the Greek system all about? As a university student with HighFunctioning Autism, Haley Moss offers essential tips and advice in this insider’s guide to surviving the Freshman year of college.

Chatty, honest and full of really useful information, Haley’s first-hand account of the college experience covers everything students with Autism Spectrum Disorders need to know. She talks through getting ready for college, dorm life and living away from parents, what to expect from classes, professors and exams, and how to cope in new social situations and make friends.

This book is a must-read for all students on the autism spectrum who are about to begin their first year of college, parents and teachers who are helping them prepare, and college faculty and staff.

Supporting College and University Students with Invisible Disabilities

A Guide for Faculty and Staff Working with Students with Autism, AD/ HD, Language Processing Disorders, Anxiety, and Mental Illness

Christy Oslund

November 2013 • 160pp • 9781849059558 • pb • £18.99 • $26.95

This useful handbook provides university faculty and staff with an overview of invisible disabilities, such as autism, AD/HD, dyslexia, OCD and affective disorders, and facilitates an understanding of the unique needs of these students. Practical chapters provide ideas for adapting teaching methods and offering accommodations.

SEE ALSO SUCCEEDING AS A STUDENT IN THE STEM FIELDS WITH AN INVISIBLE DISABILITY ON P.46

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adults NEW TITLES

The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum 2nd Edition

Maxine Aston Foreword by Tony Attwood

February 2014 • 136pp • 9781849054980 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

Does your other half have Asperger Syndrome or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum? This quick and helpful relationships guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your ASD partner.

In the second edition of this best-selling book, Maxine Aston draws on over a decade of experience working with couples affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Updates include reference to recent research and information on same sex relationships, sensory issues and pregnancy. Full of bite-size tips and advice, the book explains Asperger Syndrome, discusses whether or not seeking an autism diagnosis will help, and offers simple strategies for coping with a range of relationship challenges including communication, social, and intimacy difficulties.

Mindful Living with Asperger’s Syndrome

Everyday Mindfulness Practices to Help You Tune in to the Present Moment

Chris Mitchell

December 2013 • 128pp • 9781849054348 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Based on his own life experiences, travels and meditations, Chris Mitchell reflects on how mindfulness practice can help people with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) with daily challenges including negative thought patterns, emotional and sensory issues, and navigating the social world.

This practical handbook provides advice and instruction on adopting a mindful way of living to help tune in to the present moment and each chapter provides step-by-step mindfulness exercises that allow individuals with AS to overcome obstacles through awareness. Included are breathing exercises, simple yoga stretches, sitting, standing and walking meditations, visualisations, and easy ways to incorporate mindfulness techniques into everyday activities such as eating, brushing your teeth or doing the dishes.

By teaching how to live mindfully moment to moment, this book gives people with Asperger’s Syndrome the key to relieving stress, increasing awareness, and living a healthier and happier life.

SEE ALSO ASPERGER'S SYNDROME AND MINDFULNESS ON P.55

Relationships and Sexuality in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities Intimacy and Oppression

Edited by Rohhss Chapman, Daniel Docherty, Louise Townson, Sue Ledger and the Social History of Learning Disabilities Group August 2014 • 240pp • 9781849052504 • pb • £25.00 • $42.95 Wide-ranging, authoritative and grounded in the expertise of people with intellectual disabilities, this book offers an authentic account of the challenges those with intellectual disabilities face in their relationships and sex lives across the globe and explores what society needs to do to respect their rights.

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Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Loss and Bereavement Theory and Compassionate Practice

Edited by Sue Read Foreword by Owen Barr August 2014 • 256pp • 9781849053693 • pb • £29.99

• $49.95

This authoritative edited text looks at how diverse and complicated experiences of loss can be for people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). It discusses current theory, practice issues in health and care settings, and specific considerations for children, individuals with autism, those in forensic environments, and those facing their own death.

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adults NEW TITLES

Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

How Seeking a Diagnosis in Adulthood Can Change Your Life

Philip Wylie Forewords by Luke Beardon and Sara Heath

August 2014 • 144pp • 9781849054331 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Philip Wylie sought a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome at the age of 51 after reading an article about autism in an accountancy magazine and having a “Eureka” moment!

As awareness and understanding of Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder increases, more adults are identifying themselves as being on the spectrum and seeking formal diagnosis.

This book discusses the process, the pros and cons, and the after-effects of receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood.

Outlining the likely stages of the journey to diagnosis, this book looks at what the individual may go through as they become aware of their Asperger characteristics and as they seek preassessment and diagnosis, as well as common reactions upon receiving a diagnosis - from depression and anger to relief and self-acceptance. Combining practical guidance with advice from personal experience and interviews and correspondence with specialists in the field, the book discusses if and when to disclose to family, friends and employers, how to seek appropriate support services, and how to use the self-knowledge gained through diagnosis to live well in the future.

AutiPower! Successful Living and Working with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Herman Jansen and Betty Rombout Translated by Karin Lemmen

December 2013 • 176pp • 9781849054379 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

AutiPower! presents a series of candid interviews with adults on the autism spectrum that offers a unique insight into their work and life experiences. Through these inspiring accounts we hear of the many ways that people with autism have overcome challenges and used their autism traits for employment success.

‘The stories in this book provide real insight into how the autistic mind works. Readers will be encouraged and empowered by the many examples of resilience, perseverance and self-acceptance.’

- Barbara Bissonnette, principal of Forward Motion Coaching and author of The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome and Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

An Asperger Leader’s Guide to Living and Leading Change Rosalind A. Bergemann Foreword by Will Napier

November 2013 • 264pp • 9781849054713 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

Dr. Rosalind A. Bergemann has worked as a business leader for the last 20 years, having held positions in global business strategy, finance and international human resources. She is currently Chief Executive Officer of a global change management consultancy, as well as Chairman of Asperger Leaders, an organisation supporting people with Asperger Syndrome holding senior positions in business.

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People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often struggle with change and this is magnified when it is part of their professional role to manage and lead change. Written by a business leader with Asperger Syndrome, this practical guide provides advice and strategies for coping with and implementing change in the workplace.

Combining theory and practice with case studies and hands-on tools, the book aims to help those who find change particularly difficult to overcome these challenges and use their unique talents and skills to become change champions in the workplace. The book explores the change management life cycle and how it affects leaders with AS and teaches key skills for successfully leading change, preparing staff for change, and dealing with the effects of change on the organisation as a whole.

This is a vital leadership development handbook for executive-level business professionals with Asperger Syndrome as well as those who aspire to careers in these roles.

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all ages NEW TITLES

Diagnosis Asparagus

Advocating for Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions

Cathie O’Halloran and Eva Penrose

June 2014 • 128pp • 9781849055352 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

A highly readable, insightful and sometimes humorous account of autism assessment, diagnosis and life with a ‘label’.

Eva was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) at age 11 and is now a fun-loving, sociable 16-year-old. This book, co-written with her mother, a speech and language therapist, discusses their reasons for seeking a diagnosis, the process of being assessed, their reactions to the news and the impact it has had on Eva’s life. It also considers how diagnosis has helped them find strategies to lessen the challenges of living with an ASD. Concluding that it doesn’t really matter whether the name for the set of traits that characterise autism changes or what it changes to, this life-affirming book shows diagnosis to be a positive and empowering experience. It will be helpful to any family embarking on the assessment process as well as professionals looking for insight into a family’s diagnosis journey.

Homeopathy and Autism Spectrum Disorder A Guide for Practitioners and Families

Mike Andrews

June 2014 • 208pp • 9781848191686 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Homeopathy can be an effective way to manage aggression, improve physical health problems and enhance overall wellbeing in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book presents the clinical experiences of homeopaths working with autism around the world, exploring the real clinical outcomes that are being achieved in practice. It will be compelling reading for homeopaths, other healthcare professionals, teachers, parents and all those who come in to contact with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Contents: Preface. 1. Can more be done to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?. 2. What is ASD?. 3. Homeopathy in practice: Helping children with ASD around the world. 4. What the homeopaths say about treating autism. 5. Staying the long haul. Linlee Jordan, Director, Harbord Homeopathic Children’s Clinic, Australia. 6. Autism or autisming? A label or a process?. Simon Taffler, private practice, London, UK. 7. Cease therapy – combining classical homeopathy with isopathy: “We often forget now that our son was severely autistic”. Ursula Kraus-Harper, private practice, Milton Keynes, UK. 8. Asking questions and managing expectations. 9. Working with others. 10. The most commonly indicated homeopathic treatment strategies. 11. Research and professional recognition. 12. What is to be cured? How homeopathy enhances the gift of ASD. Glossary. Contact details for contributors and homeopathic organisations. References. Index.

A Different Kettle of Fish

A Day in the Life of a Physics Student with Autism

Michael Barton Foreword by Delia Barton Illustrated by Michael Barton

May 2014 • 72pp • 9781849055321 • hb • £9.99 • $15.95

“I’m looking at the Solar System display when I hear a child close by shouting at his mum, to which she replies ‘No need to bite my head off!’ I’ve heard of laughing your head off (to laugh a lot) and even biting your tongue (to be quiet) but biting someone’s head off puts a rather more vivid picture into my mind!”

During a trip to London, taking in tube announcements, guitar shops, and the Science Museum Michael Barton explores and explains the confusing “neurotypical” world of contradictory signage, hidden meanings and nonsensical figures of speech.

His quirky and comic illustrations bring to life the journey from the comfort of his familiar university surroundings into the hectic bustle of central London.

A fun and enlightening read for friends, family, caring professionals and anyone interested in an alternative viewpoint on the world. Sure to “strike a chord” with other day trippers on the autism spectrum.

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all ages NEW TITLES

COMPLETE APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) CURRICULUM FOR INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM LIFELONG LEARNING

A Complete ABA Curriculum for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum with a Developmental Age of 1-4 Years

A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual Including Supporting Materials for Teaching 140 Foundational Skills

INCLUD ES OF PRINTA CD CURRIC BLE ULUM PROGR A M S AN COLOUR FUL TEA D CHING MATER IAL

Julie Knapp, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Carolline Turnbull, BA, BCaBA

May 2014 • 512pp • 9781849059787 • pb • £41.66 + VAT = £49.99 • $79.95

A comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, including supplementary materials, for teaching children with autism spectrum disorders aged approximately 1-4 years key foundational skills such as appropriate sitting, attention, eye contact, motor skills, basic receptive and expressive language skills and basic skills of daily living.

A Complete ABA Curriculum for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum with a Developmental Age of 3-5 Years A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual Including Supporting Materials for Teaching 140 Beginning Skills

Julie Knapp, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Carolline Turnbull, BA, BCaBA

May 2014 • 400pp • 9781849059794 • pb • £41.66 + VAT = £49.99 • $79.95

A comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, including supplementary materials, for teaching children with autism spectrum disorders aged approximately 3-5 years key basic skills such as imitation, visual spatial awareness, expressive and receptive language skills, and basic skills of daily living

A Complete ABA Curriculum for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum with a Developmental Age of 4-7 Years A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual Including Supporting Materials for Teaching 150 Intermediate Skills

Julie Knapp, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Carolline Turnbull, BA, BCaBA

May 2014 • 400pp • 9781849059800 • pb • £41.66 + VAT = £49.99 • $79.95

A comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, including supplementary materials, for teaching children with autism spectrum disorders aged approximately 4-7 years key intermediate skills such as comprehension of abstract language, academic skills, advanced social and play skills, and emotional and behavioral regulation skills.

A Complete ABA Curriculum for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum with a Developmental Age of 7 Years Up to Young Adulthood A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual Including Supporting Materials for Teaching 140 Advanced Skills

Julie Knapp, Ph.D., BCBA-D

May 2014 • 420pp • 9781849059817 • pb • £41.66 + VAT = £49.99 • $79.95

The first comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, including supplementary materials, for teaching older children and young people with autism spectrum disorders aged approximately 7-22 years key advanced skills such as organisational skills, advanced self-care skills, complex academic and vocational skills and advanced skills for daily living.

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all ages NEW TITLES

Genetic Syndromes and Applied Behaviour Analysis A Handbook for ABA Practitioners

Edited by Dorothy Griffiths, Rosemary A. Condillac and Melissa Legree January 2014 • 336pp • 9781849054515 • hb • £39.99 • $65.00

This ground-breaking resource demonstrates how genetic knowledge can influence our understanding of a child’s behaviour and therefore inform their behavioural support plan. With expert advice and clear instructions, it shows exactly how to go about incorporating syndrome knowledge into ABA practice and start treating children with specific genetic syndromes more effectively. Six different genetic syndromes are covered in detail, ranging from Angelman syndrome to Williams syndrome. The book also includes general sections on genetic intellectual disability syndromes and an explanation of ABA methodology.

This will be an invaluable and enlightening book for ABA practitioners and other professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities caused by a specific genetic syndrome from age 3 to young adult, providing the missing link between ABA and the role that genetics can play in accurate assessment and intervention.

I found Genetic Syndromes and Applied Behavior Analysis to be one of the most useful new books to cross my desk in recent years. This book is of great value not just to ABA professionals but to everyone working with these populations and will be at the front of my book shelf. I highly recommend this book.’

- Albert Kearney, clinical psychologist and author of Understanding Applied Behaviour Analysis

The Elephant in the ADHD Room

Beating Boredom as the Secret to Managing ADHD

Letitia Sweitzer

June 2014 • 240pp • 9781849059657 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

Boredom and boredom avoidance drive the behaviours of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity – the diagnostic criteria of ADHD. This is the first ADHD resource to thoroughly explore the connection between the two.

Full of innovative approaches, the book introduces a wide range of strategies for professionals working in clinical, educational and therapeutic settings to help those with ADHD beat boredom and engage with tasks and goals they want or need to achieve. Approaches specifically designed for toddlers, children, teenagers and adults are included that can then be incorporated into schoolwork, jobs, relationships and everyday life.

This practical resource will provide professionals who diagnose, treat, coach, and teach those with ADHD or those who suffer from frequent or pervasive boredom, with the tools to alleviate boredom in order to improve both concentration and mood.

Caged in Chaos

A Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free Updated Edition

Victoria Biggs Foreword by Jo Todd Illustrated by Sharon Tsang

NEW EDITION

April 2014 • 216pp • 9781849054744 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this is a humorous and inspiring practical guide for young adults with dyspraxia and those around them trying to get to grips with the physical, social and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs).

In her own conversational style, Victoria Biggs explains the primary effects of dyspraxia - disorganization, clumsiness and poor short-term memory - as well as other difficulties that dyspraxic teenagers encounter, such as bullying and low self-esteem. Peppered with personal stories from other teens, this award-winning book offers down-to-earth advice on a wide range of adolescent issues, from puberty, health and hygiene to family life and making friends. The new edition includes an update from the author on her university and work experiences and how dyspraxia affects her now as an adult. Her positive approach and profound empathy with others in her situation make this book a must-read.

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can i tell you about...?

NEW TITLES

Can I tell you about Anxiety?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

NEW

Can I tell you about Stammering?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Sue Cottrell

Lucy Willetts and Polly Waite

Illustrated by Sophie Khan

Illustrated by Kaiyee Tay

2013 • 48pp • 9781849054157 • pb • £7.99 • $13.95

July 2014 • 56pp • 9781849055277 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95

12 black & white illustrations

16 black & white illustrations

Meet Megan - a young girl who has an anxiety disorder. Megan invites readers to learn about anxiety from her perspective, helping them to understand why she sometimes feels anxious and how this affects her thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Megan talks about techniques she has learnt to help manage her anxiety, and how people around her can help.

Can I tell you about Dyspraxia?

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Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stammer from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He explains techniques he has learnt that can help reduce his stammering and describes how friends, family and those around him can help him feel at ease and reduce his stammer further.

Can I tell you about Dyslexia?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Alan M. Hultquist Illustrated by Bill Tulp

Can I tell you about Eating Disorders?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Bryan Lask and Lucy Watson Illustrated by Fiona Bromby July 2014 • 56pp • 9781849054218 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95 19 black & white illustrations

Alice invites readers to learn about how anorexia nervosa affects her daily life, and introduces Beth who has bulimia nervosa, Sam who has selective eating problems, Francesca who has functional dysphagia and Freddie who has food avoidance emotional disorder. They explain why they find food difficult and how their conditions are different.

Can I tell you about OCD?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

A guide for friends, family and professionals

2013 • 56pp • 9781849059527 • pb • £7.99 • $13.95

Amita Jassi

Maureen Boon

13 black & white illustrations

Illustrated by Imogen Hallam

Zoe invites readers to learn about dyslexia from her perspective, helping them to understand how dyslexia affects her daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for her, and how she can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends, teachers and carers, and a great starting point for group discussions.

Foreword by Isobel Heyman Illustrated by Sarah Hull

March 2014 • 56pp • 9781849054478 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95 17 black & white illustrations

Meet Marco - a boy with dyspraxia, which is sometimes called Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD).

Marco invites readers to learn about dyspraxia from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and what it feels like when he sometimes struggles to control his movement and co-ordination. He talks about the challenges of having dyspraxia and lets readers know how he can be helped and supported.

Can I tell you about Tourette Syndrome?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Mal Leicester Foreword by Julie Collier Illustrated by Apsley 2013 • 56pp • 9781849054072 • pb • £8.99 12 illustrations

Max invites readers to learn about Tourette’s syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what tics and triggers are and what it feels like to have TS. He explains how people around him can help him to feel happy and accepted. This illustrated book will be an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

Can I tell you about ADHD?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Susan Yarney Illustrated by Chris Martin 2013 • 64pp • 9781849053594 • pb • £7.99 • $13.95 12 black and white illustrations

Ben invites readers to learn about ADHD from his perspective. He describes what it is and how it feels to have ADHD. Ben explains what he has learnt about ways to relieve his ADHD symptoms, and how friends and adults can help at home and school. An ideal guide for children and families, as well as professionals working with ADHD children.

Can I tell you about Cerebral Palsy?

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Meet Katie - a teenager with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is, how her obsessions and compulsions affect her daily life, and how people around her can help.

Can I tell you about Epilepsy?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Kate Lambert Illustrated by Scott Helier 2012 • 56pp • 9781849059428 • pb • £7.99 • $13.95

Meet Ellie – a young girl with epilepsy. Ellie invites readers to learn about epilepsy from her perspective.

She introduces us to some friends who help present the varying forms of epilepsy. This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for children from the age of 7. It will also help parents, friends, and professionals to make sense of the condition in its varying forms and will be an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions..

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Marion Stanton Illustrated by Katie Stanton January 2014 • 64pp • 9781849054645 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95

The popular ‘Can I tell you about...?’ series of books offer the perfect introductions to a range of limiting conditions and other issues that may affect children.

Friendly characters invite readers to learn about their experiences and how explain how they would like to be helped and supported.

They also include useful tips which are ideal for teachers.

2013 • 48pp • 978189053815 • pb • £7.99 • $13.95

17 black & white illustrations

Sophie invites readers to learn about cerebral palsy from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like use a wheelchair and communicate with assistive technology. She talks about different forms of cerebral palsy and explains that living with the condition can sometimes be difficult but there are many ways she can be supported.

ALSO AVAILABLE • Autism • Asthma • Adoption • Parkinson’s Disease • Stroke • ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Diabetes (Type 1) • Dementia • Selective Mutism • Asperger Syndrome

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picture books and fiction BACK LIST

THE LOVABLE LIAM SERIES

by Jane Whelan Banks

Lovable Liam

Affirmations for a Perfectly Imperfect Child 2008 • 32pp • 9781843108993 • hb • £6.99 • $12.95

Lovable Liam reminds parents to let their child know they are wonderful and precious, deeply valued by friends and family, even when people are cross with them.

Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes A Story about Losing with Grace

2008 • 32pp • 9781843108986 • hb • £6.99 • $12.95

Liam learns that it is ok to feel disappointed if you don’t win, but that it’s not ok to moan or cry or throw things. He learns how to become a good sport, and that makes him a real champ!

Liam Says “Hi”

Learning to Greet a Friend 2008 • 32pp • 9781843109013 • hb • £6.99 • $12.95

In Liam Says “Hi” Liam manages to overcome his shyness and complete the steps necessary when greeting a friend at the front door.

BESTSELLER

Inside Asperger’s Looking Out Kathy Hoopmann

2012 • 72pp • 9781849053341 • hb • £9.99 • $14.95 67 colour photographs

Following in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann’s All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD, this book shows neurotypicals how Aspies experience the world. Each page brings to light traits that many Aspies have in common, and the book celebrates the unique characteristics that make those with Asperger’s Syndrome special.

2006 • 72pp • 9781843104810 • hb • £9.99 • $14.95

This book takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome, drawing inspiration from the feline world. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality, and potential of people with AS.

BESTSELLER

All Dogs Have ADHD Kathy Hoopmann

2008 • 72pp • 9781843106517 • hb • £9.99 • $14.95 73 photographs

All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world. Charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse.

ALSO BY KATHY HOOPMANN BESTSELLER

Liam Knows What To Do When Kids Act Snitty

BESTSELLER

All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Kathy Hoopmann

Blue Bottle Mystery An Asperger Adventure

Of Mice and Aliens An Asperger Adventure

Kathy Hoopmann

Coping When Friends are Tactless

Kathy Hoopmann

2008 • 32pp • 9781843109020 • hb • £6.99 • $12.95

2000 • 96pp • 9781853029783 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95

Asperger Adventures

Asperger Adventures

This is a science fiction novel for kids, with a difference. Ben is learning to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome. When an alien crashlands in his back yard, the humorous parallels between the alien’s inability to relate to humans and Ben’s own idiosyncrasies highlight the difficulties Aspie kids face every day.

In this book, Liam learns that when kids are snitty, it does not mean they don’t like you, or that your tricks are boring, but that they haven’t yet learnt how to be gracious and polite.

BESTSELLER

This is a fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives.

Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet

Lisa and the Lacemaker

2008 • 32pp • 9781843109006 • hb • £6.99 • $12.95

Kathy Hoopmann

A Story about Trouble with Toilet Training Every day Liam eats lots of good food. Each time Liam eats, his tummy gets fuller and fuller. After much fanfare, Liam finally masters going ‘poo’ in the toilet.

Liam Says “Sorry”

Repairing an Encounter Gone Sour 2008 • 32pp • 9781843109037 • hb • £6.99 • $12.95

In Liam Says “Sorry” Liam impulsively whacks his brother on the nose and ruins an otherwise joyful round of wrestling. What can he do to repair the damage and continue the fun?

An Asperger Adventure

2002 • 128pp • 9781843100713 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

Asperger Adventures When Lisa’s Great Aunt Hannah moves into a nursing home nearby, she draws Lisa into the art of lace making and through the criss-crossing of threads, Lisa is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome.

But Great Aunt Hannah also has a secret and now it is up to Lisa to confront the mysterious Lacemaker and put the past to rest.

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2001 • 112pp • 9781843100072 • pb • £8.99 • $14.95

Haze Kathy Hoopmann

2003 • 160pp • 9781843100720 • pb • £9.95 • $15.95

Seb is a loner. Brilliant with numbers but hopeless with people, he prefers the company of computers and his only friend, Guzzle. Things change for the better when he makes some friends, and a new computer teacher arrives. However, Seb is soon caught up in a web of computer fraud and lies and turns to Madeline’s mysterious cyber friend for help.

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picture books and fiction BACK LIST

Trueman Bradley - Aspie Detective Alexei Maxim Russell 2011 • 304pp • 9781849052627 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

Trueman Bradley comes to New York City to fulfil his dream. When he is told a guy with Asperger’s Syndrome could never be a successful private detective, he uses his talent for mathematics and, with the help of new friends and some amazing inventions, sets out to prove to everyone that he has the makings of a world class detective.

David’s Secret Soccer Goals Caroline Levine

2004 • 40pp • 9781843107729 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95

David’s Secret Soccer Goals is a warm and sensitive look inside the mind of a boy with bed wetting problems. It delicately highlights the fears and worries that a child in this position can go through, whilst also giving practical advice on how to deal positively with the situation.

Buster and the Amazing Daisy Nancy Ogaz

2002 • 128pp • 9781843107217 • pb • £10.99 • $17.95

Daisy White was not crazy. Clumsy maybe, but definitely not crazy. In this adventure story, Daisy, who has autism, defeats her bullies with the help of Buster, a very special rabbit. All is going well until a terrible fate threatens Daisy’s new friend Cody. Will Daisy be able to gather her courage and special talents to save him?

Anne Droyd and Century Lodge Will Hadcroft

2004 • 280pp • 9781843102823 • pb • £9.95 • $16.95

This Asperger adventure explores the human condition and the need to integrate into a society that demands conformity. Readers will be captivated by the heroic characters and the colourful plot, and engaged by Hadcroft’s imaginative presentation of real-life issues such as smoking, bullying and peer acceptance.

Adam’s Alternative Sports Day An Asperger Story

Jude Welton

2004 • 112pp • 9781843103004 • pb • £12.99 • $20.95

9 year old Adam dreads Sports Day, so he is delighted when Mr Williams announces that this year there will be an Alternative Sports Day with some very different challenges. There will be quizzes, riddles, and a treasure hunt - all the things that Adam enjoys. This book offers insights into how a child with AS copes with the challenges of school.

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Flying to See Janet

A Fun Guide to the Airport Experience

Laura Vickers

2012 • 40pp • 9781849059138 • pb • £9.99 • $16.95 Illustrated by Peggy Wargelin

Traveling by plane can be a stressful experience for anxious children (and their parents!) Prepare children, including those on the autism spectrum, for the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the airport experience in advance with this fun and gently humorous picture book.

BESTSELLER

Frog’s Breathtaking Speech How children (and frogs) can use yoga breathing to deal with anxiety, anger and tension

GOLD MEDAL WINNER MOONBEAM AWARDS PRE-TEEN FICTION/ MYSTERY CATAGORY

The Adventure of Maisie Voyager Lucy Skye

2012 • 240pp • 9781849052870 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95 18 black and white illustrations

When Maisie’s Aunt Hetty is kidnapped, a trail of cryptic clues lead her to abandoned mines and a hunt for treasure. It is up to her to save her family and she has a big adventure and big decisions ahead.

This captivating novel offers a positive heroine with a unique outlook on life that all children will relate to, especially those with autism.

Kevin Thinks

Michael Chissick

...about Outer Space, Confusing Expressions and the Perfectly Logical World of Asperger Syndrome

Illustrated by Sarah Peacock

Gail Watts

2012 • 48pp • 9781848190917 • hb • £12.99 • $19.95 42 colour illustrations

2012 • 32pp • 9781849052924 • hb • £9.99 • $16.95 26 colour illustrations

Frog is very worried as he has an important speech to make at his school assembly. Can learning about breathing help calm his nerves? This charming illustrated picture book teaches children yoga breathing techniques through a fun and interactive story, and shows them how to use their breath to cope with difficult feelings such as anger and anxiety.

Kevin Thinks is the story of a boy with Asperger Syndrome who sees the world a little...differently! His quirky observations will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS, from his special interest in outer space and his aversion to itchy clothes, to his tendency to say exactly what he thinks, regardless of the consequences.

Six Healing Sounds with Lisa and Ted

Stephen Harris in Trouble

Lisa Spillane

2003 • 144pp • 9781843101345 • pb • £11.99 • $19.95

Qigong for Children

Illustrated by Lisa Spillane 2011 • 32pp • 9781848190511 • pb • £8.99 • $14.95 25 colour illustrations

Six Healing Sounds with Lisa and Ted teaches young children how to transform negative feelings into positive ones by using simple breathing techniques that are based on ancient Chinese Qigong exercises.

These reassuring meditative stories are ideal for bedtime as they calm and settle children by soothing away the troubles of the day.

A Dyspraxic Drama in Several Clumsy Acts

Tim Nichol

Taking a light-hearted and humorous look at life through the eyes of an eleven-year-old boy, this book recounts the everyday problems that are faced by children with Developmental Co-ordination Disorders (DCDs), and contains creative and positive approaches to teaching and parenthood that readers will find hugely supportive.

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Dasha’s Journal

A Cat Reflects on Life, Catness and Autism

T.O. Daria

2008 • 176pp • 9781843105862 • pb • £12.99 • $21.95

Just a few weeks old, Dasha the cat found herself in a family with an autistic child. The feline perspective provides a new outlook on autism conditions, challenging established stereotypes and analysing controversies in the field with an unbiased attitude and humour.

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The ASD Workbook

BESTSELLER

Different Like Me

Understanding Your Autism Spectrum Disorder

My Book of Autism Heroes

Penny Kershaw

Jennifer Elder

2005 • 48pp • 9781843108153 • hb • £11.99 • $16.95

Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with AS, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields, but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to fit in-just like Quinn.

Sofie Koborg Brøsen

This workbook helps parents to explain ASDs to their child and provide practical and emotional support following diagnosis. It is presented in a clear and positive way. As the workbook is completed an invaluable record of development will be created for parent and child to look back on together.

This illustrated book has is an insider’s view of life as a child with autism attending a mainstream school and will be an invaluable resource in helping other children to understand their classmates with autism spectrum disorders. Readers will find this an entertaining, informative and attitude-changing read.

A Book for Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

Josie Santomauro

All About Children with Special Learning Needs

My Life, My Thoughts, My Autism Spectrum Disorder

2011 • 144pp • 9781849051958 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

A Special Book About Me

Different Croaks for Different Folks

Do You Understand Me?

Illustrated by Carla Marino

2006 • 56pp • 9781843104643 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

'Sofie was 11-years old when she wrote the book and the text would be understandable to most children of around that age. It would also be accessible to younger children reading along with an adult. Clear, logical and complete - a lovely read for children and adults alike.'

- Community Care Magazine

2009 • 32pp • 9781843106555 • pb • £5.99 • $9.95

Midori Ochiai Illustrated by Hiroko Fujiwara.

Translated by Esther Sanders 2005 • 96pp • 9781843103929 • hb • £12.99 • $19.95

This illustrated book explores the difficulties faced by ‘frogs with a different croak’. Aimed at children with autism and related spectrum conditions, Teacher Toad’s lessons give practical advice on issues covering everything from hard-to-break habits to physical coordination difficulties.

Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, this book addresses questions or concerns that the child might have, such as ‘What are the characteristics of AS?’, and ‘What happens now?’. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help them come to terms with and move forward from a diagnosis of AS. SEE ALSO AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS SERIES…

What Is It Like to Be Me?

AWARD WINNER

A Book About a Boy with Asperger’s Syndrome

Autistic Planet Jennifer Elder

Alenka Klemenc

2007 • 48pp • 9781843108429 • hb • £12.99 • $21.95

Autistic Planet is a world where trains run to time, people working in offices have rocking chairs, and all kids dream of winning the chess World Cup. Join us on a journey to this alternative reality, where being different is ordinary, and being “typical” is unheard of ! This book is full of colour illustrations and written in child-friendly rhyme.

'Readers are invited into an alternative reality, where being different is ordinary and being "typical" is unheard of. It is full of colour illustrations and written in child-friendly rhyme. Not surprisingly, Autistic Planet was a gold medal winner in the Moonbeam Children's Book awards.'

Foreword by Tony Attwood Illustrated by Urša Rožic 2013 • 96pp • 9781849053754 • hb • £12.99 • $19.95 111 colour illustrations

This charmingly illustrated book follows Greg, a young boy with Asperger’s syndrome (AS), as he tells us all about the world as he sees and experiences it, from his love of batteries to the challenges he faces at school.

With comprehensive sections for parents and professionals, the book helps increase awareness and understanding of AS.

A Book About What Autism Can Be Like Sue Adams

2008 • 48pp • 9781843109402 • pb • £8.99 • $13.95

Chris and Andrew are here to help people understand the experiences of a child with autism, and how others can help by understanding how they are different, and recognising their unique talents. This fully-illustrated book is targeted at boys and girls aged 5+, and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

'This excellent book is aimed at the primary school age group. The whole book is autism-friendly with not too much information on a page and clear, uncluttered line drawings... If you have ever thought 'How do I explain autism to youngish children?' then this is the book you need. Every parent and teacher should have a copy.'

- Asperger East Anglia Newsletter

- Autism eye

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AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS SERIES

by Josie Santomauro

A Special Book About Me A Book for Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

32 pages • paperback • 9781843106555 • £5.99

Your Special Friend

A Book for Peers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome 32 pages • paperback • 9781843106616 • £6.99

Special Brothers and Sisters

Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness

Edited by Annette Hames and Monica McCaffrey

2005 • 96pp • 9781843103837 • pb • £10.99 • $17.95

This is a collection of real-life accounts from the siblings of children with special needs, disability or serious illness, ranging from 3 - 18 years old. They explain, in their own words, what it’s like to live with their siblings. These stories come with related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives.

Siblings

The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes

You Are Special Too

A Book for Brothers and Sisters of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome 32 pages • paperback • 9781843106562 • £5.99

Your Special Student

A Book for Educators of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

with Margaret-Anne Carter

96 pages • paperback • 9781843106609 • £11.99

Mothering Your Special Child

A Book for Mothers or Carers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

Babies Are Noisy

A book for big brothers and sisters including those on the autism spectrum

NEW

Anne-Marie Harrison Illustrated by Beth Byrne

2013 • 40pp • 9781849054591 • hb • £9.99 • $15.95

This engaging illustrated children’s book is ideal for preparing young children with autism for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Covering everything from trips to the hospital, what to expect when the baby arrives and the fun, family times to look forward to, this book is full of strategies for dealing with the changes to family life.

Something Different About Dad

Jane Johnson and Anne Van Rensselaer

How to Live With Your Asperger’s Parent

The needs of a child with autism often overwhelm a family, leaving neurotypical children feeling overshadowed. For the first time, the ‘neurotypical’ siblings get to have their say. They recount the good, the bad, and the downright annoying in a way that all young people in a similar situation will immediately recognise.

2010 • 144pp • 9781849051149 • pb • £11.99 • $19.95

2010 • 96pp • 9781849058292 • pb • £10.99 • $14.95

Siblings and Autism

Stories Spanning Generations and Cultures

Edited by Debra L. Cumberland and Bruce E. Mills

Kirsti Evans and John Swogger

Following the story of Sophie and Daniel whose dad, Mark, has Asperger Syndrome, the book reveals the family’s journey from initial diagnosis to gradual acceptance of the fact that there is ‘something different about Dad’. The warm, funny story emphasises how love within a family can overcome all difficulties.

My Parent has an Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Workbook for Children and Teens

2010 • 240pp • 9781849058315 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95 7 black and white photographs and figures

Barbara R. Lester

Your Special Grandchild

In this collection of personal accounts, siblings from a variety of backgrounds share their experiences of growing up with a brother or sister with autism. They show that certain things are common to the “sibling experience: being overlooked; accommodating resentment, and helplessness; and the yearning to connect across neurological difference.

The author describes common characteristics of ASD, and encourages children to think about how the world might look from their parent’s perspective. Topics include social and emotional difficulties, sensory issues, body language, special interests, and how the child might go about explaining their parent’s differences to other children.

48 pages • paperback • 9781843106593 • £8.99

Brotherly Feelings

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Sam Frender and Robin Schiffmiller

Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs Charlotte E. Thompson M.D.

80 pages • paperback • 9781843106579 • £11.99

Fathering Your Special Child

A Book for Fathers or Carers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome 64 pages • paperback • 9781843106586 • £8.99

A Book for Grandparents of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

7 Volume Set • 9781843106623 • £45.00

Me, My Emotions, and My Brother with Asperger’s Syndrome

Illustrated by Dennis Dittrich 2007 • 64pp • 9781843108504 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

This book explores the emotions commonly experienced by siblings of children with Asperger’s Syndrome. With illustrations throughout, this book will help siblings to understand that their emotional responses are natural and OK. It is the ideal book for parents and professionals to use with siblings to discuss their emotional experiences.

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2011 • 112pp • 9781849058353 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

2009 • 256pp • 9781843109068 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

This book provides guidance on how to grandparent a child with special needs and give parents the added support they need. From coming to terms with a diagnosis, to helping with the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the book gives clear advice on grandparenting a child with special needs throughout their life.

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The Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders A Visual Guide

Patricia O’Brien Towle

2013 • 160pp • 9781849053297 • pb • £22.99 • $36.95

This unique visual guide aims to equip readers with the skills to recognise ASD in very young children.

It provides a systematic framework for understanding the complex nature of ASD.

Asperger Syndrome in the Family Redefining Normal

Raising NLD Superstars

What Families with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Need to Know about Nurturing Confident, Competent Kids

Marcia Brown Rubinstien Foreword by Pamela B. Tanguay 2004 • 224pp • 9781843107705 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

The author shares her experiences of life as the parent of a child with NLD with humanity and humour. She looks not only at day to day practicalities such as making meal times easier for all the family and reaching compromises on inappropriate clothing choices but also at the long-term plan for independence.

Liane Holliday Willey Foreword by Pamela B. Tanguay 2001 • 176pp • 9781853028731 • pb • £15.99 • $22.95

Through personal vignettes, frank discussions and practical suggestions for dealing with everything from major to minor Aspie challenges, Liane, her husband and their three daughters bravely open their home to their readers, inviting them to look behind the curtains at their version of Aspie life.

Mothering Special Needs A Different Maternal Journey

Anna Karin Kingston

2007 • 208pp • 9781843105435 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

With personal accounts from mothers themselves, this book encourages women who have children with special needs to recognize and express their own aspirations and needs for self-fulfilment. It addresses the social construction of motherhood, discussing issues such as mother-blame in the context of raising a child with a learning disability.

Stand Up for Autism

A Boy, a Dog, and a Prescription for Laughter

Georgina J. Derbyshire

2010 • 144pp • 9781849050999 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

Parenting a child on the autistic spectrum can be tough, but few books take the time to celebrate the love and laughter an autistic child can elicit in their parents and those around them. In this warm, honest and laugh-out-loud tale of bringing up Bobby, now ten, Georgina Derbyshire shares and rejoices in his ‘slightly different’ childhood.

Caring for a Child with Autism A Practical Guide for Parents

Martine Ives and Nell Munro, National Autistic Society

Raising Children with Asperger’s Syndrome and High-functioning Autism Championing the Individual

Yuko Yoshida, M.D. Foreword by Lorna Wing 2012 • 256pp • 9781849053174 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

This practical companion provides concrete answers, explanations and advice so parents can understand their child’s Asperger’s and autism traits, and adapt their parenting style accordingly. It includes sections on ways to teach communication and social skills, where to find necessary support, and how to ensure the whole family can help each other.

Multicoloured Mayhem

Parenting the Many Shades of Adolescents and Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD

Jacqui Jackson

2003 • 256pp • 9781843101710 • pb • £13.99 • $24.95

Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD, and Ben has autism. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, the book explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions.

My Child Has Autism, Now What?

10 Steps to Get You Started

Susan Larson Kidd

2010 • 128pp • 9781849058414 • pb • £10.99 • $16.95

The book covers the key aspects of life with a child on the autism spectrum, including basics such as sleeping, eating, and toileting, through adapting the home, creating routines, and exploring therapy.

BESTSELLER

Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome

200 Tips and Strategies

Brenda Boyd

2003 • 208pp • 9781843101376 • pb • £12.95 • $15.95

Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.

'This totally practical, unpretentious book is well worth reading. It contains a wealth of information, simply presented, from the heart.'

- The National Association for Special Educational Needs

How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals

Chris Williams and Barry Wright Illustrated by Olive Young 2003 • 336pp • 9781843101840 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95

This introduction is an ideal resource for teachers and family members of a child with autism. In clear language and illustrations, the authors tackles common problems experienced in everyday routines and discusses how to enable better communication.

Hope for the Autism Spectrum A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention

Sally Kirk Foreword by Elizabeth Mumper , MD 2008 • 432pp • 9781843108948 • hb • £35.00 • $55.95

When Sally Kirk’s son, Will, was diagnosed with ASD, she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his life.

Here, she shares the story of her journey and how her discovery of biomedical interventions significantly improved his behaviour and changed their lives.

Appreciating Asperger Syndrome Looking at the Upside - with 300 Positive Points

Brenda Boyd Foreword by Kenneth Hall

2001 • 286pp • 9781853029967 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

2009 • 224pp • 9781843106258 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Caring for a Child with Autism is an informative handbook in association with the National Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed autistic child. This is a thorough introduction to autistic spectrum disorders..

Discussing AS in general terms, she talks through the reasons why people with AS approach life in the way they do, and what an enormous contribution they make to the world.

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The Asperkid’s Launch Pad

BESTSELLER

Home Design to Empower Everyday Superheroes

Asperkids

Jennifer Cook O’Toole

An Insider’s Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome

For Asperkids, home is both their protected lair and their launch pad into success in a neurotypical world. Jennifer O'Toole provides parents with all the help they need in planning their home environment to encourage their Asperkid superheroes to soar.

From a bedroom light switch that the child can easily reach, to a tucked-away safe place that he or she can retreat to when feeling overwhelmed or anxious, small changes in the home can boost the child's self-confidence, independence, comfort and life skills. Award-winning author Jennifer O'Toole gives readers a walk-through tour of the home highlighting the learning opportunities in every space and object.

Jennifer Cook O’Toole

2013 • 168pp • 9781849059312 • hb • £12.99 • $19.95

'With an abundance of helpful photographs, Jennifer O'Toole takes readers, room by room, as well as outside, through the hows and wherefores of those things everyone can do to create such a home with minimum outlay and maximum impact.'

- Red Reading Hub blog

Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the PreTeen and Teenage Years

Shana Nichols with Gina Marie Moravcik and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum

2009 • 352pp • 9781843108559 • pb • £15.99 • $19.95

This book covers the concerns faced by girls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to friendships and “fitting in”.

Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts

Eileen Riley-Hall Foreword by Shana Nichols 2012 • 256pp • 9781849058933 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Each chapter in this book explores a topic of concern for parents of children on the autism spectrum, offering support on issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, therapies and interventions.

Friendship and Other Weapons Group Activities to Help Young Girls Aged 5-11 to Cope with Bullying

Signe Whitson

2011 • 176pp • 9781849058759 • pb • £20.99 • $29.95

This complete, ready-to-use curriculum of group sessions uses discussion, activities and role-play games to help girls learn to stand up to bullying and to develop constructive and fulfilling friendships.

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Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey

2012 • 192pp • 9781849059022 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

As a parent, a teacher and an Aspie herself, Jennifer O'Toole provides the definitive insider's view of Asperger syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think and by exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she thinks like the children that she teaches.

Jennifer explains how theory of mind difficulties create the need for concrete forms of communication, and provides original methods to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences.

Affirming that different doesn't mean defective, this book offers the insight to connect with the Asperkids in their life and get them excited about learning.

'Asperkids has LOTS of practical ideas that will really help kids on the spectrum.'

-Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures

Gifted Children

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Edited by Kate Distin

2006 • 272pp • 9781843104391 • pb • £16.99 • $26.95

Gifted Children is a lively and informative exploration of the mystery of the gifted mind and the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families.

When Babies Read

A Practical Guide to Helping Young Children with Hyperlexia, Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

Audra Jensen Foreword by Peter S. Jensen 2005 • 192pp • 9781843108030 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Audra Jensen’ son began reading when he was only two years old. She shares her experiences of raising a child with autism and hyperlexia.

Building a Joyful Life with your Child who has Special Needs Nancy J. Whiteman and Linda Roan-Yager 2006 • 208pp • 9781843108412 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

This book considers the challenges of caring for children with physical, developmental and mental health disorders and proposes methods such as learning to see events through your child’s own eyes, celebrating their strengths and achievements and recognising how others can help your child.

Managing Family Meltdown The Low Arousal Approach and Autism

Linda Woodcock and Andrea Page Foreword by Andrew McDonnell 2009 • 176pp • 9781849050098 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

This book offers strategies to resolve common challenging behaviours using a low arousal approach – a non-aversive approach based on avoiding confrontation and reducing stress. It explains challenging behaviours, and offers guidance on how families can manage different types of challenging behaviour, such as physical aggression and self-injury.

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The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children With Special Needs Cara Koscinski

2012 • 144pp • 9781849059329 • pb • £12.99• $19.95

An accessible overview of occupational therapy explaining all the issues an occupational therapist might address with a child with special needs, or in rehabilitation from illness or injury, including core muscle strength, feeding, fine motor skills, sensory sensitivities, transitions and life-skills, and interspersed with simple activities.

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BESTSELLER

Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers

Second edition Julia Moor 2008 • 304pp • 9781843106081 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

This book is not just a collection of play ideas; it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, and ways to gain a child’s attention and build on small achievements. Each chapter covers a theme, including music, art, physical activities, playing outdoors, puzzles, turn-taking and using existing toys to create play sequences.

Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum How to Avoid Meltdowns and Have Fun! Kate E. Reynolds

Get out, Explore, and Have Fun! How Families of Children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome Can Get the Most out of Community Activities

Lisa Jo Rudy

2010 • 256pp • 9781849058094 • pb • £16.99 • $21.95

Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them. This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how such families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of their child at the same time.

Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs Engaging with Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration and Build Social Skills

Natasha Etherington

2012 • 160pp • 9781849052771 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95 13 black and white illustrations

2012 • 160pp • 9781849052788 • pb • £13.99 • $24.95 14 black and white photographs

This book highlights the aspects of parties that can cause anxiety for those on the autism spectrum and outlines practical solutions to these issues. With chapters suggesting activities for age groups 2-8, 9-12 and teenagers and will enable caregivers to plan stress free parties with ease.

Natasha Etherington offers a simple gardening program that empowers teachers and parents with little gardening know-how to get outside and use nature to help children with autism and special needs to play, learn and socialize. She provides inspiring gardening activities and explores the therapeutic potential of nature using a mindfulness approach.

Getting into the Game

Sports Programs for Kids with Autism

Veronica Smith and Stephanie Y Patterson

Fun with Messy Play

Ideas and Activities for Children with Special Needs

Everyday Activities to Help Your Young Child with Autism Live Life to the Full Simple Exercises to Boost Functional Skills, Sensory Processing, Coordination and Self-Care

Debra S. Jacobs and Dion E. Betts Foreword by Carol A. Just, OTD, OTR/L 2011 • 144pp • 9781849052382 • pb • £14.99 • $19.95

This book is full of simple occupational therapy methods and activities to help school-aged children with autism spectrum disorders. They can be integrated into everyday life and be carried out by parents or carers with no training. The activities will strengthen visual, motor, sensory processing, and self-care skills, as well as coordination.

The Accessible Games Book Katie Marl

1999 • 128pp • 9781853028304 • pb • £17.99 • $34.95

This book contains games for mixed groups including people with auditory or visual impairments, those in wheelchairs, and those with multiple disabilities.

The games can also be used as a means of improving disability awareness among the non-disabled, and have been used successfully with groups of people of all abilities and ages.

Creative Coping Skills for Children Emotional Support through Arts and Crafts Activities

Bonnie Thomas Illustrated by Bonnie Thomas

Tracey Beckerleg

2009 • 192pp • 9781843109211 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95 approximately 65 photographs and line drawings

Detailing six sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis and offers all the advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments.

This activity book heightens the sensory perception of children with special needs through the imaginative use of everyday ‘messy’ materials like baked beans, condensed milk, jelly or glue.

This resource comprises a collection of fun, flexible, tried-and-tested activities and make-it-yourself workbooks for parents and professionals to help a child in need of extra emotional support find the coping skills that fit them best. Each activity lists the materials required and includes clear directions for how to do it.

The Asperger Children’s Toolkit Francis Musgrave

The Asperkid's Not-YourAverage-Coloring-Book Jennifer Cook O'Toole

Small Steps Forward

Foreword by Dr Connie Kasari 2012 • 256pp • 9781849052498 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95 50 black and white drawings and 50 black and white photographs

2012 • 72pp • 9781849052931 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Likeable characters guide children with AS aged approximately 8-13 through common areas of difficulty, from anxiety and sensory overload to friendship and social situations. By working through the activities and tools with an adult, children with AS will learn to build upon their strengths and develop strategies for coping with areas of difficulty.

2008 • 160pp • 9781843106418 • pb • £12.99 • $20.95 34 b&w photographs

2013 • 64pp • 9781849059589 • pb • £7.50

Gathering the artistic talents of children with Asperger syndrome and artists from around the world, as well as her own artwork, Jennifer O'Toole has created a one-of-a-kind coloring book. Full of Aspie special interests – mythology, science, math, and more – this cool coloring book is educational, fun, and above all a celebration of difference!

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Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School Child with Special Needs

Second edition Sarah Newman 2008 • 272pp • 9781843106937 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

This new edition of an award-winning book includes up-to-date research and practice, providing parents and carers with a host of ideas to encourage their child’s development. The games and activities use toys and materials which most children will already have, and involve no special preparation. They are also fun to play.

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Supportive Parenting

Becoming an Advocate for Your Child with Special Needs

Jan Starr Campito

2007 • 256pp • 9781843108511 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

When Jan Campito entered the world of special needs, she trusted the experts to tell her what was wrong, and how to proceed to help her children. As she realized that no one else was stepping in to obtain appropriate help, she decided to take on that responsibility. Here Jan shares some of her experiences and what she has learnt in the process.

Securing Appropriate Education Provision for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Allison Hope-West Foreword by Dr. Glenys Jones 2010 • 144pp • 9781849051538 • pb • £15.99 • $26.95

This guide walks you through the entire journey of securing appropriate educational provision for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The author explains the implications of having, or not having, a diagnosis; how to obtain a Statement of SEN; how to find and secure an appropriate school; and how to work effectively with outside agencies.

Choosing a School for a Child With Special Needs Ruth Birnbaum

2009 • 288pp • 9781843109877 • pb • £15.99 • $26.95

From drawing up a list of possibilities and setting up a school visit, to asking the right questions and recording your opinions in order to make an informed decision, Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs will guide you through this complex and stressful process with confidence and ease.

The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law

Over 400 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Every Educator Needs to Know about the Legal Rights of Exceptional Children and their Parents

George A. Giuliani

2012 • 320pp • 9781849058827 • pb • £24.99 • $39.95

This useful handbook provides educators with a practical understanding of the laws that are in place to protect the children with special needs that they support. Written in a user-friendly Q and A format, it covers all of the key areas of special education law including Free Appropriate Public Education, related services, and discipline.

Disabled Children and the Law Research and Good Practice

Second edition Janet Read, Luke Clements and David Ruebain 2006 • 320pp • 9781843102809 • pb • £25.00 • $39.95

Now in its completely updated second edition, this accessible guide provides essential information about how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development for disabled children and young people. The authors take an anti-discriminatory and inclusive approach that involves parents and children in decision-making and advocacy.

The Complete Guide to Creating a Special Needs Life Plan A Comprehensive Approach Integrating Life, Resource, Financial, and Legal Planning to Ensure a Brighter Future for a Person with a Disability

Hal Wright CFP® Foreword by James Faber 2013 • 360pp • 9781849059145 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95 12 black and white diagrams

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The First Book of Speaking Up: A Plain Text Guide to Advocacy

John Tufail and Kate Lyon

2007 • 96pp • 9781843104759 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

This book introduces the concept of advocacy and explores appropriate advocacy models, for example peer group supportive models, and examines different forms of advocacy such as campaign advocacy, crisis or intervention advocacy, volunteer advocacy and health complaints advocacy. It is illustrated with colour drawings and case studies.

Rules and Standards

The Second Book of Speaking Up: A Plain Text Guide to Advocacy

John Tufail and Kate Lyon

2007 • 48pp • 9781843104766 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

This book explores the idea of rules and standards for advocacy and looks at the advocacy charter. It covers issues such as whether an advocate should share a confidence if they are worried that their advocacy partner might self-harm. It is illustrated throughout with colour drawings and case studies.

Listen Up! Speak Up!

The Third Book of Speaking Up A Plain Text Guide to Advocacy

John Tufail and Kate Lyon

2007 • 56pp • 9781843104773 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

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Introducing Advocacy

This book uses examples of advocacy to explore how to be a good advocate, emphasising the importance of listening to and working with an advocacy partner and explaining how to prepare for and behave in meetings.

It is illustrated throughout with colour drawings and case studies.

Advocacy in Action

The Fourth Book of Speaking Up: A Plain Text Guide to Advocacy

John Tufail and Kate Lyon

2007 • 72pp • 9781843104780 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

This book looks at problems that can occur in an advocacy partnership, such as dependency on the advocate and conflict between partners. It also discusses advocacy and the law. It is illustrated with colour drawings and case studies showing the positive results of self-advocacy on the individuals themselves, as well as on their families and carers.

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I am Special

A Workbook to Help Children, Teens and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Understand Their Diagnosis, Gain Confidence and Thrive

Second edition Peter Vermeulen 2013 • 256pp • 9781849052665 • pb • £22.99 (£19.16 + VAT ) • $36.95

I am Special is a programme for helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum to understand themselves and their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive. Specially-designed worksheets, included on a CD in a handy printable format, are completed to build up a unique and personal book about the individual and promote self-understanding.

Teaching Your Child with Love and Skill

A Guide for Parents and Other Educators of Children with Autism, including Moderate to Severe Autism

Joyce Show

2012 • 400pp • 9781849058766 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

This book shows parents how to nurture the learning and development of their child with autism by adapting different educational strategies. Parents will learn how to motivate play, encourage communication, stimulate cognitive development, and teach important everyday life skills.

Autism and Flexischooling A Shared Classroom and Homeschooling Approach

Clare Lawrence Foreword by Dr Luke Beardon

Teaching Children with Autism and Related Spectrum Disorders An Art and a Science

Christy L. Magnusen Foreword by Tony Attwood 2005 • 128pp • 9781843107477 • pb • £15.99 • $23.95

Based on 25 years of working with children with ASDs Magnusen contends that teachers who can blend the ‘science’ of education methodology with the ‘art’ of teaching are best able to reach these children.

She takes a fresh look at established and more recent teaching methods and then explores why, when and how these techniques should be applied.

Pre-Schoolers with Autism

An Education and Skills Training Programme for Parents - Manual for Parents

Avril V. Brereton and Bruce J. Tonge

2005 • 128pp • 9781843103424 • pb • £16.99 • $26.95

This training programme has been developed in response to a real need for evidence-based early interventions for very young autistic children. It is designed to reduce the severity of emotional/ behavioural difficulties by managing a child’s particular problems and encouraging effective collaboration between professionals and parents.

Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Learning Preferences and Strengths

Heather MacKenzie

2008 • 272pp • 9781843106234 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95

This book provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child’s learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation.

2012 • 144pp • 9781849052795 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

The book explains flexishchooling as a successful alternative to full time school or full time home education for students with ASD. Includes examples from primary and secondary level

Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through Everyday Transitions Small Changes - Big Challenges

John Smith, Jane Donlan and Bob Smith

2012 • 176pp • 9781849052757 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95 41 black and white illustrations

Facing any type of change can cause confusion and anxiety for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

This book looks at the changes in everyday life that can be a big deal for a child with autism and offers parents simple and effective strategies that make change less of a daily challenge.

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100 Learning Games for Special Needs with Music, Movement, Sounds and...Silence Johanne Hanko

2011 • 128pp • 9781849052474 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95 120 black and white illustrations

This book provides inspiration and guidance for special education teachers, assistants, parents and carers on how to use lively play ideas to foster learning.

Targeting key skills such as listening, self-awareness, movement, creative thinking and relaxation, each game has been developed with the capabilities of children with special needs in mind

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Practical Mathematics for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Delays Jo Adkins and Sue Larkey Foreword by Tony Attwood Illustrated by 178 colour illustrations

2013 • 144pp • 9781849054003 • pb • £24.99 • $39.95 178 colour illustrations

This book provides practical strategies for teaching key mathematics concepts to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays. The authors explain how to incorporate a child’s special interest into learning in order to help them engage fully with new concepts, and how to incorporate mathematics into daily living skills.

Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders A Blueprint for Life

Thomas L. Whitman and Nicole DeWitt

2011 • 336pp • 9781849058643 • pb • £20.99 • $29.95

This book provides a blueprint for an educational intervention program that is evidence-based, comprehensive and integrative in its approach.

Grouping techniques into five categories, the book examines autism spectrum disorders within a developmental context, and shows that interventions with autistic individuals can be really successful.

Teaching Theory of Mind A Curriculum for Children with High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Related Social Challenges

Kirstina Ordetx Foreword by Susan J. Moreno 2012 • 112pp • 9781849058971 • pb • £21.99 • $34.95 Over 200 cut-out-and-use flash cards

This book provides an innovative, easy-to-follow curriculum for teaching children with autism spectrum disorders to relate to and interact with others successfully by developing basic Theory of Mind skills. Containing twelve lesson plans and 220 cut-out-and-keep cards, it is an essential resource for teachers and other education professionals.

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How to Detect Developmental Delay and What to Do Next

Practical Interventions for Home and School

Mary Mountstephen

2010 • 176pp • 9781849050227 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

This guide offers practical advice on how to recognize the signs of developmental delay, address difficulties effectively, and help the child to flourish.

The author presents a practical approach to dealing with developmental delay, equipping readers with the knowledge, understanding and tools to tackle problems successfully.

Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Useful Strategies for Home, School, and the Community

Dion E Betts and Nancy J Patrick

2008 • 192pp • 9781843108962 • pb • £12.99 • $20.95

If you have a child on the autism spectrum who struggles with the challenges of daily life, then this book is for you! The book is peppered with vignettes and stories of real-life situations and successes, and offers clever ideas for tackling everyday difficulties, such as bathing, bedtime, school trips, and selecting the right child minder.

Helping Students Take Control of Everyday Executive Functions The Attention Fix

Paula Moraine

2012 • 208pp • 9781849058841 • pb • £16.99 • $26.95

This book presents an innovative model for strengthening and developing executive function in any student, including those with attention, memory, organization, planning, inhibition, initiative, and flexibility difficulties. It provides guidance on how to support each student’s evolving executive function.

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Disorganized Children

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Edited by Samuel M. Stein and Uttom Chowdhury 2006 • 344pp • 9781843101482 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

In this book, psychiatrists, speech, family and occupational therapists and neurodevelopment specialists present a range of behavioural and psychological strategies to help disorganized children improve concentration and performance in the classroom and deal with a variety of behaviour and social interaction difficulties.

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The Homunculi Approach to Social and Emotional Wellbeing A Flexible CBT Programme for Young People on the Autism Spectrum or with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Healthy Mindsets for Super Kids A Resilience Programme for Children Aged 7-14

Stephanie Azri Foreword by Jennifer Cartmel Illustrated by Sid Azri

Anne Greig and Tommy MacKay Forewrord by Rita Jordan 2013 • 96pp • 9781843105510 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95 A1 poster, 9 downloadable videos and 15 worksheets

The Homunculi are little men who live in the brain and control our actions and thoughts. This concept provides a platform to enable the creation of scenarios that help children to visualise different aspects of their character. This is the complete guide to the intervention, which comprises a series of one-hour sessions over a period of 8-10 weeks.

2013 • 176pp • 9781849053150 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

This 10 session program is designed to boost resilience in children aged 7—14. With help from a comic strip story and superhero characters, each session tackles a key issue, from forming healthy relationships and overcoming anxiety, to dealing with grief and thinking positively. Worksheets, creative activities and tips for parents are included.

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Understanding and Supporting Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Edited by Paul Cooper 1999 • 272pp • 9781853026669 • pb • £19.99 • $39.95

The contributors stress that EBDs are a form of communication, albeit an antagonistic one, and evaluate the success of different methods of intervention in clinical, educational and family settings. They argue that successful intervention requires an appreciation of the complex interplay in the social and personal factors affecting each child.

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Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children

Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD

Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely

CBT to Help Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to Understand and Express Affection A Manual for Professionals

Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett

2013 • 152pp • 9781849054126 • pb • £19.99 • $35.00 Approx. 70 black and white figures

The authors provide CBT programme for use by professionals to address the difficulty children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders have in expressing, experiencing and enjoying affection appropriately with friends, family members and other adults.

From Like to Love for Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

2002 • 336pp • 9781843107149 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

Learning How to Express and Enjoy Affection with Family and Friends

Friendship requires hard work, and the odds are heavily stacked against those with autism spectrum conditions.

Designed for younger children, this comprehensive set of enjoyable activities emphasizes foundation skills such as social referencing, regulating behavior, conversational reciprocity and synchronized actions.

Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett

'This Publication is much more than a book, it is a prescription of detailed objective-based interventions in developmental progression for children aged 2 to 8 to develop friendships, relationships and appropriate social behaviour.'

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TONY ATTWOOD

2013 • 176pp • 9781849054362 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often find it difficult to express like or love for someone. This book, by the leading experts, addresses this issue in practical terms, providing carefully created activities in which parents can help a child with ASD to develop their ability to understand affection and to express it appropriately.

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Video Modeling for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Visual Supports for Visual Thinkers

Sarah Murray and Brenna Noland

Lisa Rogers

Practical Ideas for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Special Educational Needs

A Practical Guide for Parents and Professionals

Foreword by Gary B. Mesibov

2012 • 144pp • 9781849059008 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95 5 black and white figures

This book provides step-by-step guidance for using innovative video modeling techniques to support the development of young children with autism spectrum disorders. It shows how to film personalized videos that highlight the exact skill that is being taught and how to incorporate these videos into the child’s daily routine to encourage learning.

How Behavioral Optometry Can Unlock Your Child’s Potential

2013 • 224pp • 9781849059459 • pb • £29.99 • $49.95 With CD of visual supports

This book is packed with effective visual tools to assist in the education of students with special education needs. It covers how the classroom environment is laid out, schedules and time planning aids, different education approaches and the teaching of social rules and appropriate behavior. All the supports are explained with examples and photos.

Everyday Education

Visual Support for Children with Autism

Identifying and Overcoming Blocks to Concentration, SelfEsteem and School Success with Vision Therapy

Pernille Dyrbjerg and Maria Vedel

Joel H. Warshowsky

Foreword by Lennart Pedersen

This comprehensive guide to behavioral optometry and vision therapy will be a welcome resource for adults investigating how to best help children whose lives are negatively impacted by vision problems. It fully explains the variety of conditions that could be causing problems and the therapies, techniques and aids that can treat them.

Fully illustrated with inspiring examples, this book provides a wealth of ideas for creating visual support aids for children on the autism spectrum. Photographs and clear, practical explanations describe how these tools can be arranged helpfully around the home for the child to use.

2007 • 128pp • 9781843104575 • hb • £15.99 • $26.95

2012 • 160pp • 9781849058810 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/ HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Teach Me with Pictures

40 Fun Picture Scripts to Develop Play and Communication Skills in Children on the Autism Spectrum

Simone Griffin, Ruth Harris and Linda Hodgdon Illustrated by Ralph Butler

Lisa A. Kurtz

2013 • 168pp • 9781849052016 • pb • £19.99 (£18.77 + VAT ) • $32.95 350 black and white picture scripts

2006 • 108pp • 9781843108269 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

JKP Essentials This book provides an overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD and specific learning disabilities. It is appropriate for parents and professionals alike and offers non-technical explanations of how vision difficulties are screened for and advice on where to seek appropriate professional care.

An easy-to-use resource for professionals and parents, this book is full of fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures. It contains 40 visual scripts across a range of different activities such as drawing, cooking, imaginative play, and life skills.

Lisa Kurtz writes in an open and informative way which holds your attention giving an easy to understand description of the problem experienced by many of the children that we see in `Special Times'

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Seeing Through New Eyes

Changing the Lives of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities Through Vision Therapy

Melvin Kaplan Foreword by Stephen Edelson, Autism Research Insti 2005 • 208pp • 9781843108009 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Dr. Kaplan identifies common ASD symptoms such as hand-flapping, poor eye contact and tantrums as typical responses to the confusion caused by vision disorder.

He also explains the effects of difficulties that people with autism experience with “ambient vision”, including a lack of spatial awareness and trouble with coordination.

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Visual Bridges for Special Learners

A Complete Resource of 32 Differentiated Learning Activities for People with Moderate Learning and Communication Disabilities

Julia Moor

2013 • 344 • 9781849053013 • pb • 39.99 • $74.50

This book presents 32 original learning sessions to develop learning skills, selfawareness and awareness of others, explore representation, language and literacy, cooperation and teamwork. Each session includes worksheets, learning aims and suggestions for differentiation and extension appropriate for a variety of settings and abilities.

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APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS

Planning to Learn

Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis

Keely Harper-Hill and Stephanie Lord

An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and other Professionals

Albert J Kearney

2007 • 120pp • 9781843108603 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

JKP Essentials Albert J. Kearney explains the kinds of learning and reinforcement processes that form the basis of ABA programs. He then describes how the science of behavior analysis can be applied to real life problems.

He looks at how behavior is assessed and various intervention techniques that are often employed with children who have special needs.

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The Verbal Behavior Approach

A Step-by-Step Curriculum for Early Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders Lindsay Hilsen, M.Ed., BCBA

2011 • 416 • 9781849058742 • pb • £35.00 • $65.00

This curriculum gives a clear outline on what and how to teach the young child with autism, using principles of applied behavior analysis. The book is divided into three sections: Assessment, Curriculum and Mastered, each with built-in data collection. It covers nearly 90 steps in a child’s development, broken down into manageable tasks.

A Step-by-Step ABA Curriculum for Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Age 3-10) Lindsay Hilsen, M.Ed., BCBA

How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders

2013 • 384pp • 9781849059282 • pb • £35.00 (£29.17 + VAT ) • $50.00

Mary Lynch Barbera with Tracy Rasmussen

This curriculum gives a clear outline on what and how to teach the child aged 3 to 10 with autism, using principles of applied behavior analysis. The book is divided into three sections: Assessment, Curriculum and Mastered, each with built-in data collection.

It covers 10 pivotal areas of a child’s development, broken down into manageable tasks.

2007 • 200pp • 9781843108528 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis that is based on B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behaviour. In this book Barbera draws on her experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it.

Creating and Using a Personal Planner with Young People on the Autism Spectrum 2007 • 144pp • 9781843105619 • pb • £27.50 • $43.95

The authors share tried and tested techniques for creating and using a personal planner to help individuals on the autism spectrum to develop independence. This illustrated photocopiable workbook is packed with guidance, support and helpful notes for those new to, or experienced in, working with children and young people with ASD.

Making it a Success

Practical Strategies and Worksheets for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sue Larkey Foreword by Tony Attwood 2005 • 120pp • 9781843102045 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

This is a resource to help teachers and TAs effectively integrate students with special needs in the classroom.

With photocopiable worksheets, creative ideas and teacher notes, Larkey presents effective ways of helping children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social skills, reading, writing and maths, play and general behaviour.

Tales from the Table

Developing Flexibility Skills in Children and Teens with Autism

The Verbal Behavior Approach

Margaret Anderson

Linda Miller

Mary Lynch Barbera with Tracy Rasmussen

This is a practitioner’s account of the successes and limitations of using Lovaas/ABA home education with five young boys on the autistic spectrum. The abilities and skills of these children before, during and after intervention are documented with a focus on the realities of undertaking Lovaas/ABA home education.

Typified by rigid behaviour, narrow interests, obsessions and poor problem solving skills, limited flexibility often presents a considerable barrier to learning for students with autism. This book provides a comprehensive framework with which to improve flexible thinking and reduce problem behaviours.

Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism

Making the Move

How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders

October 2013 • 480 minutes • 9780857008572 • Downloadable audio file • £10.99 (£9.16 + VAT ) • $17.95

The Parent’s Guide to InHome ABA Programs

Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Behavior Analysis for your Child with Autism

Elle Olivia Johnson

2012 • 128pp • 9781849059183 • pb • £9.99 • $16.95

Concise and practical, this handbook explains the ins and outs of Applied Behavior Analysis in a chatty Q&A format. It covers everything parents need to know from what a typical in-home session will entail, to how to navigate their relationship with their ABA therapist, to how to get more involved and begin using ABA methods themselves.

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Lovaas/ABA Intervention with Children on the Autistic Spectrum 2007 • 128pp • 9781843103066 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Building A Future Together

Edited by Mickey Keenan, Mary Henderson, Ken P. Kerr and Karola Dillenburger Foreword by Professor Gina Green 2005 • 304pp • 9781843103103 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

This practical book gives detailed guidance on how to develop a tailored Applied Behavioural Analysis programme that includes the key features of ABA: detailed individual behaviour assessment, reinforcement strategies to encourage new behaviours and systematic programme implementation.

The 5P Approach to Thinking, Learning and Behaviour

2013 • 176pp • 9781849053624 • pb • £24.99 (£23.47 + VAT ) • $39.95

A Guide for Schools and Parents on the Transfer of Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) from Primary to Secondary School

K.I. Al-Ghani and Lynda Kenward Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2009 • 96pp • 9781843109341 • pb • £19.99 • $42.95 7 cartoons

This book provides guidance for schools and parents on how to make the transfer from primary to secondary as easy as possible for children with ASDs. .

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Asperger’s Syndrome - That Explains Everything Strategies for Education, Life and Just About Everything Else

Stephen Bradshaw Foreword by Professor Francesca Happé 2012 • 304pp • 9781849053518 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

This book clearly explains proven and practical approaches in education and care that will enable young people with AS to thrive. The author uses anecdotes from his extensive teaching experience to illustrate potential problems relating to anxiety, communication, social rules, relationships and classroom behaviour, and put forward solutions.

How to Make School Make Sense A Parents’ Guide to Helping the Child with Asperger Syndrome

Clare Lawrence

2008 • 128pp • 9781843106647 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

Every child’s education relies on a partnership between parents, professionals and, of course, the child.

This book gives parents of children with Asperger syndrome (AS) practical advice on how to make the most of this important partnership and work with schools to ensure their child’s needs are being met.

Working with Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom An Insider’s Guide

Gill D. Ansell

2010 • 176pp • 9781849051569 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

The book begins by exploring how children with AS operate and the implications for mainstream school settings. It goes on to give practical advice for one-onone working, DIY resources for visual learners, tools for effective assessment, and much more. Information on how personal wellbeing can be maintained in stressful situations is included.

Specialist Support Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorder Students in Mainstream Settings Sally Hewitt 2004 • 128pp • 9781843102908 • pb • £14.99 • $25.95

This comprehensive guide is bursting with achievable teaching strategies for those involved with ASD students in the school environment. Hewitt shows that providing specialist support in schools enables students with ASDs and associated behavioural difficulties to become more included in pre-school, primary and secondary mainstream classes.

Quick, Easy and Effective Behaviour Management Ideas for the Classroom Nicola S. Morgan

Improving Learning Through Dynamic Assessment

2008 • 128pp • 9781843109518 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

2013 • 176pp • 9781849053730 • pb • £29.99 • $49.95

This book provides practical strategies that work and includes worksheets, rewards and fully photocopiable resources. The ideas are based around a framework developed by the author called The 10 Rs for Behaviour Management. These are effective techniques for managing children in the classroom, no matter what the behavioural difficulties are.

This is a practical tool for helping to assess and support children aged 4+ with learning challenges based on an innovative approach. The resource contains photocopiable activities, checklists, handouts for teachers/parents to use with children and training materials explaining the approach in terms understandable to all participating adults.

Count Me In!

Classroom Tales

Ideas for Actively Engaging Students in Inclusive Classrooms

Richard Rose and Michael Shevlin Foreword by Paul Cooper 2010 • 144pp • 9781843109556 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95

Count Me In! provides practical ways of involving young people in the inclusive classroom. At its heart is a recognition of the power of getting students involved and the value this can bring to their education. It includes a host of ways to get children involved, from seeking their opinions on lessons to allowing them to have a say in school life.

Common SENse for the Inclusive Classroom

How Teachers Can Maximise Existing Skills to Support Special Educational Needs

Richard Hanks

2010 • 272pp • 9781849050579 • pb • £17.99 • $26.95

The book acts as a teaching menu, offering a variety of options that teachers can use as and when they see fit. The author gets to the heart of issues associated with teaching mixed ability classes, offering more flexible alternatives to traditional teaching strategies and suggesting helpful approaches that really work.

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Rebecca A. Moyes Foreword by Susan J. Moreno 2001 • 192pp • 9781853029677 • pb • £16.99 • $29.95

This book provides practical, hands-on strategies to teach social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. Instruction is included to enhance the development of appropriate, measurable, and meaningful individualized education plans (IEPs). Lesson plans are included to facilitate the ability to ‘teach’ these goals.

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A Practical Classroom Resource

Fraser Lauchlan and Donna Carrigan

Using Storytelling to Build Emotional, Social and Academic Skills across the Primary Curriculum

Jennifer M Fox Eades

2005 • 160pp • 9781843103042 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Fox Eades shows how storytelling is a crucial element of children’s education that can enrich the school curriculum and encourage social and thinking skills.

She discusses the different kinds of story that are useful in the classroom, and explores the impact of individual and group dynamics on the telling and reception of these stories.

Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom Advice and Strategies for Teachers

Stacey W. Betts, Dion E. Betts, and Lisa N. Gerber-Eckard Foreword by Peter Riffle 2007 • 160pp • 9781843108405 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Based on the experiences of classroom teachers, and written from a teacher’s perspective, this book provides easy-to-apply strategies that support and encourage AS students in the mainstream classroom, from organization and time management techniques to framing classroom instructions to make lessons more accessible for children with AS. BESTSELLER

Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know Second Edition

Matt Winter with Clare Lawrence

2011 • 128pp • 9781849052030 • pb • £11.99 • $19.95

This book gives a summary of up-to-date information on AS, describing the characteristics to look out for, and offering simple strategies for adapting to the educational needs of students with AS. Packed with practical advice, it answers key questions such as ‘Am I qualified to teach this child?’ and ‘How can I help the pupil with AS to learn?’

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Addressing the Unproductive Classroom Behaviours of Students with Special Needs Steve Chinn

2010 • 144pp • 9781849050500 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95

This book will help you recognise potential indicators of Asperger Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD/HD, physical disabilities and speech and language disorders; explores the benefits of different interventions; and offers practical strategies for improving pupils’ behaviours, social skills and self-esteem.

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with HighFunctioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom A Guide for Teachers and Parents

Rebecca A. Moyes

2002 • 160pp • 9781843107194 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a child’s social skills? What do they do about problem behaviors? This book provides explanations for these behaviours, and practical help for both teachers and parents to address them. Teachers learn how to create environmental supports and to incorporate specific teaching strategies.

A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools Lee A. Wilkinson Foreword by Diane Twachtman-Cullen 2010 • 208pp • 9781849058117 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95 4 figures, 11 tables, 9 boxes

This book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions. It offers a balance of conceptual, practical and empirical information designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap in identifying, assessing, and treating school-aged children with autismrelated conditions.

A Practical Guide for Teachers of Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Secondary Education Debra Costley, Elaine Keane, Trevor Clark and Kathie Lane 2012 • 160pp • 9781849053105 • pb • £16.99 • $25.95

This book has all the essential guidance and tools that anyone working in education will need to help students on the autism spectrum perform to their best potential and stay organised and on track with their school work. The book also covers general obstacles including social situations, anxiety, mental health and the next steps after school.

E-Safety for the i-Generation Combating the Misuse and Abuse of Technology in Schools

Nikki Giant

2013 • 144pp • 9781849059442 • pb • £15.99 • $25.00

A practical, hands-on resource on e-safety, covering what the online dangers are, what e-safety is, how to adopt a whole school approach and implement an e-safety policy, and involving parents and carers in e-safety at home. A model policy is included, plus activities and photocopiable handouts to use with young people to educate them on e-safety.

Cyberbullying

Activities to Help Children and Teens to Stay Safe in a Texting, Twittering, Social Networking World

Vanessa Rogers

2011 • 176pp • 9781849052139 • pb • £16.99 • $27.95

Designed to tackle challenging behaviour before it occurs and make the learning environment more pleasant and constructive for everyone, this invaluable took kit supplies teachers with a wealth of strategies for dealing with everything from calling out to aggressive behaviour with steps to ensure positive behaviour is continually reinforced.

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Helping Young Children and Their Parents to Deal with Anger

Warwick Pudney and Éliane Whitehouse Foreword by Tina Rae 2011 • 224pp • 9781849052177 • pb • £16.99 • $27.95

This book is packed with advice and strategies for understanding and managing anger in children under five, with guidance on how to help a parent or caregiver to cope with their angry feelings too. The authors outline the different reasons children may feel, and offer strategies to combat negative feelings and minimize outbursts.

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Starving the Anger Gremlin

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management for Young People

Kate Collins-Donnelly

2012 • 88pp • 9781849052863 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

The anger gremlin feeds off anger and gets bigger the angrier you get. The only way to stop him is to starve him of angry feelings, and this workbook teaches you how. Fun and simple activities help young people to understand and control their anger. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles, it is an ideal anger management resource.

2010 • 128pp • 9781849051057 • pb • £9.99 • $16.95

Children and teenagers text, network and twitter online as second nature, but when technology is used to threaten or intimidate someone, they can turn into a source of fear. This book is packed with advice, games and activities for people to help young people understand what cyberbullying is, how they should behave online and how to stay safe.

Cyberbullying and E-safety What Educators and Other Professionals Need to Know

Adrienne Katz

A Kit Bag for Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Classroom Nicola S. Morgan and Gillian Ellis

Little Volcanoes

2012 • 256pp • 9781849052764 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95 44 b&w illustrations, 23 tables

This book offers the tools to tackle cyberbullying and improve e-safety education. It covers different forms of cyberbullying and its impacts, who is vulnerable, how it can be prevented and how to respond. It incorporates young people’s views, drawing on survey responses of 8,000 young people, and advocates their involvement in e-safety education.

Starving the Anxiety Gremlin

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management for Young People

Kate Collins-Donnelly

2012 • 88pp • 9781849052863 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

The activities in this workbook will help young people understand why they get anxious and how to use simple, practical techniques to manage and control their anxiety. Suitable to work through alone or with a parent or practitioner.

Starving the Stress Gremlin

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Stress Management for Young People

Kate Collins-Donnelly

2013 • 136pp • 9781849053402 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95 10 b&w line drawings

Using example scenarios, activities and young people’s comments this workbook is designed to teach them effective emotional management skills and is aimed at those working with young people as well as parents.

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Working with Anger and Young People Nick Luxmoore

Why Do I Have To?

A Book for Children Who Find Themselves Frustrated by Everyday Rules

Laurie Leventhal-Belfer

2006 • 152pp • 9781843104667 • pb • £15.99 • $29.95

Illustrated by Luisa Montaini-Klovdahl

Working with Anger and Young People warns against ‘quick fix’ solutions to dealing with anger, and draws on the author’s experiences of youth counselling and training workshops to propose helpful interventions for addressing anger effectively and moving on from it.

This book looks at a set of everyday challenges for children at home, with their friends, and at school. The author empathizes with children’s wish to do things their way, explains clearly why their way does not work, and provides a list of practical suggestions for how to cope with these challenges and avoid feelings of frustration.

Helping Children to Cope with Change, Stress and Anxiety A Photocopiable Activities Book

Deborah M. Plummer Illustrated by Alice Harper 2010 • 144pp • 9781843109600 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

Plummer offers over 100 activities aimed at helping children to build emotional resilience. With a mixture of short, snappy activities and longer guided visualizations, these exercises are suitable for use with individuals or groups, and many are appropriate for use with children with complex needs or speech and language difficulties.

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Anger Management Games for Children Deborah M. Plummer

2008 • 160pp • 9781843106289 • pb • £16.99 • $29.95

This book helps adults to understand, manage and reflect on children’s anger. Featuring a wealth of games, it is designed to foster successful anger management strategies for children aged 5-12. It covers the theory behind the games, and includes a broad range of activities: active and passive, verbal and non-verbal, and for different sized groups.

How to Be Angry

An Assertive Anger Expression Group Guide for Kids and Teens

Signe Whitson Dr Nicholas J. Long 2011 • 216pp • 9781849058674 • pb • £20.99 • $29.95

This group program provides step-by-step guidelines for building anger management and assertive emotional expression skills through tailored lessons, group activities and thought-provoking discussions.

Suitable for use with children and teenagers aged 5 - 18, this resource will help children to overcome selfdestructive patterns of behaviour.

2008 • 80pp • 9781843108917 • pb • £6.99 • $10.95

Focusing and Calming Games for Children

Mindfulness Strategies and Activities to Help Children to Relax, Concentrate and Take Control

Deborah M. Plummer Illustrated by Jane Serrurier 2012 • 152pp • 9781849051439 • pb • £15.99 • $27.95

A book of games and activities to help children to focus, concentrate, and stay calm. The book includes a comprehensive but accessible theory section, and a host of games and activities suitable for use with groups or individual children aged 5–12.

Ideas for adaptation for children with attention and concentration difficulties are included.

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Virginia S. Cowen

2011 • 208pp • 9781848190498 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Massage techniques are widely and effectively used in treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to address sensory issues, motor problems and touch receptivity. This book is the perfect resource to find a therapy - or combination of therapies - to suit the individual needs of each child.

Chi for Children

A Practical Guide to Teaching Tai Chi and Qigong in Schools and the Community

Betty Sutherland

2011 • 160pp • 9781848190559 • Mixed media product • £34.99 (£30.43 + VAT ) • $49.95

Learning the Chinese arts of Tai Chi and Qigong is a great way for children to relax, have fun, and strengthen body and mind. This easy-to-use teacher training pack provides step-by-step instructions and simple techniques that enable anyone to teach Tai Chi and Qigong to children.

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Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism

A Home Program from Chinese Medicine

Louisa Silva Foreword by Dr. Anita Cignolini 2011 • 144pp • 9781848190702 • pb • £19.05 (£17.89 + VAT ) • $24.95

With step-by-step instructions and an accompanying DVD demonstrating the technique in action, this book offers parents guidance on how to adopt qigong massage into their child’s daily routine.

Yoga Therapy for Every Special Child

Meeting Needs in a Natural Setting

Nancy Williams Illustrated by Leslie White 2010 • 208pp • 9781848190276 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Yoga therapy is gaining rapid recognition as a treatment that can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of children with a variety of complex needs.

Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Dion E. Betts and Stacey W. Betts Forewords by Louise Goldberg and Joshua S. Betts 2006 • 104pp • 9781843108177 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Offering a range of gentle and fun yoga positions and breathing techniques that are effective in dealing with the increased levels of anxiety, disorientation and tactile sensitivity often found in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities A Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Lisa A. Kurtz

2008 • 208pp • 9781843108641 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

JKP Essentials Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities. The book covers a wide variety of mindbody interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically based methods, and alternative medical systems.

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Sensory Stimulation

Sensory-Focused Activities for People with Physical and Multiple Disabilities

Susan Fowler Foreword by Hilary Johnson

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Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome Different Sensory Experiences Different Perceptual Worlds

2006 • 248pp • 9781843104551 • pb • £35.00 • $55.95

Olga Bogdashina

This photocopiable resource provides the reader with a step-by-step approach to organising sensory-focused activities for carers and professionals working with people with physical, multiple or complex disabilities.

Importantly, it also presents information on sensory stimulation within a framework that embraces the person’s daily environment.

2003 • 224pp • 9781843101666 • pb • £14.95 • $24.95

Sensory Smarts

A Book for Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Sensory Integration Problems

Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr. Illustrated by J.M. Berns. With Christian P. Chara 2004 • 80pp • 9781843107835 • pb • £12.99 • $20.95

Christian is a 12-year-old who has suffered from over- and under-sensitivity issues since birth. Through detection, diagnosis, therapy and treatment, this book looks at the battles, frustrations and triumphs familiar to those with (or caring for those with) sensory integration difficulties.

Practical Sensory Programmes For Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Special Needs

Sue Larkey

2006 • 112pp • 9781843104797 • pb • £19.99 • $31.95

This book offers a six-step approach to developing a programme to help children cope with sensory input they find overwhelming, and to identify activities they find relaxing or rewarding. Larkey gives over 30 activities using touch, sound, taste, vision and movement, and gives advice on how to use them to improve children’s communication skills.

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Simple Low-cost Games and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning I'll tell you why I can't wear those clothes

Forewords by Wendy Lawson and Theo Peeters Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. She singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention.

Multisensory Rooms and Environments

Controlled Sensory Experiences for People with Profound and Multiple Disabilities

Susan Fowler

2008 • 256pp • 9781843104629 • pb • £35.00 • $55.95

Designed use with people with multiple disabilities, this photocopiable resource explains the theory underlying multisensory environments. It outlines the practicalities of planning, setting up and equipping a multisensory space, and features useful checklists and tools for creating multisensory experiences in both designed and everyday settings.

Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism Merope Pavlides

2008 • 208pp • 9781843108672 • pb • £15.99 • $22.95

This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills and improve quality of life. Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions. She emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and monitoring progress.

Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism Nicole Martin

2009 • 160pp • 9781849058070 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

The book is packed with suggestions for providing art therapy for children with autism, covering topics such as the materials required, safety issues, how to set up a workspace, and managing difficult behaviour.

Nicole Martin is a qualified art therapist specializing in working with children with autism, and she also has a brother with autism.

Art Therapy with Children on the Autistic Spectrum Beyond Words

Kathy Evans and Janek Dubowski

Living Sensationally

Understanding Your Senses

Winnie Dunn

2007 • 216pp • 9781843108719 • hb • £35.00 • $49.95

The book explains how people’s individual sensory patterns affect the way we react to everything that happens to us throughout the day. Readers can use the questionnaire to find their own patterns and the patterns of those around them, and can benefit from practical sensory ideas for individuals, families and businesses.

Understanding Sensory Dysfunction

Learning, Development and Sensory Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder

Polly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson 2005 • 176pp • 9781843108061 • pb • £12.95 • $21.95

2001 • 112pp • 9781853028250 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

Art Therapy with Children on the Autistic Spectrum presents a new model of practice, which primarily focuses on communication difficulties. The authors describe how negative behaviours and subsequent tension may be alleviated when the autistic child is involved in interactive art making with the therapist.

Acting Antics

A Theatrical Approach to Teaching Social Understanding to Kids and Teens with Asperger Syndrome

Cindy B. Schneider Foreword by Tony Attwood 2006 • 192pp • 9781843108450 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

This fun program provides a set of tools for developing social understanding in children with Asperger Syndrome through drama. It contains a wide repertoire of activities and ideas for use at home, in the classroom, in therapy workshops or social groups, ranging from initial warm up techniques, to larger group scenes and staging a show.

This book is comprehensive resource for addressing sensory dysfunction in children, using practical strategies to help them reach their full potential at home, school and in the community. Focusing on early intervention, it provides integration activities, assessment and curricular modifications, treatment options and equipment and resources.

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Replays

Using Play to Enhance Emotional and Behavioural Development for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Karen Levine and Naomi Chedd

2006 • 144pp • 9781843108320 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

Replays addresses the challenging behaviours of children with autism spectrum disorders through interactive symbolic play. It shows parents and professionals how to help children access their emotions. Chapters show how to implement and adapt the intervention to address specific issues in different settings and circumstances.

Sandtray Play and Storymaking A Hands-On Approach to Build Academic, Social, and Emotional Skills in Mainstream and Special Education

Sheila Dorothy Smith

2012 • 176pp • 9781849052054 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Introducing sandtray play and storying into mainstream and special education classrooms can have an extremely enriching impact, encouraging social and emotional growth and creativity in students. This accessible book presents a practical theory of sandtray play and storying and offers invaluable advice about sandtray/narrative workshop setup.

Foundation Role Plays for Autism Role Plays for Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents, Peers, Teachers, and Other Professionals

Andrew Nelson Foreword by Pamela Wolfberg 2010 • 160pp • 9781849050630 • pb • £44.59 (£37.16 + VAT ) • $60.95

This book contains safe and structured role plays for working with different groups, including individuals with ASD, their teachers, caregivers, parents and peers. It provides materials for custom-making role plays to suit the specific needs of participants and photocopiable forms for tracking individual participants’ skills.

Autism and Play Jannik Beyer and Lone Gammeltoft

1999 • 144pp • 9781853028458 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

This book describes play sequences which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in autistic children. The strategies focus on four key skills of visualizing, imitation, mirroring and turn-taking. The book is illustrated with photographs, and includes a questionnaire for observing and assessing play interventions.

The Social Play Record

A Toolkit for Assessing and Developing Social Play from Infancy to Adolescence

Chris White

2006 • 144pp • 9781843104001 • pb • £29.99 • $52.95

This is a practical resource for assessing and developing social play in children with autistic spectrum disorders or difficulties with social interaction. It is suitable for assessing children of all learning abilities and stages of development, from early infancy to adolescence, and includes photocopiable assessment and intervention materials.

Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom Step-by-Step Lesson Plans for Teaching through Dramatic Play

Jessica Perich Carleton

2012 • 160pp • 9781849058599 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Dramatic play can be applied to a diverse range of school subjects and recreational settings and is guaranteed to enhance students’ learning and encourage artistic expression. Lesson plans take teachers through every aspect of running fun and engaging story dramas with ways to adapt them to meet the needs of the inclusive or special needs group.

Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child Dorita S. Berger Foreword by Donna Williams 2002 • 256pp • 9781843107002 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

Written in a way that is both informative for the professional and accessible for parents, this book furthers the already strong case for the use of music therapy as a resource to encourage behavioural changes for the better in children with autism spectrum conditions.

Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders Developing Potential in Young Children and their Families

Edited by Petra Kern and Marcia Humpal Foreword by David Aldridge 2012 • 304pp • 9781849052412 • pb • £24.99 • $39.95

This edited book brings together renowned experts in music therapy and related fields to present current research, practical strategies, and policies useful for everyone interested in music as a tool to aid children on the autism spectrum. Case scenarios, examples and tip sheets further support the application of the knowledge-based content.

Make-Believe Play and StoryBased Drama in Early Childhood

Music for Special Kids

Carol Woodard with Carri Milch

Pamela Ott

Let’s Pretend!

Illustrated by Sue Mair 2012 • 176pp • 9781849058995 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

This book presents engaging ways to use drama which will enable young children to interact socially and think creatively. Sections focus on the introduction of dramatic play, how to integrate drama into everyday classroom activities, and the preparation of a child centered story dramatization with a color, picture book insert for classroom use.

Creative Drama for Emotional Support

Activities and Exercises for Use in the Classroom

Penny McFarlane Foreword by Sylvia Wheadon 2012 • 160pp • 9781849052511 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Using drama in the classroom is an effective way of supporting a child’s social and emotional development.

This book details how drama can provide appropriate avenues for dealing with the issues that affect children and provides a wealth of captivating dramabased activities that will help the child to overcome their problems.

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Musical Activities, Songs, Instruments and Resources

2011 • 192pp • 9781849058582 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

This activity book shows how music can be an enjoyable way to enhance the development of children with special needs. Packed with inspiring tips, activities and song ideas, this resource will have everybody singing, clapping and playing along! It explains simple ways of using songs, instruments and games to connect with children of all abilities.

Music, Language and Autism

Exceptional Strategies for Exceptional Minds

Adam Ockelford Foreword by Francesca Happé 2013 • 272pp • 9781849051972 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

This book explores why many children with autism are so captivated by music and how practitioners and parents can harness this to develop language skills. Through case studies, it displays how music can become a scaffold for language; allowing autistic children to express their inner thoughts and feelings without resorting to destructive behaviour.

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ISPEEK at School

Over 1300 Visual Communication Images 2006 • 1pp • 9781843105114 • CD-Rom • £31.19 (£25.99 + VAT ) • $47.95

ISPEEK at Home

Over 1300 Visual Communication Images

Janet Dixon

2006 • 16pp • 9781843105107 • CD-Rom • £31.19 (£25.99 + VAT )

• $47.95

The collection of 1300 picture symbols in ISPEEK at Home provides an easy-to-use tool for overcoming communication difficulties in children with autistic spectrum disorders. The CD-ROM contains symbols for a wide range of situations encountered in the home and beyond, from feelings and facial expressions to health and hygiene and holidays.

Speech in Action

Interactive Activities Combining Speech Language Pathology and Adaptive Physical Education

America X Gonzalez, Lois Jean Brady and Jim Elliott 2011 • 160pp • 9781849058469 • pb • £21.99 • $36.95

Speech in Action is an innovative approach to learning that combines simple techniques from speech and language pathology with physical exercises that have been designed to meet the individual child’s particular needs and abilities. This practical workbook describes the approach, and contains 90 fully-photocopiable lesson plans.

Speak, Move, Play and Learn with Children on the Autism Spectrum Activities to Boost Communication Skills, Sensory Integration and Coordination Using Simple Ideas from Speech and Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy

Lois Jean Brady, America X Gonzalez, Maciej Zawadzki and Corinda Presley Illustrated by Byron Roy James 2012 • 176pp • 9781849058728 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95

This practical resource explains how to use simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory integration and coordination in children on the autism spectrum. For use in the classroom or home, and in community settings, it contains easy-to-follow goaloriented activities and lesson plans.

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WORKING WITH METAPHORS AND IDIOMS BESTSELLER

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs

An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and Everyday Expressions

Michael Barton Foreword by Delia Barton 2011 • 96pp • 9781849052832 • hb • £9.99 • $15.95

The English language can be extremely confusing and illogical, especially for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal way. Why should an announcement that cats and dogs are falling from the sky indicate heavy rain? And what have chickens got to do with being a coward?

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs is a witty and stylish insight into the mind of someone with an ASD. It beautifully illustrates why people with ASDs have problems understanding common phrases and idioms that others accept unquestioningly as part of everyday speech. The quirky drawings will entertain and inspire those on the spectrum, giving them the confidence to recognise figures of speech, feel less alienated and even use idioms themselves.

The drawings will form instantly memorable references for those with ASDs to recall whenever they need to and will be helpful for anyone curious to understand the ASD way of thinking. They will enable people on the spectrum and their friends, families, teachers and colleagues to better understand and communicate with each other.

What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?

120 Illustrated Metaphor Cards, plus Booklet with Information, Ideas and Instructions

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What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?

An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Metaphors

Jude Welton

Jude Welton

Illustrated by Jane Telford

Foreword by Elizabeth Newson.

Illustrated by Jane Telford

2009 • 32pp • 9781843109242 • Cards • £23.70 (£19.75 + VAT ) • $39.95

These metaphor cards present 60 common sayings in a fun, illustrated format. What Did You Say? cards which feature the metaphor and a fun illustration of its literal meaning. Corresponding What Do You Mean? cards which show the actual meaning of the saying. The accompanying booklet contains information and ideas for games and activities.

An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions Second Edition

Ian Stuart-Hamilton 2006 • 256pp • 9781843105183 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95

This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used.-

CARD GAME

2004 • 128pp • 9781843102076 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Welton looks at one hundred of the most common figures of speech in this visual workbook designed as a springboard for family and classroom discussions. Each figure of speech is accompanied by an illustration showing its literal meaning, which will help AS children recognize and learn to enjoy metaphors and figurative language.

AWARD WINNER

The One and Only Sam

A Story Explaining Idioms for Children with Asperger Syndrome and Other Communication Difficulties

Aileen Stalker Illustrated by Bob Spencer 2009 • 64pp • 9781849050401 • hb • £13.99 • $19.95

This is the story of a boy who struggles to understand non-literal expressions. Throughout the story, Sam encounters a range of common idioms, each of which is accompanied by an illustration of its literal meaning and one depicting its actual meaning, helping children to explore what the idioms sound like and why they might mean what they do.

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Motivate to Communicate!

Promoting Social Interaction for Individuals with Communicative Impairments

300 Games and Activities for Your Child with Autism

Simone Griffin and Dianne Sandler

2009 • 208pp • 9781849050418 • pb • £12.99 • $18.95

This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and guidance for motivating children with autism and other communication difficulties. The clear, userfriendly format enables quick access to over 300 practical, fun-filled games and activities for developing your child’s communication skills.

Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome Do we speak the same language?

Olga Bogdashina

2004 • 288pp • 9781843102670 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children.

Challenge Me!TM

Speech and Communication Cards

Amanda Elliott

CARD GAME

Illustrated by David Kemp 2009 • 57pp • 9781843109464 • Cards • £21.19 (£17.66 + VAT ) • $31.95 56 colour illustrated cards

These cards provide fun challenges for children aged 3-12 with any form of speech problem, whether this is a severe problem which is related to a motor disability or a general delay in speech. The colour illustrated cards and instruction booklet will be an ideal tool for parents and professionals working to improve a child’s speaking skills

First Steps in Intervention with Your Child with Autism Frameworks for Communication

Phil Christie, Elizabeth Newson, Wendy Prevezer and Susie Chandler Illustrated by Pamela Venus 2009 • 208pp • 9781849050111 • pb • £12.99 • $22.95

This book addresses communication and language development of children with autism, from teaching non-verbal communication such as pointing, to moving towards spoken language. It champions initial intervention at an early stage of communication, but the many practical ideas and strategies can be applied to children of school age.

Making Contact

Edited by M. Suzanne Zeedyk

2008 • 192pp • 9781843105398 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

The book presents approaches to nurturing communicative abilities in people with a communication impairment. It looks at a range of approaches, including intensive interaction, cocreative communication, sensory integration and music therapy, for people with a wide range of impairments including autism and dementia.

Mouth and Tongue Let’s Have Some Fun! Karina Hopper Illustrated by Lisa Macdonald

2010 • 48pp • 9781849051613 • pb • £4.99 • $9.95

Learning new facial expressions and mouth movements can be great fun, just ask Sam! Moving the tongue and mouth in different ways is an effective way of strengthening facial muscles, teaching children about emotions and encouraging speech. Children will love copying Sam and Timmy Tongue’s faces and improving their facial strength and dexterity.

Enabling Communication in Children with Autism Carol Potter and Chris Whittaker

2001 • 208pp • 9781853029561 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Addressing the issue of what constitutes a communication enabling environment for children with autism who use little or no speech, the authors show that the communication of these children can be significantly affected by a range of social and environmental influences. This book provides an overview of the theoretical issues and practical advice.

Giggle Time - Establishing the Social Connection

A Program to Develop the Communication Skills of Children with Autism

Susan Aud Sonders Foreword by James McDonald 2002 • 224pp • 9781843107163 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Giggle Time is a program for parents, teachers and other professionals to help develop the non-verbal, verbal and social reciprocity skills of children with autism.

It describes in accessible detail how to communicate with children with autism and gives clear instructions on “how to” techniques for developing language skills.

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BY PHOEBE CALDWELL From Isolation to Intimacy Making Friends without Words

Phoebe Caldwell

2007 • 192pp • 9781843105008 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

Caldwell shows that Intensive Interaction is a straightforward way, through attending to body language and other non-verbal means of communication, of establishing contact and building a relationship with people who are non-verbal. This simple method is accessible to anyone who lives or works with such people.

Finding You Finding Me

Using Intensive Interaction to get in touch with people whose severe learning disabilities are combined with autistic spectrum disorder

Phoebe Caldwell

2005 • 176pp • 9781843103998 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Caldwell introduces Intensive Interaction, which uses the body language of people whose learning disabilities are combined with autistic spectrum disorder - who have largely been regarded as unreachable - to get in touch with them, giving them a way of expressing themselves which shifts their attention from selfstimulation to shared activity.

Autism and Intensive Interaction

DVD

Using Body Language to Reach Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Phoebe Caldwell

2010 • 32pp • 9781849050883 • DVD • £21.19 (£17.66 + VAT ) • $39.95

This three part film follows Phoebe Caldwell as she works with children. It charts their journey from initial rejection to intimate interaction. Phoebe demonstrates how, by using the child’s own body language and sounds, a ‘conversation’ can be developed with children who are unable to use conventional communicative methods.

Using Intensive Interaction and Sensory Integration

A Handbook for Those who Support People with Severe Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Phoebe Caldwell with Jane Horwood 2008 • 112pp • 9781843106265 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

This handbook shows how we can engage with people who are non-verbal or semi-verbal. With illustrations, case examples and a wide range of tried-and-tested techniques, this practical guide provides indispensable tools for parents, carers and other professionals supporting people with severe autism and other learning disabilities.

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Assessing and Developing Communication and Thinking Skills in People with Autism and Communication Difficulties A Toolkit for Parents and Professionals

Kate Silver With Autism Initiatives

Making Sense of Social Situations How to Run a Group-Based Intervention Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Albert J. Cotugno

2011 • 368pp • 9781849058483 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

This photocopiable resource offers a framework for the assessment and measurement of the communication skills of children with autistic spectrum disorders.

Dr. Cotugno employs theories of group therapy and cognitive-development and integrates them with skill-based instructional approaches to develop the comprehensive Social Competence Enhancement Program (SCEP).

Getting the Picture

Set for Success

2005 • 80pp • 9781843103523 • pb • £19.95 • $38.95

Inference and Narrative Skills for Young People with Communication Difficulties

Activities for Teaching Emotional, Social and Organisational Skills

Illustrated by Oliver Allchin

Josie Santomauro and Margaret Anne Carter

2010 • 112pp • 9781849051279 • pb • £17.99 • $32.95

Foreword by Damian Santomauro Illustrated by Carla Marino

This book is brimming with thought-provoking illustrations of different people in different places, all of which are accompanied by a series of questions designed to encourage prediction and inference skills.

2011 • 160pp • 9781849050586 • pb • £21.99 • $37.95

David Nash

Social Communication Cues for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Conditions

How to Give Great Greetings, Pay Cool Compliments and Have Fun with Friends

Tarin Varughese

2011 • 144pp • 9781849058704 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

This collection of cues will enable parents and professionals to help children with social development difficulties navigate their social world and enjoy interacting with their peers. Each section begins with a simple rule; the reason why the child may be having difficulty in this area is explained; and easy prompts and practice ideas are provided.

The Choices Game

Staying Safe in Social Situations

Christopher McMaster

2011 • 1pp • 9781849051897 • Game • £26.20 (£21.83 + VAT ) • $49.95

This fun game teaches young people the social skills they need to stay safe in school and in the wider community. Choice Cards invite players to imagine themselves in a scenario and choose how they would respond in that situation. The outcome is then revealed, and the more safe choices they make the further they progress in the game!

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Each chapter provides objectives, lesson ideas, activities and photocopiable worksheets, and adopts an engaging theme appealing to a wide range of interests. Set for Success offers a series of structured yet fun-filled exercises that cater for all learning styles.

Learning About Friendship

Stories to Support Social Skills Training in Children with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism

K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2010 • 144pp • 9781849051453 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

This collection of 10 fully-illustrated stories explores friendship issues encountered by children with ASD aged 4-8 and looks at how they can be overcome successfully. Key areas are addressed, including sharing, taking turns, being a tattletale, obsessions, winning and losing, jealousy, personal space, tact and diplomacy, and defining friendship.

An Exceptional Children’s Guide to Touch Teaching Social and Physical Boundaries to Kids

Hunter Manasco Illustrated by Katharine Manasco 2012 • 72pp • 9781849058711 • hb • £11.99 • $17.95

The rules of physical contact can be tricky to grasp.

This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, helping children with special needs stay safe.

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My Social Stories Book Edited by Carol Gray and Abbie Leigh White Illustrated by Sean McAndrew 2001 • 144pp • 9781853029509 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Taking the form of short narratives, the book take children step by step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and getting used to new clothes. These stories are written for preschoolers aged from two to six.

Caring for Myself

A Social Skills Storybook

Christy Gast and Jane Krug

2007 • 96pp • 9781843108870 • pb • £12.99 • $24.95

Caring for Myself is an entertaining and educational social skills storybook that will help children with ASDs to understand the importance of taking care of their bodies.

Personal Hygiene? What’s that Got to Do with Me? Pat Crissey Illustrated by Noah Crissey 2004 • 96pp • 9781843107965 • pb • £12.95 • $19.95

This book is a curriculum for students with autism, AS, learning and developmental disabilities, designed to help them understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene. Simple factual information is accompanied by cartoons that emphasize how others view someone with poor hygiene.

Ready, Set, Potty!

Toilet Training for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders

Brenda Batts

2010 • 144pp • 9781849058339 • pb • £12.99 • $18.95

Full of ideas on how to adapt toilet training to suit your child, this book outlines methods that have helped even the most despairing of parents and caregivers. Examples of success stories range from two-year-olds to adults aged 20.

Constipation, Withholding and Your Child

A Family Guide to Soiling and Wetting

Anthony Cohn

2006 • 112pp • 9781843104919 • pb • £9.99 • $16.95

The book examines the different causes of toileting problems, and provides practical techniques and strategies to help children overcome these problems.

It emphasises the importance of diet and gives advice on how to make using the toilet less frightening, the benefits of keeping a stool diary, and what medication to use in different circumstances.

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60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More Seeing the Big Picture

Lisa A. Timms

2011 • 160pp • 9781849058629 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Written with both parent and teen in mind, every story in this book outlines a real-life situation that young people on the autism spectrum are likely to encounter.

Each story is followed by questions and practical tips for parents on how to initiate constructive discussions.

Teens will then be able to transfer these skills into everyday life.

Creative Expression Activities for Teens

Exploring Identity through Art, Craft and Journaling

Bonnie Thomas

2010 • 144pp • 9781849058421 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

This book is bursting with art and journal activities, creative challenges, and miniature projects, all of which help teenagers to understand and express who they are and what is important to them. These fun ideas can be tailored to suit the individual, and require minimal equipment and even less artistic know-how, so can be enjoyed by all.

Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents A Guide to Communication and Socialisation in Interaction Therapy

John Harpur, Maria Lawlor and Michael Fitzgerald 2006 • 224pp • 9781843103226 • pb • £19.99 • $31.95

This book presents strategies to tackle the difficulties in social interaction and communication experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Focusing on the development of interaction skills through teaching social competence, it explains how to design an effective social skills intervention programme leading to successful peer interaction.

Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome

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The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome

Jennifer Cook O’Toole Illustrated by Brian Bojanowski 2012 • 280pp • 9781849059152 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95 48 black and white illustrations

The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, and common conversation pitfalls. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules helping Asperkids to navigate the mysterious world around them.

'Wow! This book is awesome. Jennifer O'Toole's The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules is a triumph of words, wisdom and wit.'

- Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be Normal and Safety Skills for Asperger Women

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Raising Martians - from Crashlanding to Leaving Home How to Help a Child with Asperger Syndrome or High-functioning Autism

Joshua Muggleton Foreword by Tony Attwood 2011 • 240pp • 9781849050029 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

As a young person with Asperger’s Syndrome, Joshua Muggleton has been through his fair share of trials and tribulations: from friendship, bullying and social situations, to obsessions and sensory issues. His book is an essential manual for parents, based on his personal experience, and his extensive knowledge of Asperger Syndrome.

Talking Teenagers

Information and Inspiration for Parents of Teenagers with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

Ann Boushéy

2007 • 216pp • 9781843108443 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95

This book considers parenting across the spectrum during the teenage years. It provides the information that will encourage other parents with teens on the autism spectrum. Covering topics from what to take on vacation and dealing with anger, to sex education and planning for the parents’ own demise, Ann ends each chapter with thoughtful vignettes.

Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults

A Step-by-Step Program

Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD

Kim Kiker Painter

Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely

2006 • 176pp • 9781843108214 • pb • £29.99 • $56.95

This book is an empirically-grounded, ready-to-use curriculum for clinicians, teachers and professionals wishing to lead social skills groups for young people with AS.

2002 • 432pp • 9781843107170 • pb • £22.99 • $34.95

This book contains over 200 enjoyable and stimulating activities and exercises ranging over the entire gamut of social and emotional development, and is applicable to anyone, regardless of diagnosis, but will be particularly valuable for those on the autism spectrum.

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Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome

A User Guide to Adolescence

Luke Jackson Foreword by Tony Attwood 2002 • 224pp • 9781843100980 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, Luke Jackson wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating and relationships, and morality.

'I have two autistic sons and have read many books on the subject; this is one of the most useful. There should be a copy in the staffroom of every school with an AS pupil - which, at the rate things are going, means nearly every school.'

– Daily Telegraph

How to Be Yourself in a World That’s Different An Asperger Syndrome Study Guide for Adolescents

Yuko Yoshida M.D. Foreword by Lorna Wing.

Translated by Esther Sande 2006 • 112pp • 9781843105046 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

This guide to AS is written for young readers diagnosed with AS and autism spectrum conditions.

It highlights the positive aspects of autism spectrum conditions, such as diligence, fairness and a knack for unique ideas, but also acknowledges the challenges faced by young people with AS and, crucially, offers strategies for dealing with these.

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teens BACK LIST

Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome

Personalisation in Practice

Nancy J. Patrick

John Harpur, Maria Lawlor and Michael Fitzgerald

Suzie Franklin with Helen Sanderson

A Practical Guide to Day-to-Day Life

2008 • 208pp • 9781843108764 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The chapters are structured around real-life scenarios and the challenges they present, followed by step-by-step solutions and suggestions.

Life After High School

A Guide for Students with Disabilities and Their Families

Susan Yellin and Christina Cacioppo Bertsch

2010 • 272pp • 9781849058285 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Focussing specifically on the issues that affect students with disabilities, the authors offer advice on everything from dealing with college entrance exams and the college application process, to selecting the right college, visiting the campus, and achieving medical and financial independence away from home.

The Social and Life Skills MeNu A Skill Building Workbook for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Karra M. Barber

2011 • 336pp • 9781849058612 • pb • £29.99 • $49.95

This workbook provides strategies to help those with ASD engage with people at home, school, work, and in the community. Using a restaurant menu as a template, it guides readers through each step of a conversation, and encourages students to think through their responses and consider the consequences of what they say and how others might react.

Top Tips for Asperger Students How to Get the Most Out of University and College

Rosemary Martin

A student guide

2003 • 272pp • 9781843102014 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

This guide provides information to help students with AS prepare successfully for the rites and rituals of studying, interact with staff and fellow students, cope with expectations and pressures, and understand their academic and domestic responsibilities. The authors draw on first hand interviews with AS students and direct clinical experience.

Succeeding as a Student in the STEM Fields with an Invisible Disability

A College Handbook for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Students with Autism, ADD, Affective Disorders, or Learning Difficulties and their Families

Christy Oslund

2013 • 160pp • 9781849059473 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

The STEM fields attract many students with autism and related disabilities who are highly intelligent, but who, upon entering higher education, may find that they struggle with independent living and a different way of learning. Full of practical advice, this is a useful handbook that students and parents can refer to throughout the college years.

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome A Parent’s Guide to Student Success

Ann Palmer

2005 • 176pp • 9781843108016 • pb • £15.99 • $21.95

Palmer advises parents and professionals how to prepare the student for the transition from school and home life to a new environment and educational challenge, and how to support them through potential problems such as academic pressure, living away from home, social integration and appropriate levels of participation in college.

Illustrated by Caitlin Cooper 2010 • 176pp • 9781849051408 • pb • £9.99 • $17.95

Packed with straightforward methods for coping and succeeding away from home, this book focuses on the particular needs of people with Asperger Syndrome, and covers every aspect of student life - from how to get up on time for lectures, to the art of living with other people and attending to the basics of personal health care.

Developing College Skills in Students with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Sarita Freedman Foreword by Tony Attwood 2010 • 224pp • 9781843109174 • pb • £16.99 • $24.95

Freedman outlines the skills required for success in further and higher education in relation to the strengths and weaknesses of individuals with ASDs, and explains how those weaknesses can be ameliorated to enable success at college. She provides intervention strategies that can be implemented throughout the period leading up to college entrance.

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Supporting Young People with Disabilities through the Transition to Adulthood

Foreword by Nicola Gitsham November 2013 • 128pp • 9781849054430 • pb • £13.99 • $24.95 34 black and white figures

This book demonstrates clearly how the personalisation of support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using evidence-based person-centred planning tools

Transition or Transformation?

Helping young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder set out on a hopeful road towards their adult lives

John Clements, Julia Hardy and Stephanie Lord 2010 • 176pp • 9781843109648 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

The book describes a programme developed at a school for people with ASDs, which successfully enabled autistic pupils to achieve their full potential.

The authors explain the challenges faced by the young people, and how the programme developed their confidence and skills, with the result that many of them are now in employment.

Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest

Achieving Supported Independence

Nancy Perry

2008 • 272pp • 9781843109044 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

This book shows that with appropriate lifelong care, it is possible for those with neurodevelopmental disabilities to achieve supported independence and fulfilling adult lives. It provides a guide for parents on how to prepare their children for adulthood, and describes in detail the kinds of services people with ASDs need to live independently.

Providing Practical Support for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder Supported Living in the Community

Denise Edwards Foreword by E. Veronica Bliss 2008 • 192pp • 9781843105770 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95

This book unravels some common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum disorders and providers of support services, and offers practical advice on how to ensure that the needs of people with ASD are catered for effectively. Edwards emphasises the importance of understanding ASD so that services can meet a person’s needs effectively.

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Made for Good Purpose

BESTSELLER

Making Sense of Sex

What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger’s, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult

Aspergirls

Michael P. McManmon, Ed.D.

2010 • 240pp • 9781849058261 • pb • £12.99 • $18.95

2008 • 320pp • 9781843103745 • pb • £12.99 • $21.95

Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered. Simone rejects negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

This book is ideal for those who need clear, detailed explanations and direct answers to the many questions raised by puberty and sexual maturity. Making Sense of Sex is a thorough guide written in unambiguous language with helpful diagrams, explanations and practical advice for young people approaching puberty and beyond.

The Independent Woman’s Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum Robyn Steward

Asperger’s Syndrome and Sexuality

Foreword by Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D. 2012 • 240pp • 9781849058636 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Filled with practical advice and useful techniques, this book helps parents support their child with Asperger’s Syndrome to make the transition from adolescent to happy, confident, and engaged adult.

With this essential guide, young Aspies can achieve independence and learn life-long skills for succeeding in college, work, relationships, and more.

Survival Strategies for People on the Autism Spectrum Marc Fleisher

2005 • 200pp • 9781843102618 • pb • £13.99 • $24.95

Fleisher’s self-help guide for autistic teenagers and adults will help readers improve their quality of life and overcome many everyday challenges, through the development of independent living skills, building a more varied and fulfilling social life, or mastering a course in higher education and broadening their opportunities for the future.

Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence

Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between

Edited by Liane Holliday Willey Foreword by Luke Jackson 2003 • 336pp • 9781843107422 • pb • £13.95 • $21.95

Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as topics like disclosure and therapeutic alternatives that are more specific to those with AS. This book is an essential survival guide to adolescence.

A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome Solution Focused Approaches

E. Veronica Bliss and Genevieve Edmonds 2007 • 160pp • 9781843105138 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

This book presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at college, work, home and in life. The authors highlight how treating AS as a ‘problem’ is unproductive, and advocate a solution focused approach which recognizes and uses the strengths of people with AS to foster mutual respect.

Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome

Rudy Simone Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey

A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger’s Syndrome

Sarah Attwood

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From Adolescence through Adulthood

2013 • 376pp • 9781849053990 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Isabelle Henault

This honest and personal account is filled with practical tips and strategies for living a safe and independent life as a young woman on the autistic spectrum. It covers common areas of difficulty such as friendships, relationships and sex, alcohol and drugs, money and employment, and staying safe out and about, at home and online.

2005 • 208pp • 9781843101895 • pb • £17.99 • $28.95

The Aspie Girl’s Guide to Being Safe with Men The Unwritten Safety Rules No-one is Telling You

Foreword by Tony Attwood Hénault delivers practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders, couples’ therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. This book will prove indispensable to parents, teachers, counsellors and individuals with AS themselves.

Debi Brown Foreword by Sarah Attwood 2012 • 176pp • 9781849053549 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Aspie girls and women are incredibly vulnerable to having bad sexual experiences with men, whether or not they are interested in pursuing dating and sexual relationships. This must-read book spells out the unwritten safety rules around dating, relationships and sex, informing and empowering them to live full and independent lives while staying safe

Safety Skills for Asperger Women How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life

Liane Holliday Willey, EdD Foreword by Tony Attwood 2011 • 160pp • 9781849058360 • pb • £12.99 • $18.95

This insightful and inspirational companion for females with Asperger’s Syndrome will aid them in negotiating daily struggles and staying safe. It discusses a variety of social situations and issues such as bullying, selfharm, depression, and eating disorders and encourages readers to recognize that they can live happy, full and independent lives.

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Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Davida Hartman

October 2013 • 272pp • 9781849053853 • pb • £19.99• $34.95

Beginning with information on good practice, policy, teaching methods and recent research, the book then divides into key sex education topics that assist professionals in developing their own individualized and developmentally appropriate curricula.

Exploring Friendships, Puberty and Relationships Kate Ripley

February 2014 • 148pp • 9781849054393 • Spiral bound • £24.99 • $39.95

This evidence-based programme is designed to help young people on the autism spectrum to cope with the many challenges of adolescence.

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Asperger Syndrome and Social Relationships

Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol

Edited by Genevieve Edmonds and Luke Beardon

Matthew Tinsley and Sarah Hendrickx

Social interaction among neurotypical people is complex and in many ways illogical.

To the person with Asperger Syndrome (AS) it is also woefully unintuitive. In this book, adults with AS discuss social relationships, offer advice and support for others with AS and provide necessary insights into AS perspectives for those working and interacting with them.

Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol exposes the unexplored problem of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with everyday life. Alcohol can relieve the anxiety of social situations and make those with ASDs feel as though they can fit in. Ultimately, however, reliance on alcohol can lead the user down a path of self-destruction and exacerbate existing problems.

The contributors evaluate a range of social contexts and relationship aspects, including:

Utilising their professional and personal experience, the authors provide an overview of ASDs and of alcohol abuse, and explore current knowledge about where the two overlap. Tinsley explores his own personal history as someone with an ASD who has experienced and beaten alcohol addiction. He discusses how the impact of his diagnosis and his understanding of the condition played a huge part in his recovery, and how by viewing his life through the prism of autism, his confusion has been replaced by a greater understanding of himself and the world around him.

Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome

Drinking to Cope?

2008 • 176pp • 9781843106470 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

2008 • 144pp • 9781843106098 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

• online relationships - a social network based on non-verbal communication, • the unwritten rules of neurotypical socialising • the need for mutual understanding between those with AS and neurotypicals • the effects of struggling socially on one's self-esteem and frame of mind • the opportunities provided by social skills workshops or interest groups This is essential reading for adults with AS, their family and friends, as well as service providers and other professionals providing support for people with AS in adult life.

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Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety

Aspies on Mental Health

A Guide to Successful Stress Management

Speaking for Ourselves

Nick Dubin

Edited by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton

Foreword by Valerie Gaus

2011 • 192pp • 9781849051521 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

2009 • 224pp • 9781843108955 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Here, adults with Asperger Syndrome speak out about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering sound advice for other Aspies and providing valuable insights for family, friends and also for mental health professionals.

Touching on everything from difficulties at work and college to coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, misdiagnosis, sectioning, counselling, medication and battles with mental health services, the book provides a window into how people with AS experience mental health issues, and what can be done to help. The individual accounts describe innovative coping strategies and methods for maintaining emotional and psychological wellbeing as well as practical advice on things like how to stay positive and deal with day-to-day stress and meltdowns. .

Build Your Own Life

Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can increase feelings of alienation and anxiety, making life's challenges especially hard to cope with.

The first book on anxiety written specifically for adults with Asperger Syndrome, this book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively. As a person with AS who has struggled with feelings of anxiety and learnt how to overcome them, Nick Dubin shares his own tried and tested solutions along with up-to-date research on stress management for individuals with AS, including a chapter on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Dubin explores the key problem areas that can lead to anxiety for people with AS such as lack of social skills, difficulties establishing romantic relationships and uncertainty about employment.

Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety provides real solutions to a common problem and is essential reading for anyone with AS who has trouble managing stress. The book will also be of interest to family members, teachers and other professionals working with individuals with AS.

A Self-Help Guide For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome

Wendy Lawson

2003 • 176pp • 9781843101147 • pb • £14.99 • $25.95

As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition. In this book, she guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one with humour, insight and practical suggestions.

Exploring what it is like to be an adult in an alien world, she looks at the concepts of 'self' and 'other' and talks about the people in our lives - how to relate to them, how we can use their support and how we can protect ourselves in the process. Using poetry and illustrations, she goes on to explain the difficult notion of `putting on a face', looks at how to assess personal skills in order to develop them into a suitable career and how to deal with unwelcome changes in life. This book is essential reading for all those on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum, helping them to get the best out of a world that is often confusing and aiding those close to them to understand their perspective.

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This inspiring book on an under-researched area will be of interest to professionals working with people with ASDs, as well as individuals with ASDs who may be dealing with alcohol or substance misuse, and their families.

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Carol Hagland

2009 • 224pp • 9781843109778 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause, so that they can offer support in the most beneficial way.

The book explains what AS is and why certain behaviours frequently occur: such as anxiety, fear of change and unusual sensitivities. Once behaviours and reactions are understood, many of the apparent problems become less troublesome, and difficulties can be avoided or easily-resolved. Practical strategies are offered to combat problems that may arise, and common issues that specifically occur with individuals diagnosed later in life are addressed.

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The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome Find the Right Career and Get Hired

Barbara Bissonnette

2012 • 200pp • 9781849059213 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

Finding a job is a confusing and anxiety-provoking process for many individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. This practical “how-to” guide describes exactly what it takes to get hired in the neurotypical workplace. Every aspect of finding employment is covered, from defining strengths and researching occupations to projecting confidence in interviews.

ALSO BY BARBARA BISSONNETTE…

Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

A Neurotypical’s Secrets for Success

Barbara Bissonnette Foreword by Yvona Fast 2013 • 208pp • 9781849059435 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

This is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). Covering everything from meeting employer expectations, to how to get on with your colleagues, manage projects, and resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated by real life examples from the author’s coaching clients.

Business for Aspies

42 Best Practices for Using Asperger Syndrome Traits at Work Successfully

Ashley Stanford

2011 • 240pp • 9781849058452 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

Ashley Stanford addresses all of the issues that can arise once a person with AS secures employment, through the eyes of both employee and employer.

Describing what might be expected of any employee, she offers helpful tips and workarounds not only to enable AS individuals achieve their fullest potential, but to take advantage of their strengths.

Job Success for Persons with Developmental Disabilities David B. Wiegan Foreword by Ron Rush 2009 • 160pp • 9781843109228 • pb • £25.00 • $39.95

In the USA alone, there are roughly three million individuals living with a developmental disability, but less than a third are active in the labour market.

This book provides a comprehensive approach to developing a successful jobs program for persons with developmental disabilities, drawn from the author’s extensive experience and real success.

Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or NonVerbal Learning Disability

Asperger Syndrome and Employment

Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome

Yvona Fast

Edited by Genevieve Edmonds and Luke Beardon

2004 • 336pp • 9781843107668 • pb • £17.99 • $28.95

2008 • 176pp • 9781843106487 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder or AS are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from ‘fitting in’ in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field.

Employment is an important part of a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life but less than 20 per cent of people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are in work at any one time. The adults with AS in this book explore the issues surrounding employment, providing advice and insights for others with AS, as well as their employers and colleagues.

Career Success of Disabled High-flyers Sonali Shah

Asperger Syndrome and Employment

Stories and Strategies

2005 • 208pp • 9781843102083 • pb • £29.99 • $47.95

Drawing on case studies of 31 disabled adults, this book suggests that individual traits and patterns of behaviour are key factors in career success, and shows that it is often society rather than impairment that hinders professional progression. It will provide role models and valuable insights for young career-minded disabled people.

Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook

An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Roger N Meyer Foreword by Tony Attwood 2000 • 320pp • 9781853027963 • pb • £24.99 • $39.95

This practical manual will enable people diagnosed with AS and high functioning autism to deepen their self-understanding and appreciate their value as working individuals. Through self-assessment, the reader is encouraged to explore of their employment history, and identify the work best suited to their personal needs, talents and DVD strengths.

Asperger Syndrome and Employment

A Personal Guide to Succeeding at Work

Nick Dubin With Gail Hawkins 2006 • 1pp • 9781843108498 • DVD • £19.99 (£16.66 + VAT ) • $29.95

This DVD shows how success in the workplace is possible with perseverance and with the right supports and strategies in place. Dubin discusses his own experiences at work and highlights challenges common among employees with AS. He advises how to succeed in the workplace and offers practical advice on finding suitable employment.

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What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want

Sarah Hendrickx

2008 • 152pp • 9781843106777 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and more, Hendrickx explores the reasons why work doesn’t work for many people with Asperger Syndrome and how to resolve these issues.

Featuring personal stories from those with AS, the book highlights successful scenarios and provides suggestions for employers and those in search of work.

Managing with Asperger Syndrome Malcolm Johnson 2004 • 144pp • 9781843101994 • pb • £17.99 • $28.95

This insider account provides much-needed information about a subject of increasing interest: people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) working in management positions. Johnson provides useful examples and guidance on adapting to the workplace and coping with the pressures and demands of professional roles.

How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome The Ultimate Guide for Getting People with Asperger Syndrome into the Workplace (and keeping them there!)

Gail Hawkins

2003 • 320pp • 9781843101512 • pb • £16.99 • $26.95

Hawkins guides readers through the process of gaining employment, from building a supportive team, addressing workplace challenges, to securing an appropriate post. The book includes practical tips on topics such as finding potential employers and creating a dazzling CV, as well as sensitive advice on assessing when somebody is ready for work.

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Troubleshooting Relationships on the Autism Spectrum

Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story Sarah Hendrickx and Keith Newton

Ashley Stanford

Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour.

A User’s Guide to Resolving Relationship Problems

2007 • 144pp • 9781843105404 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

2013 • 288pp • 9781849059510 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Don’t you wish relationships came with a manual? This user’s guide to relationships adopts a practical troubleshooting approach to resolving difficulties that will greatly appeal to the logical minds of people on the autism spectrum and help their partners. It covers key problem areas such as communication, mindblindness, co-habiting, and intimacy.

Asperger Meets Girl

Happy Endings for Asperger Boys

Jonathan Griffiths

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2008 • 112pp • 9781843106302 • pb • £12.99 • $20.95

Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships Ashley Stanford

This book demystifies the enigma of ‘relationships’ by explaining everything in Asperger-friendly terms. It offers a choice of three models for understanding boygirl relationships. To make life easier, they are presented in graph form where possible. The book also gives tips for maximising one’s chances of successfully developing a relationship.

Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey 2002 • 288pp • 9781843107347 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

Ashley Stanford is married to a man with AS, and her book provides the answers to many of the questions asked by people in that situation. She provides strategies for living successfully with the more uncompromising aspects of AS, pointing out that AS also brings enormous strengths to a relationship, and emphasizing the value of understanding.

An Asperger Marriage Gisela and Christopher Slater-Walker Foreword by Tony Attwood 2002 • 160pp • 9781843100171 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

'This publication is aimed at those in relationships, at other family members and friends, and at care staff in contact with individuals with AS, or with families where AS is present (or suspected) in one of the adult partners.'

- Care & Health Magazine

The Love-Shy Survival Guide Talmer Shockley

2009 • 256pp • 9781843108979 • pb • £16.99 • $23.95

Love-shyness is a condition which causes a phobia of romantic and sexual situations. This book is designed to help Love-Shys overcome this fear and to meet, date, and maintain romantic relationships. A self-confessed Love-Shy, Shockley explores the condition, its links with Asperger’s Syndrome and how it differs from normal shyness.

Chris and Gisela have been partners for 12 years. When Chris was diagnosed with AS, Gisela had to come to terms with a marriage in which there would never be an intuitive understanding despite Chris’s good intentions. It was the beginning of a long process of learning to live with a disability regarded by some as incompatible with marriage.

22 Things a Woman with Asperger’s Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know Rudy Simone Foreword by Tony Attwood Illustrated by Emma Rios 2012 • 144pp • 9781849058834 • pb • £9.99 • $16.95 Illustrated by Emma Rios

Rudy Simone covers 22 common areas of confusion for someone dating a female with AS, including advice from her own experience and that of other couples. She talks with humour and honesty about the little things that might be different from a relationship with a neurotypical woman and discusses first dates, sex, and even having children.

Loving Mr Spock

Understanding an Aloof Lover Could it be Asperger’s Syndrome?

Barbara Jacobs Foreword by Tony Attwood 2006 • 240pp • 9781843104728 • pb • £14.99

Autistics’ Guide to Dating

As many as 1 in 100 people are affected by AS. With humour, optimism and compelling honesty throughout, this insightful handbook provides invaluable practical advice, including:

Emilia Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey

• AS facts and figures

A Book by Autistics, for Autistics and Those Who Love Them or Who Are in Love with Them 2008 • 128pp • 9781843108818 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

This book presents strategies for overcoming social skills deficits and sensory issues, to make for relationship success. The authors, both on the spectrum, reflect on their dating experiences and provide recommendations for relationships in both the short- and long-term. The book is thorough, accessible, and very encouraging.

• advice and guidelines on diagnosis • how to handle the difficult times • personal accounts from people with AS and their partners 'A searingly honest account of the difficulties faced when people who are differently wired come together.'

- National Autistic Society

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The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

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Alone Together

Making an Asperger Marriage Work

A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum

Katrin Bentley

2nd Edition

Since receiving her husband’s diagnosis of AS, Katrin Bentley’s marriage has improved substantially. This book shares the struggle of one couple to rescue their marriage.

It is uplifting and humorous, and includes plenty of tips to making an Asperger marriage succeed. It offers couples hope, encouragement and strategies for their own marriages.

Maxine Aston Foreword by Tony Attwood February 2014 • 136pp • 9781849054980 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

In the second edition of this best-selling book, Maxine Aston draws on over a decade of experience working with couples affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This quick and helpful relationships guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your ASD partner.

Aspergers in Love Maxine Aston Foreword by Gisela Slater-Walker 2003 • 240pp • 9781843101154 • pb • £14.95 • $24.95

Comparing both AS and non-AS partners’ viewpoints, this book frankly examines the aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples, the author tackles issues such as attraction, trust, communication, sex and intimacy, and parenting.

22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger’s Syndrome Rudy Simone Foreword by Maxine Aston 2009 • 112pp • 9781849058032 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95 Illustrated by Emma Rios

This book looks at 22 common traits that women may discover when they are dating, living with or married to a man with Asperger’s Syndrome. Simone explores Asperger’s relationships with honesty and understanding, drawing on research and personal experience to inform and advise women with AS partners.

What Men with Asperger Syndrome Want to Know About Women, Dating and Relationships Maxine Aston

2007 • 128pp • 9781843105374 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

'Bentley is lively and informative regarding life in an AS (Asperger Syndrome) household and practitioners would gain insight into the realities by reading this book.'

- Therapy Today

The Asperger Couple’s Workbook

Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors

Maxine Aston

2008 • 144pp • 9781843102533 • pb • £16.99 • $26.95

Aston has created this workbook to help couples where one partner has AS. With candid advice, activities and worksheets, she explores a variety of approaches.

She identifies specific issues, such verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socializing and parenting, and comes up with simple and effective ways of addressing these issues.

Connecting With Your Asperger Partner Negotiating the Maze of Intimacy

Louise Weston Foreword by Tony Attwood 2010 • 208pp • 9781849051309 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Drawing on her experience of being married to a man with AS, Weston shows that the road to intimacy begins with letting go of expectations and looking after your own emotional needs. She provides strategies for connecting with your AS partner, tips for coping with hurtful words and meltdowns, and finding further sources of help and support.F

Love, Sex and Long-Term Relationships

What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want

Sarah Hendrickx

Foreword by Tony Attwood

2008 • 144pp • 9781843106050 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

2012 • 208pp • 9781849052696 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

For the first time people with AS discuss their desires, needs and preferences in their own words. AS attitudes to issues such as gender, sexual identity and infidelity are included, as well as positive advice for developing relationships and exploring options and choices for sexual pleasure.

Many Asperger men are confused and bewildered by women, dating and relationships and find it hard to know how to get it right. This practical handbook provides many of the answers to their key questions about women and dating, helping them to understand how to have successful relationships.

The Partner’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome Susan Moreno, Marci Wheeler and Kealah Parkinson Foreword by Tony Attwood 2011 • 256pp • 9781849058780 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Drawing on interviews with over 100 people in NS/AS relationships, as well as on the authors’ own experiences, this supportive book will give NS partners a better understanding of NS/AS relationships, and of what other NS partners have found to be helpful in terms of better understanding themselves and their partners.

Counselling for Asperger Couples Barrie Thompson

2008 • 144pp • 9781843105442 • pb • £24.99 • $49.95

This is the first book to provide a complete model for counselling couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome. It provides details of the seven different stages of the model and includes anecdotal evidence from clients whose relationships have been greatly helped by it. The book includes photocopiable activity sheets.

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A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments Elisabeth Hollister Sandberg and Becky L. Spritz 2012 • 176pp • 9781849059046 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

This practical guide provides brief, user-friendly descriptions of common and lesser known treatments for autism, offering a balanced overview of current opinion and scientific data. Each chapter covers a single treatment from ABA to TEACHH to GF/CF diets, allowing parents and professionals to make informed choices about treatment.

A Beginner’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism All-Stars

Mind Reading

Edited by Josie Santomauro

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Foreword by Tony Attwood

Simon Baron Cohen

2011 • 192pp • 9781843101888 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95 22 black and white

`Contributors from across the world share their experiences of creating a successful life on the autism spectrum. The positive and inspiring voices in this book explain how it is possible to draw on autistic strengths not just to make your way in the world, overcoming challenges and obstacles, but also to make your life a real success.

An Animated Introduction to Asperger Syndrome Biomation

Essential Information for Parents and Professionals

Paul G. Taylor

2011 • 112pp • 9781849052337 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

This short introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone encountering ASD for the first time. The book covers all of the essential information needed to ground an understanding of the condition and offers effective practical strategies for assisting children who are living with ASD. It advocates considering things from a different perspective.

2010 • 1pp • 9781849051347 • DVD • £18.19 (£15.16 + VAT ) • $29.95

Created by children in conjunction with professional animators, this entertaining film concisely summarises the basics of AS, enabling viewers of all ages to gain a real insight into the condition in less than half an hour. The film looks at life as an Aspie from a variety of different perspectives.

More Cognitively Advanced Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Embracing Asperger’s

A Primer for Parents and Professionals

Richard Bromfield, PhD

2011 • 176pp • 9781849058186 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD/NOS - the Basics

Offering rich insights into what Asperger’s is like for the child, this compassionate book will empower parents and teachers, enabling them to nurture the child’s strengths and work towards a happy and promising future. The book is packed with strategies, insights, and points to remember in order to address common areas of difficulty.

Second edition Susan J. Moreno, MAABS Foreword by Susan J. Moreno, MAABS

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Autism and Me Rory Hoy

2007 • 1pp • 9781843105466 • DVD • £21.19 (£17.66 + VAT ) • $31.95

This award-winning short film by Rory Hoy, an 18-year-old filmmaker with autism, provides a privileged glimpse into his autistic world, letting us take a journey through his everyday experience and see it through his eyes.In easy, accessible terms, Rory explains what having autism means for everyday functioning.

'Autism and Me will be invaluablefor anyone involved in providing training about autism, teachers in primary and secondary schools, health professionals and social workers.'

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How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life

2012 • 112pp • 9781849059107 • pb • £7.99 • $9.95

The second edition of this concise, plain-English guide fully explains all of the common areas of difficulty for more cognitively advanced individuals with autism, Asperger syndrome and PDD/NOS, and provides much-needed support, uncomplicated advice, and practical, positive solutions.

The Interactive Guide to Emotions

2007 • 1pp • 9781843105602 • CD - I • £89.80 (£74.83 + VAT ) • $136.00

Mind Reading is a unique reference work covering the entire spectrum of human emotions. Using the software you can explore over 400 emotions, seeing and hearing each one performed by six different people. There are three main sections: Emotions Library, Learning Centre and Games Zone.

Coming Out Asperger

Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence

Edited by Dinah Murray

2005 • 280pp • 9781843102403 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

This book explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a “hidden disability,” and how this impinges on self-esteem. The contributors include some of the best-known and most exciting writers in the field of AS today, and include individuals on the autism spectrum, parents and professionals.

Enhancing Self-Esteem

A Self-Esteem Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities

Nick Hagiliassis and Hrepsime Gulbenkoglu

2005 • 208pp • 9781843103530 • pb • £35.00 • $59.95

This book meets the needs of adults with disabilities.

It is a comprehensive resource providing relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment.

How Everyone on the Autism Spectrum, Young and Old, can...

Autism and its Medical Management

become Resilient, be more Optimistic, enjoy Humor, be Kind, and increase SelfEfficacy - A Positive Psychology Approach

Michael G. Chez MD

June Groden, Ayelet Kantor, Cooper R. Woodard, and Lewis P. Lipsitt

A Guide for Parents and Professionals 2009 • 224pp • 9781849058179 • pb • £15.99 • $22.95

The book explains the medical aspects of autism and how parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. Bridging the communication gap between medical professionals and parents, this book offers accessible explanations of medical terminology and treatment relevant to ASDs.

Foreword by V. Mark Durand, Ph.D. 2011 • 272pp • 9781849058537 • pb • £14.99 • $21.95

This book looks in detail at five positive character traits - resilience, optimism, humor, kindness, and self-efficacy - and offers tried and tested strategies for bolstering each strength in individuals with ASD.

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Nobody Nowhere

The Remarkable Autobiography of an Autistic Girl

Donna Williams

1998 • 192pp • 9781853027185 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

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Pretending to be Normal Living with Asperger’s Syndrome

Liane Holliday Willey Foreword by Tony Attwood 1999 • 176pp • 9781853027499 • pb • £12.95 • $19.95

Nobody Nowhere is an account of the soul of someone who lived the word ‘autism’ and survived in an unsympathetic environment despite intense inner chaos and incomprehension. It describes how, against the odds, Donna came to live independently, achieve a place at university, and write this remarkable autobiography.

This book tells the story of a woman who, after years of self-doubt and self-denial, learned to embrace her Asperger’s syndrome traits. Chronicling her life as a university lecturer, writer, wife and mother, Liane Holliday Willey shares, with insight and warmth, the daily struggles and challenges that face many of those who have AS.

'Donna Williams isn't just teaching us what it is like to be autistic, she is teaching us what it is like to be human.'

The Feeling’s Unmutual

- The New York Times Book Review

Somebody Somewhere

Breaking Free from the World of Autism

Donna Williams

1998 • 208pp • 9781853027192 • pb • £13.99

This book takes us deeper into Williams’ journey. She recounts the funny, sometimes harrowing awakenings arising from sessions with a cognitive psychologist.

We travel with her in her breakthroughs in working with autistic children and adults like her, as she finally finds a way of ‘simply being’ among others, without selling out who she really is.

Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed)

Will Hadcroft

2004 • 240pp • 9781843102649 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95

2006 • 192pp • 9781843104162 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

An Exploration of Self-Protection Responses in the Autism Spectrum and Beyond

Donna Williams

2002 • 336pp • 9781843100515 • pb • £25.00 • $39.95

Exposure anxiety is increasingly understood as a crippling condition affecting a high proportion of people on the autism spectrum. Based on personal experience, this book describes the condition and its underlying physiological causes, and presents approaches and strategies that can be used to combat it.

Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of eight. He is in a unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude to AS which other children will find inspiring.

Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way.

Islands of Genius

The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant

Darold A. Treffert Foreword by Daniel Tammet 2010 • 328pp • 9781849058100 • hb • £25.00 • $39.95 8 page colour insert

The Girl Who Spoke with Pictures

Donna Williams

Exposure Anxiety - The Invisible Cage

2000 • 112pp • 9781853029301 • pb • £9.95 • $15.95

Finding a Different Kind of Normal Jeanette Purkis

In Donna’s relationship with Ian, a man with difficulties related to her own, we watch the two of them break through their rock-solid emotional barriers and dare to defy all the rules imposed by the autistic condition of ‘exposure anxiety’. Their struggle is told with Donna’s characteristic humour, insight and sense of fragility.

Kenneth Hall

In this fascinating book, Dr. Treffert looks at what we know about savant syndrome, and at new discoveries that raise interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. He looks both at how savant skills can be nurtured, and how they can help the person who has them, particularly if that person is on the autism spectrum.

Like Colour to the Blind

1998 • 304pp • 9781853027208 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

Kenneth’s Book

This book offers a fresh insight into the experience of feeling ‘unmutual’ or misunderstood, and how this can result in bullying at school and in the workplace, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive behaviour. It illustrates some of the expressions of the Asperger condition and provides an accessible introduction to those new to AS.

Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome Soul Searching and Soul Finding

Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything

Foreword by Donna Williams Jeanette Purkis spent her early life reacting violently against feelings of embarrassment, anger and confusion about her ‘difference’ from other people. She was unaware until adulthood that this could be a result of having Asperger Syndrome. Jeanette’s remarkable life and her journey towards finding a different kind of normal is inspiring reading.

The Jumbled Jigsaw

An Insider’s Approach to the Treatment of Autistic Spectrum `Fruit Salads’

Donna Williams

2005 • 392pp • 9781843102816 • pb • £25.00 • $39.95

This book exposes autism spectrum disorders as a combination of a whole range of often underlying conditions. Exploring everything from mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and tic disorders to information processing and sensory perceptual difficulties and more, Donna demonstrates how such conditions can combine to form a ‘cluster condition’.

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Autism Through Art

Eileen Miller Foreword by Robert Nickel, M.D. Illustrated by Kim Miller 2008 • 208pp • 9781843108894 • hb • £19.99 • $31.95 8pp colour plate section plus b&w throughout

For many years Eileen Miller’s daughter, Kim, was unable to verbalize her experiences and emotions, but she was able to communicate using a less conventional language: her art. The Girl who Spoke with Pictures tells the story of a young woman with autism, and how her enlightening drawings enabled her to share her view of the world.

The Genesis of Artistic Creativity Asperger’s Syndrome and the Arts

Michael Fitzgerald

2005 • 256pp • 9781843103349 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

This book is a revealing exploration of the lives of 21 famous writers, philosophers, musicians and painters including George Orwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andy Warhol and many others, in light of the recognized criteria for diagnosis of high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome (AS).

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A Friend’s and Relative’s Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism

Autism Heroes

Ann Palmer

2007 • 240pp • 9781843108375 • hb • £29.99 • $39.95

How Can I Help?

Foreword by Stephen M. Shore 2012 • 224pp • 9781849058773 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

This book explains the nature of autism and the likely challenges a family will face when their child is diagnosed. It is full of advice on how extended family members and friends can provide the necessary help, including practical ways they can make the family’s daily life easier and help to establish a reliable support system for the child.

Portraits of Families Meeting the Challenge

Barbara Firestone, PHD

This book provides a compelling account of the experiences of 38 families from different walks of life confronting the challenges of autism with courage, tenacity and love. Each narrative is set against the backdrop of Firestone’s insightful essays which are fundamentally important to all families living with autism.

Autistic Thinking This is the Title

Letters to the Home Front

Positive Thoughts and Ideas for Parents Bringing Up Children with Developmental Disabilities, Particularly those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

John Clements

2013 • 128pp • 9781849053327 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

This book provides a source of support for parents facing the everyday realities of bringing up children with developmental disabilities, especially those with autism.

'In this extremely accessible book, John Clements draws on his extensive knowledge of the problems that families of children with autism and other conditions may face, to offer much needed advice.'

—Jane Asher, President of the National Autistic Society

Peter Vermeulen Foreword by Francesca Happé 2001 • 160pp • 9781853029950 • pb • £16.99 • $27.95

To understand the ways people with autism think, Vermeulen argues, we need to try to get inside their world. The latest scientific thinking is clearly explained, and illustrated by numerous personal accounts. This introductory book offers the reader a real window into the autistic mind and the very individual way in which it processes information.

Autism and the Edges of the Known World Sensitivities, Language and Constructed Reality

Olga Bogdashina

Voices from the Spectrum

Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People with Autism, and Professionals Share Their Wisdom

Edited by Cindy N. Ariel and Robert A. Naseef 2005 • 272pp • 9781843107866 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

This book is a compelling collection of personal accounts from people on the autism spectrum and those who care for them. The essays in this collection tell of the positive and negative effects of autism on individuals and families, and pose the question: is a diagnosis on the autism spectrum a puzzle to be solved, or something to be embraced?

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Foreword by Theo Peeters 2010 • 224pp • 9781849050425 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Bogdashina explores theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, she looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual’s view of the world, and how language both reflects and constructs that view.

Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome A View from the Bridge

Olga Bogdashina

2005 • 336pp • 9781843103615 • pb • £19.99 • $36.95

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Inspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups’ different (and often conflicting) perspectives.

Life Behind Glass

A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wendy Lawson Foreword by Patricia Howlin 2000 • 128pp • 9781853029110 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Wendy Lawson has an autism spectrum disorder.

She is now a mother of four with two university degrees; she is a social worker and adult educator, and operates her own business. She is also a poet and a writer, sharing her understanding of autism with others to help ‘build a bridge…from my world to theirs’. Life Behind Glass is part of that bridge.

Life & Learning with Autistic Spectrum Diffability Wendy Lawson

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2008 • 1pp • 9781843109563 • DVD • £63.60 (£53.00 + VAT ) • $99.95

This DVD comprises Wendy’s full 2.5-hour presentation, during which she explains the workings of the autistic mind from her own insightful and often jocular perspective. This fascinating workshop will be of great benefit to parents and professionals, as well as providing an inspirational resource for people on the spectrum themselves.

Friendships The Aspie Way

Wendy Lawson Foreword by Emma Wall 2006 • 176pp • 9781843104278 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Wendy Lawson felt she had a knack for upsetting people and was surprised to be told that she ‘did friendship rather well’. In her frank and thoughtful analysis of what makes and breaks friendships, she explores what it means to have friends or be a friend. Her ideas are accompanied by practical examples, poetry and stories.

Concepts of Normality The Autistic and Typical Spectrum

Wendy Lawson

2008 • 160pp • 9781843106043 • pb • £14.99 • $26.95

Lawson outlines the theory behind the thinking and beliefs of Western society that have led to the building of a culture that fails to be inclusive. She describes what a wider concept of ‘normal’ means and how to access it, whether it’s in social interaction, friendships, feelings,

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Passionate Medicine

Tranquil Sitting

Disabled Church - Disabled Society

Edited by Robin Shohet

Yin Shi Zi translated by Shifu Hwang and Cheney Crow

John Gillibrand

Making the transition from conventional medicine to homeopathy 2005 • 192pp • 9781843102984 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Passionate Medicine is a compelling record of the journeys of five doctors and two veterinary surgeons from conventional medicine to homeopathy.

The contributors challenge the shortcomings of conventional medical training and methods, in particular the notion that effective clinicians should be objective and emotionally detached.

Managing Stress with Qigong Gordon Faulkner Foreword by Carole Bridge 2010 • 256pp • 9781848190351 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

Extensively trialled with Maggie’s Cancer Care Centres, and designed specifically to fit around a busy lifestyle, the Qigong program set out in this book will help to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and restore energy. This practical book will help anyone who is prone to stress, regardless of their level of ability or experience of Qigong.

Meditation for Aspies

Everyday Techniques to Help People with Asperger Syndrome Take Control and Improve their Lives

Ulrike Domenika Bolls Translated by Rowan Sewell 2013 • 144pp • 9781849053860 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

This useful introduction to meditation for people with Asperger Syndrome offers practical guidance on different types of meditation and discusses the many benefits for mind, body and emotions. Effective for curbing anxiety and improving self-awareness, the book shows that meditation can be a powerful everyday technique for personal development.

Asperger’s Syndrome and Mindfulness Taking Refuge in the Buddha

Chris Mitchell

2008 • 144pp • 9781843106869 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

A Taoist Journal on Meditation and Chinese Medical Qigong

Forewords by Master Zhongxian Wu & Glenn H. Mullin 2012 • 96pp • 9781848191129 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95 2 black and white

This is the Taoist Master Yin Shi Zi’s inspirational testament and practical guide to the healing power and spiritual benefits of meditation. The book offers in-depth documentation of the theory, physiological aspects and instruction for the practice of meditation, and provides an account of Yin Shi Zi’s personal experiences with meditation.

Basic Pathfinder Mind/ Body Techniques for Asperger’s Syndrome Ron Rubio

2009 • 1pp • 9781843108900 • DVD • £24.19 (£20.16 + VAT ) • $39.95

The exercises in this DVD enable young people with AS to improve these skills, leading to greater selfconfidence, and independence. With clear explanations and demonstrations, this DVD covers a variety of simple, calming exercises designed to influence the way the individual stands, sits, moves, thinks of himor herself, and relates to others.

Autism and Spirituality

Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum

Olga Bogdashina Foreword by Christine Trevett and Larry Culliford 2013 • 272pp • 9781849052856 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

Spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Drawing on interdisciplinary research as well as first-hand experiences of people with ASD, Olga Bogdashina shows how people with ASD experience their inner worlds and sense of self, and how this shapes the spiritual dimension of their lives.

Mitchell draws parallels between his own journey towards personhood through AS and the spiritual tenants of Theravada Buddhism, as outlined in the Eightfold Path, a guide to personal development. He takes the reader through key beliefs of Theravada Buddhism showing how practices such as Insight Meditation can lead to resolution of these feelings.

The Implications of Autism for Philosophy, Theology and Politics

Foreword by Dr Rowan Williams 2010 • 208pp • 9781843109686 • pb • £22.50 • $36.95

In this moving and intelligent book John Gillibrand, an Anglican priest, draws on his experience of caring for his non-verbal son, Adam, who has autism and is now a teenager. He reflects on how the experience has changed not just his life, but also his whole way of thinking about theology, politics and philosophy.

A Theological Diagnosis

A New Direction on Genetic Therapy, ‘Disability’ and the Ethics of Healing

Matt Edmonds

2010 • 208pp • 9781843109983 • pb • £18.99 • $42.95

Matt Edmonds makes a vital critique of contemporary efforts to remove ‘disability’ from the world around us. Surveying the logic and language of both secular and religious health movements, he highlights the misplaced generalisations and dubious values that cumulatively serve to undermine individual inclusion and well-being on a day-to-day basis.

The Psychology of Spirituality An Introduction

Larry Culliford

2010 • 256pp • 9781849050043 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

This is an accessible book that introduces the relationship between spirituality and psychology.

The author sets out what spirituality is, the values it represents and how it contributes to mental health and wellbeing. He then illustrates how knowledge of spirituality can provide deeper understanding of people’s problems and can help aid recovery.

Spiritual Healing with Children with Special Needs Bob Woodward Foreword by Dr Hugh Gayer, The Sheiling School Med 2007 • 160pp • 9781843105459 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

This book gives a fascinating account of individual healing sessions with children with complex special needs and moderate to severe learning difficulties.

Drawing on his extensive experience, Bob Woodward shows how spiritual healing can help children with special needs to achieve peace and relaxation.

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Counselling People on the Autism Spectrum A Practical Manual

Katherine Paxton and Irene A. Estay

2007 • 208pp • 9781843105527 • pb • £15.99 • $25.95

This manual provides counselling techniques that work for professionals, but also for individuals coping with being on the spectrum themselves, or living with someone with an ASD. It shows how to develop the tools to help people on the spectrum cope with their emotions, anxieties, and confusion about the often overwhelming world around them.

How People with Autism Grieve, and How to Help An Insider Handbook

Deborah Lipsky

2013 • 128pp • 9781849059541 • pb • £12.99 • $18.95

The book is an honest, first-hand account of how people with autism deal with the loss of someone in their life. It explores how people with autism feel and express the loss and how they come to terms with their grief, offering practical advice to parents and carers on how best to support someone with autism during these difficult times.

Finding Your Own Way to Grieve A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids and Teens on the Autism Spectrum

Karla Helbert

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Managing Meltdowns

Using the S.C.A.R.E.D. Calming Technique with Children and Adults with Autism

Deborah Lipsky and Will Richards

2009 • 80pp • 9781843109082 • pb • £9.99 • $14.95

Using the acronym S.C.A.R.E.D, this guide offers strategies and techniques that will be valuable to anyone in a first response position. The authors have created a training programme to explain the autistic experience and mindset, and guide the interventions of first responders to autistic individuals in crisis.

From Anxiety to Meltdown

How Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Anxiety, Experience Meltdowns, Manifest Tantrums, and How You Can Intervene Effectively

Deborah Lipsky

2011 • 240pp • 9781849058438 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Drawing on her own experience and using examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how each begins, and most importantly, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place. Practical and simple solutions to avoiding anxiety are offered throughout.

2012 • 192pp • 9781849052801 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

This book offers unique and adaptable guidelines that can be used by practitioners to ease the process of breaking bad news to people with intellectual disabilities. It provides effective tips and support that will help social workers, counsellors and caring professionals relay all types of bad news as sensitively and successfully as possible.

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Fighting, biting, screaming and behaviours that challenge the people dealing with them are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands. In this new approach, Bo Hejlskov Elvén shows how identifying and adapting these problem areas can dramatically improve behaviour in people with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Behavioural Concerns and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Explanations and Strategies for Change

John Clements and Ewa Zarkowska

2000 • 272pp • 9781853027420 • pb • £17.99 • $32.95

This book is a practical account of how people who attract autism labels can come to behave in ways that give rise to serious concerns in other people and, sometimes, themselves. The authors identify the range of needs that may be expressed through behaviours that cause concern and provide strategies for addressing both needs and behaviours.

Hrepsime Gulbenkoglu and Nick Hagiliassis

2009 • 176pp • 9781849050388 • pb • £19.99 • $42.95

Foreword by Professor Baroness Sheila Hollins

2010 • 240pp • 9781849051262 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

Linda Miller

Explaining death in concrete terms that children with autism will understand, this book discusses the complicated and painful emotions of bereavement, and offers creative and expressive activities that facilitate healing. This interactive book is ideal for children and teens to work through by themselves, with a parent, or with a professional.

Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

Bo Hejlskov Elvén

Anger Management

The 5P Approach

A Guide for Carers and Professionals

How to Make Behaving Positively Possible for People with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Practical Behaviour Management Solutions for Children and Teens with Autism

2012 • 192pp • 9781849059220 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

How to Break Bad News to People with Intellectual Disabilities

No Fighting, No Biting, No Screaming

The book offers a complete framework for behaviour intervention which has its roots in prevention and good practice, with an emphasis on encouraging the development of skills and independence, through Profiling, Prioritizing, Problem analysis, Problem solving and Planning. This book is packed with practical strategies and expert guidance.

An Anger Management Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities

2006 • 176pp • 9781843104360 • pb • £35.00 • $56.95

This is a complete training package for helping people with intellectual or physical disabilities deal with anger in constructive, effective ways. It consists of 12 fully-scripted sessions dealing with topics such as recognising feelings of anger, learning to relax and think calmly, and being assertive and handling problems competently.

People with Autism Behaving Badly

Surviving Girlhood

John Clements

Nikki Giant and Rachel Beddoe

2005 • 224pp • 9781843107651 • pb • £14.99 • $22.95

2012 • 208pp • 9781849059251 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

This book offers effective, long-term strategies to resolve common problem behaviours such as physical aggression, self-injury, verbal abuse, and property damage. It is organized around common messages conveyed by behaviours and the underlying issues driving these messages. Practical ideas for intervention are provided alongside case examples.

This practical resource is designed to prevent teenage girl bullying by tackling its root causes. Part 1 explores girl bullying and its complexities. Part 2 includes over 60 tried-and-tested activities to help girls aged 11—16 understand their needs and values, and build self-esteem, positive attitudes, and relationships skills.

Helping People with ASD Move On from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges

Building Positive Relationships, Attitudes and Self-Esteem to Prevent Teenage Girl Bullying

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The Bullies

Understanding Bullies and Bullying

Dennis Lines

2007 • 224pp • 9781843105787 • pb • £18.99 • $29.95

The Bullies attempts to get inside the minds of the bully and victim. By listening to the voices of bullies and victims from all kinds of backgrounds without making judgements, counsellor Dennis Lines provides unique insights into bullying and what makes such domineering and aggressive behaviour so complex.

Exploring Bullying with Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome A Photocopiable Workbook

Anna Tickle and Bettina Stott

2010 • 320pp • 9781849050357 • pb • £29.99 • $49.95

This photocopiable workbook encourages adults who have been involved with bullying - as either victims or perpetrators - to explore what bullying is, its effects, and how to tackle it successfully. Readers are invited to consider the thoughts, feelings and actions associated with bullying and offered helpful strategies for dealing with it.

Being Bullied

DVD

Strategies and Solutions for People with Asperger’s Syndrome

Nick Dubin

2006 • 30 minutes • 9781843108436 • DVD video • £23.70 (£19.75 + VAT ) • $35.95

Being Bullied describes the various types of peer abuse and the devastating consequences. Narrated by Nick Dubin and featuring footage of his own childhood that illustrates behaviors that made him an easy target for bullies, the film also includes the stories of three individuals with AS who talk about their experiences of being bullied.

Asperger Syndrome and Bullying Strategies and Solutions

Nick Dubin

2007 • 176pp • 9781843108467 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

The author describes the bullying behavior he and other individuals have experienced, and the effect this has had on their lives. He outlines the reasons for bullying behavior and the danger of persistent recurrence if it remains unchecked.

Bully Blocking

Six Secrets to Help Children Deal with Teasing and Bullying

Evelyn M. Field

The AiA Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook Compiled by Marilyn Le Breton Foreword by Rosemary Kessick 2002 • 416pp • 9781843100676 • pb • £29.99 • $49.95

This book contains over 400 gluten and dairy free recipes. An increasing number of people on the autism spectrum are turning to the gluten and casein free diet and finding that many of the more troublesome symptoms are significantly alleviated. Coeliacs, and those with lactose and other intolerances will also find a wealth of useful ideas.

Getting Your Kid on a GlutenFree Casein-Free Diet Susan Lord

2009 • 192pp • 9781843109099 • pb • £15.99 • $19.95

Written by a dietician and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free casein-free diet, this guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to meal plans, recipes and shopping lists. Lord offers sound nutritional advice on how to implement the diet correctly, without harming your child by omitting major nutrient groups.

Diet Intervention and Autism

Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults - A Practical Guide for Parents

Marilyn Le Breton Foreword by Rosemary Kessick 2001 • 232pp • 9781853029356 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

The author explains what the gluten / casein free diet is all about and how it works. She addresses frequently asked questions and misconceptions, and gives practical advice on basic equipment and ingredients, what to expect when your child starts the diet, how to adapt family meals and how to minimise crosscontamination in the kitchen.

Can’t Eat, Won’t Eat

Dietary Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Brenda Legge

2002 • 208pp • 9781853029745 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

A decade ago the author’s son first took a dislike to milk, and then to virtually every other substance she attempted to feed him. Her book was written to reassure other parents that there are lots of people out there in the same boat, and to suggest practical methods of dealing with the problem.

2007 • 256pp • 9781843105541 • pb • £14.99 • $23.95

Provides activities with an emphasis on fun, helping children to understand their feelings and develop effective methods of counteracting bullying situations.-

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Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints What You Need to Know

Rosemary Kessick

2009 • 80pp • 9781843109846 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

This book summarises the symptoms often experienced and offers an explanation of the underlying medical condition, together with suggestions as to how to help reduce the child’s suffering. The findings of the latest research are presented in an understandable way, with a glossary explaining some of the terms often used by medics in plain language.

Autism and Diet

What You Need to Know

Rosemary Kessick

2009 • 96pp • 9781843109839 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

Written by an autism expert who has witnessed in her own child the improvement that can be made through dietary intervention, this book offers a guide to the science behind the considerations; strategies for implementing a safe diet; a handy list of ingredients to be avoided; as well as a concise bank of essential resources and contacts.

A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD Luke Jackson Foreword by Marilyn Le Breton 2001 • 176pp • 9781843100553 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

What is the GF/CF diet? Does it work? What’s it like to go on it? In this user guide to the gluten and casein free diet, Luke Jackson, who is 12 years old and has Asperger Syndrome, tells you everything you need to know - both good and bad.

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The Functional Nutrition Cookbook

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Addressing Biochemical Imbalances through Diet

Lorraine Nicolle and Christine Bailey

2012 • 256pp • 9781848190795 • pb • £24.99 $39.95

This unique cookbook for food and health professionals looks beyond intervening in the symptoms of health problems and addresses the ways in which diet can be used to help correct underlying imbalances in the body. It also comes with an easy-touse CD-Rom of printable recipes that can be used by practitioners to provide extra support for clients.

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Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism An Insider’s View

Wendy Lawson

2001 • 224pp • 9781853029714 • pb • £15.99 • $32.95

To many of the people the processes by which those with autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious. In this book Lawson demonstrates these processes using comparisons from the non-ASD world to help professionals, families and carers to relate to and communicate with people with ASD better.

Understanding and Working with People with Learning Disabilities Who Self-injure Edited by Pauline Heslop and Andrew Lovell 2012 • 160pp • 9781849052085 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

This book looks at ways of improving care provision for people with learning disabilities who self-injure.

The first part of the book sets out the theories behind psychological approaches to understanding self-injury, and in the second half case studies and ‘practice pointers’ propose ways of improving direct care.

Preventing the Emotional Abuse and Neglect of People with Intellectual Disability Stopping Insult and Injury

Sally Robinson Foreword by Hilary Brown 2013 • 224pp • 9781849052306 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

Preventing the Emotional Abuse and Neglect of People with Intellectual Disability aims to throw light into the traumatic experiences faced by people with intellectual disability living in disability accommodation services, to make changes to policy and practice, and to offer strategies and tools for capacity building for practitioners.

Forensic Issues in Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities Edited by Ernest Gralton

Challenges to the Human Rights of People with Intellectual Disabilities Edited by Frances Owen and Dorothy Griffiths Foreword by Orville Endicott

2008 • 295pp • 9781843106449 • pb • £19.99 • $37.95

This book provides a multidisciplinary examination of human rights and the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. It combines historical, psychological, philosophical, social, educational, medical and legal perspectives to form a unique and insightful account of the subject.

The authors explore issues such as assessing and meeting the mental health needs of young people, specific mental health problems such as ADHA and learning difficulties, and legal aspects of working with child mental health. They also assess diversity issues as an integral part of practice, and highlight practice issues for readers.

Cognitive Analytic Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Carers Edited by Julie Lloyd and Philip Clayton

Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome Mohammad Ghaziuddin

Foreword by Val Crowley December 2013 • 320pp • 9781849054096 • pb • £22.99 • $39.95

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is increasingly used by those providing services for people with intellectual disabilities. This book introduces CAT in practical, user-friendly language and guides readers on how to use the approach to inform their work and encourage positive change through the therapeutic relationship.

Integrative Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Autism Spectrum Conditions Working with Hearts of Glass David Moat

2013 • 160pp • 9781849053884 • pb • £17.99 • $29.95

David Moat shows that counselling and emotional support is not only possible for people on the autism spectrum, but essential. He describes the impact of autism on emotional regulation, looks at how various therapeutic principles can be applied to address these issues and identifies strategies for dealing with common emotional difficulties.

Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy

Understanding Asperger Perspectives

Forensic Focus

2003 • 176pp • 9781843107439 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

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Second edition Nisha Dogra, Andrew Parkin, Fiona Gale and Clay Frake

2008 • 288pp • 9781843105909 • pb • £35.00 • $55.95

2011 • 288pp • 9781849051446 • pb • £39.99 • $59.95

Adolescents with developmental disabilities are a complex population who require specialised treatment and care. This interdisciplinary text examines the processes involved in working with this client group in forensic settings, and explores the ways in which their needs differ from those of other young people who engage in high risk behaviour.

A Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals

Paula Jacobsen

Jacobsen demonstrates how to interpret classic analytic and psychodynamic theories in relation to people with AS and explains how revised theories of mind, executive functioning and central coherence have helped provide new concepts and language with which to properly articulate the experiences of those with AS.

2005 • 256pp • 9781843107330 • hb • £45.00 • $80.00

The first book to address the need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs.

Sleep

Multi-Professional Perspectives

Edited by Andrew Green and Alex Westcombe with Ved Varma Foreword by David Nutt 2012 • 328pp • 9781849050623 • pb • £24.99 • $39.95

This multi-disciplinary book offers an unprecedented range of contributions relating to sleep in one comprehensive volume. The science of sleep and its sociological and cultural aspects are explored, as are sleep disorders, the importance of sleep for daytime performance and the ways in which sleep is affected by medical and psychiatric conditions.

Learning Difficulties and Sexual Vulnerability A Social Approach

Andrea Hollomotz

2011 • 192pp • 9781849051675 • pb • £21.99 • $34.95

People with learning difficulties are considerably more likely to experience sexual violence than those without, and for this reason they are often described as ‘vulnerable’. This book argues that treating adults with learning difficulties as ‘vulnerable’ leaves them with fewer of the skills which are needed to protect themselves from harm.

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An A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism

A Handbook for Parents and Carers

Kenneth J. Aitken

2010 • 496pp • 9781843106791 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

The book covers the main genetic disorders associated with autism, including those linked to growth differences, neurodevelopmental problems, gastrointestinal disturbances epilepsy and many others.

It alphabetically lists the conditions next to information about how common they are, causes, signs, symptoms, and methods of treatment and management.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the Life Span Digby Tantam

2011 • 576pp • 9781843109938 • hb • £75.00 • $125.00

This book contains the latest research on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and support of individuals with ASD, and examines their implications at various stages of life. A wide range of neurological, genetic, psychological, developmental, social, and emotional issues are covered.

The Imprinted Brain

How Genes Set the Balance Between Autism and Psychosis

Christopher Badcock

2009 • 240pp • 9781849050234 • hb • £19.99 • $29.95

Badcock sets out a radical new theory of the mind based on the recent discovery of genomic imprinting.

He uses psychiatric case material to show how many of the symptoms of psychosis can be shown to be the mental mirror-images of those of autism. This new theory casts intriguing new light on topics such as the nature of genius.

The Autism Spectrum in the 21st Century

Exploring Psychology, Biology and Practice

Ilona Roth with Chris Barson, Rosa Hoekstra, Greg Pasco and Terry Whatson 2010 • 360pp • 9781849050876 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95

Secrets to Success for Professionals in the Autism Field An Insider’s Guide to Understanding the Autism Spectrum, the Environment and Your Role

Gunilla Gerland

2012 • 384pp • 9781849053709 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

Writing from an insider’s perspective and an autism professional, Gerland offers original explanations of the characteristics of autism, showing how to discover the root cause of behaviours that are challenging, not just how to manage them superficially. She explains how to overcome common pitfalls to build more effective working relationships.

The Art and Science of Motivation A Therapist’s Guide to Working with Children

Edited by Jenny Ziviani, Anne A. Poulsen and Monica Cuskelly Foreword by Professor Alan Hayes 2012 • 296pp • 9781849051255 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of methods for working with children with a range of difficulties. It presents a new model for working with these groups to enhance motivation and engagement and to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes.

It will be an inspiring read for all those working therapeutically with children.

Active Support

Enabling and Empowering People with Intellectual Disabilities

Jim Mansell and Julie Beadle-Brown

2012 • 224pp • 9781849051118 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95

Active Support is a proven model of care that enables and empowers people with intellectual disabilities to participate in all aspects of their lives. This evidencebased approach is particularly effective for working with people with more severe disabilities, and is of growing interest to those responsible for providing support and services.

The Complete Guide to Creating a Special Needs Life Plan A Comprehensive Approach Integrating Life, Resource, Financial, and Legal Planning to Ensure a Brighter Future for a Person with a Disability

Hal Wright CFP® Foreword by James Faber 2013 • 360pp • 9781849059145 • pb • £19.99 • $29.95

This comprehensive guide explains how to create a life plan for an individual with special needs to ensure they have the best possible future. The author offers knowledgeable advice and practical information on creating circles of support, employment and residential options, government programs, financial and legal considerations, and much more.

Working with Parents of a Newly Diagnosed Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionals

Deb Keen and Sylvia Rodger

Dennis Debbaudt

A Guide for Professionals

Foreword by Professor Margot Prior 2012 • 256pp • 9781849051200 • pb • £21.99 • $34.95

This book sets out the type of support that is most beneficial to families following an ASD diagnosis, and equips professionals with the information and tools they need to provide that support. It is an essential resource for any professional involved in supporting families at the time of, or immediately following, an ASD diagnosis.

This book is the definitive guide to the autism spectrum, introducing key concepts and developments in diagnosis, psychological and biological research, theoretical models, evidence-based intervention, educational strategies and family issues. It charts how developments in theory, research and practice shape the evolving concept of autism.

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Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders 2001 • 144pp • 9781853029806 • pb • £13.95 • $21.95

Debbaudt explains how typical manifestations of autism spectrum disorders, such as running away, unsteadiness, impulsive behavior or failure to respond, may be misunderstood by law enforcement professionals, with serious consequences. For individuals with ASDs, he offers advice on how to behave in encounters with law enforcement professionals.

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Alphabet Kids - From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome

A Guide to Developmental, Neurobiological and Psychological Disorders for Parents and Professionals

Robbie Woliver

2008 • 480pp • 9781843108801 • hb • £39.99 • $44.95

Alphabet Kids have disorders that are often concurrent, interconnected or mistaken for one another: for example, the frequent combination of ASD, OCD, SID and ADHD. Woliver covers 70 childhood disorders, providing information on causes, cures, treatments and prognoses. Chapters include a list of signs and symptoms, and true-life stories.

The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook

Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions

Sarah Hendrickx with a Chapter on Dyslexia by Claire Salter

2009 • 192pp • 9781843109808 • pb • £13.99 • $22.95

This is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. A wide range of conditions are covered, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's and Anxiety Disorders.

Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD

A Self-Help Manual for Parents

Cathy Laver-Bradbury, Margaret Thompson, Anne Weeks, David Daley and Edmund J. S. Sonuga-Barke 2010 • 160pp • 9781849050708 • pb • £11.99 • $18.95

This simple, flexible six-step programme is full of tried-and-tested ideas for parents and professionals supporting families of young children with ADHD. The programme includes games that will help improve the child’s attention, exercises to develop patience and tips for supporting the child in successful self-o rganization.

Organize Your ADD/ADHD Child A Practical Guide for Parents

Cheryl R. Carter

2010 • 128pp • 9781849058391 • pb • £9.99 • $16.95

This book addresses the issues of organization and time management in relation to ADD/ADHD. Carter shows how, by using the F.I.R.S.T method (Fun, Individualism, Rules, Simplicity and Time management), even the most easily distracted of children can be taught to make their bed, pack their school bag, and get organized!

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Life at the Edge and Beyond

Living with ADHD and Asperger Syndrome

Jan Greenman Foreword by James Gray MP 2010 • 208pp • 9781849051064 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

In this account of bringing up her son, Luke, Greenman challenges common perceptions of a ‘life with labels’, and recalls her family’s 18 year journey to the edge and back. Writing about the medical issues of Luke’s early years, Jan recalls how his diagnoses came about, and how life at The Edge, their aptly named family home, changed as a result.

Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD in School

A Workbook for Classroom Support and Managing Transitions

Joanne Steer and Kate Horstmann

AD/HD Homework Challenges Transformed!

Creative Ways to Achieve Focus and Attention by Building on AD/HD Traits

Harriet Hope Green

2012 • 128pp • 9781849058803 • pb • £10.99 • $16.95

Homework can be an ordeal for children with ADHD as they often struggle to concentrate and become restless. With the right strategies that make use of ADHD traits, homework can be made tolerable and even enjoyable. This book is brimming with creative methods to engage and motivate children with ADHD at homework time.

Touch and Go Joe

An Adolescent’s Experience of OCD

Joe Wells Foreword by Isobel Heyman

Illustrated by Jason Edwards

2006 • 128pp • 9781843103912 • pb • £9.99 • $15.95

2009 • 208pp • 9781843106630 • pb • £19.99 • $34.95

As many as 2 in every 100 people suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and 16-yearold Joe Wells is one of them. Here, he tells the story of his battle with OCD from its insidious beginnings at age 9 and increasingly intrusive symptoms, to diagnosis at age 12. This book is packed with advice and coping strategies.

This fun and interactive workbook is aimed at actively engaging young people with ADHD and supporting them as they negotiate the pitfalls of growing-up, and the transition to secondary or high school. Each chapter focuses on a different key issue affecting children with ADHD around the time of school transition.

Different Minds

Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits

Deirdre V. Lovecky

2003 • 528pp • 9781853029646 • pb • £25.00 • $39.95

Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD and Asperger Syndrome. Lovecky guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behaviour and relationships at home and at school.

ADHD - Living without Brakes Martin L. Kutscher

2008 • 192pp • 9781843108733 • hb • £29.99 • $34.95

This concise book contains everything that parents and professionals need to know about ADHD. The author describes the spectrum of ADHD, the cooccurring symptoms, and common difficulties that parents face. The rest of the book focuses on solutions.

The role of medication is discussed. The concluding chapter summarizes the information covered.

Breaking Free from OCD A CBT Guide for Young People and Their Families

Jo Derisley, Isobel Heyman, Sarah Robinson and Cynthia Turner

2008 • 224pp • 9781843105749 • pb • £14.99 • $24.95

This step-by-step guide is written for adolescents with OCD and their families. Using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, which is the proven method for helping those with OCD, it offers teenagers a structured plan of treatment which can be read alone, or with a parent, counsellor or mental health worker.

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Amita Jassi

2013 • 48pp• 9781849053815 • pb • £7.99 • $13.95

Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is and how her obsessions and compulsions affect her daily life. This is an ideal, illustrated introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone with the condition.

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Dyslexia and Alternative Therapies Maria Chivers 2006 • 144pp • 9781843103783 • pb • £12.99 • $22.95

JKP Essentials The author provides an overview of each therapeutic option, method of use and case examples, covering nutritional supplements, massage, acupuncture and hypnotherapy, among others. She also includes contributions from experienced alternative therapists, offering an insider’s view of what works and what does not.

Understanding Stammering or Stuttering A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

Elaine Kelman and Alison Whyte Foreword by Michael Palin

Can’t Play Won’t Play

Simply Sizzling Ideas to get the Ball Rolling for Children with Dyspraxia

Sharon Drew and Elizabeth Atter

2008 • 176pp • 9781843106012 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

Activities for Adults with Learning Disabilities

A Common-Sense Guide for Parents and Professionals

Maggie Mamen JKP Essentials

This accessible book will shed light on the perplexing nature of stammers, enabling those who care for children affected to find answers and get the correct help. It offers techniques and exercises to build a child’s confidence, address causes and alleviate symptoms, and gives advice for both school and social settings.

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Maggie Mamen provides a wealth of practical advice on key skills such as developing written and verbal communication, understanding social clues, managing behaviour, self-regulation and organization.

2010 • 144pp • 9781849050692 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

JKP Essentials This fully-updated second edition has been revised to reflect current practice and developments, providing clear and positive answers to questions commonly asked by parents and teachers about dyspraxia.

Maureen Boon identifies the characteristics of dyspraxia, explaining assessment procedures and identifying what can be done to help.

Living with Dyspraxia

A Guide for Adults with Developmental Dyspraxia - Revised Edition

Revised Edition

Mary Colley Foreword by Victoria Biggs.

Introduction by Amanda Kirby

2007 • 240pp • 9781843108580 • pb • £15.99 • $24.95

Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

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Martin presents a comprehensive developmental profile of children with NLD. She helps parents and professionals to identify learners with NLD and insure they receive early intervention. Offering practical advice on NLD at home and at school, she describes step-by-step interventions for improving a range of skills from penmanship to social acumen.

2007 • 176pp • 9781843105930 • pb • £13.99 • $21.95

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This book is full of practical information, tips and hints to enable children with DCD to access and enjoy activities that other children take for granted. From football and rugby to swimming, skipping and skating, the advice covers all the regular childhood activities as well as games to improve physical organization and social skills.

2012 • 128pp • 9781849052689 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Understanding Dyspraxia

Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish

Having Fun, Meeting Needs

Helen Sonnet and Ann Taylor

2009 • 160pp • 9781843109754 • pb • £17.99 • $24.95

This valuable resource for people working with adults with learning disabilities provides over 60 sessions of fun activities that aim to entertain and stimulate the minds of people with learning disabilities. The sessions are divided into different types of activity including cookery, arts and crafts, drama and dance, and outside events.

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Mobility Activity Cards

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School

Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions

Pamela B. Tanguay Foreword by Sue Thompson 2001 • 288pp • 9781853029417 • pb • £16.95 • $26.95

Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. The bulk of the book outlines specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division and ideas for improving reading comprehension.

2006 • 168pp • 9781843104520 • pb • £12.99 • $22.95

This book was written to help all adults with Dyspraxia tackle the everyday situations that many people take for granted. It is full of practical advice on everything from getting a diagnosis to learning how to manage household chores. Topics addressed include self-esteem and how Dyspraxia often interacts with other conditions.

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Amanda Elliott Illustrated by David Kemp 2006 • 1pp • 9781843104971 • Cards • £21.19 (£17.66 + VAT ) • $31.95

This set of colour illustrated cards with a detailed instruction booklet, will be a valuable tool for professionals and parents facilitating the rehabilitation of children with neurological disorders and general developmental disabilities. The activities develop mobility and coordination skills, promoting independence and self-esteem.

Defying Disability

The Lives and Legacies of Nine Disabled Leaders

Mary Wilkinson

2009 • 224pp • 9781843104155 • pb • £18.99 • $36.95

This book tells the stories of nine disabled leaders who, by force of personality and concrete achievement, have made us think differently about disability. They share a common will to change society so that disabled people get a fair deal. It is based on extensive interviews with the subjects and people who know them.

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Children with Seizures

Clare Connors and Kirsten Stalker

Foreword by Gregory L. Holmes MD

A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals

Martin L. Kutscher MD

A Positive Outlook

2002 • 208pp • 9781843101277 • pb • £22.99 • $42.95

Drawing on one-to-one conversations with disabled children and follow-up interviews with their families, this volume takes an in-depth look at the effects of disability on disabled children. Informed by the social model of disability, the authors identify and draw out the implications of their findings for social work and health services.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder An Altered Perspective

Barbara Quinn and Anthony Malone

2006 • 152pp • 9781843108238 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

JKP Essentials This concise, accessible handbook for families, friends and carers of children with seizures provides all the information they need to approach seizures from a position of strength. It discusses types and causes of seizures, what to do during a seizure as well as some of the most common epilepsy syndromes in more detail.

Understanding Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing in Children

2000 • 160pp • 9781853028762 • pb • £18.99 • $25.95

Management Strategies for Parents and Professionals

Written principally for parents, this is a book which explains what it means for your child to be diagnosed with PDD, NOS, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and where you go from there. The authors describe the symptoms of PDD, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology and the diagnostic procedures involved.

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Personalised Learning for Young People with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties Andrew Colley Foreword by Dr Penny Lacey 2013 • 168pp • 9781849053679 • pb • £19.99 • $32.95

Challenging the notion that young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) should be taught in a linear, target-driven way, this book presents an innovative model for creating learning opportunities to suit the needs and abilities of each student, within the constraints for formal curricula and even in large class settings.

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JKP Essentials The authors describe the everyday experiences of those who interact with infants and children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing. They explain the distinguishing characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment and treatment approaches for the disorder.

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

A Guide to Improving Coordination

Lisa A. Kurtz

2007 • 160pp • 9781843108658 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

JKP Essentials This manual offers practical strategies and advice for helping children with coordination difficulties.

The author explains how to recognize normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help, and includes specific teaching strategies to help children with coordination difficulties succeed in the classroom, playground, and home.

Understanding Facial Recognition Difficulties in Children Prosopagnosia Management Strategies for Parents and Professionals

Nancy L. Mindick Foreword by Glenn Alperin 2010 • 144pp • 9781849058025 • pb • £13.99 • $19.95

JKP Essentials Mindick provides an explanation of the types, causes, and characteristics of prosopagnosia. Providing an insider’s perspective on the condition, she suggests ways to recognize the signs of facial recognition difficulties in children, and offers specific ideas for ensuring that they are properly supported in their learning and social development.

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Phil Christie, Margaret Duncan, Ruth Fidler and Zara Healy

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Written by professionals and parents, this book answers the key questions about PDA and uses case examples throughout to show the impact of the condition on different areas of the child’s life. The early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers.

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2007 • 160pp • 9781843105213 • pb • £12.99 • $20.95

Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities

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Elizabeth Turp

2010 • 240pp • 9781849051415 • pb • £11.99 • $18.95

Support for Family and Friends This book provides the families and friends of people with CFS/ME with an introduction to the condition, and explains what can be done to support those who have it.

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Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.

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My Social Stories Book Edited by Carol Gray and Abbie Leigh White Illustrated by Sean McAndrew 144pp • 9781853029509 • pb • £12.99 • $19.95

Taking the form of short narratives, the book take children step by step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and getting used to new clothes. These stories are written for preschoolers aged from two to six.

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Olga Bogdashina Forewords by Wendy Lawson and Theo Peeters 224pp • 9781843101666 • pb • £14.95 • $24.95

Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. She singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention.

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Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can increase feelings of alienation and anxiety, making life's challenges especially hard to cope with.

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