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“Some differences are on the outside of the person, like different colour hair or skin. Some differences are on the inside, sometimes in the brain. Autism is one of these differences.� Davida Hartman,
The Little Book of Autism FAQs
Parenting • 1 The Little Book of Autism FAQs
How to Talk with Your Child about their Diagnosis and Other Conversations Davida Hartman Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs
The Autism Language Launcher
A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Turn Sounds and Words into Simple Conversations Kate Wilde
Sep 2019 / £9.99 / pb / 112pp
Foreword by Samahria Lyte Kaufman
/ 6 black and white illustrations / World rights available /
Aug 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 288pp / World rights available /
ISBN-9781785924491 / eISBN-9781784508241
ISBN-9781785924828 / eISBN-9781784508708
A book to help parents support and communicate with their child after diagnosis. Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a difference. It advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children’s relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the conversation with the child’s siblings. Concise and easy to read, The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents’ questions with accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult conversation in a constructive manner.
A guide to help children with autism develop the skills for simple conversation. Do you want to help your child on the autism spectrum to verbally communicate with you and others? You’ve picked up the right book. The Autism Language Launcher gives you something totally new: a step-by-step guide that ignites language lift-off by using methods such as tapping into your child’s innate intelligence, going with your child instead of against your child and providing techniques that work with adults on the spectrum. Written for parents, relatives, professionals, educators, or caregivers of a child or adult who is not yet verbal, making some sounds, using some words, speaking in single words, or using two-word phrases, this book uses the author’s decades of experience with children and adults on the spectrum. Kate also demonstrates how to effectively address your child’s echolalia, repetitious language, and repetitive questions in a way that your child will find supportive, bonding, and even joyful.
“Davida Hartman gives parents an honest, nuanced and above all empowering and heart-warming answer to perhaps the most pertinent question they have: Do we tell our child that he/she has autism?” Peter Vermeulen, Autism in Context, Belgium
“Reading this book is like having an in-home consultant - or better, a knowledgeable friend - to cheer you on and guide you along. Wilde uses real life examples and practical bullet points to support and inspire you in helping your child of any age to gain more speech. This is the only resource you’ll need to help your child’s communication grow!” Cindy Rinna, mother of two autistic children
2 • Parenting Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum
Simple Autism Strategies for Home and School
Jenna Ward-Hawkes and Melissa Rodi
Foreword by Glenys Jones
Illustrated by Paul Banwell
all languages / ISBN-9781785924446 / eISBN-9781784508173
Aug 2019 / £12.99 / pb / 80pp / ISBN-9781785928406
A powerful insight into how children with autism experience life in school, at home and in the community. Offering a unique overview of a child’s point of view of life with autism, this guidebook will help parents and teachers better understand how this condition is experienced in day to day life. Organised by topic for easy reference, it explores the issues that can arise in everyday situations from toilet training to homework.
A Parent and Caregiver’s Guide
Understanding the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum, and providing coping strategies. This book offers an empathetic approach and provides explanations of what goes on in the brain and body of someone experiencing a meltdown, describing sensory reactions and brain processes. The authors help the reader to distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, and how to react to these different states. Summarising key strategies, the book then provides short- and long-term strategies to implement, offering practical response plans and a toolbox of techniques that empower parents to further support their child.
“This fantastic book provides helpful and practical tips to understand, manage and even avert tantrums and meltdowns. This book won’t stray far from my desk.” —Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Professor of Autism, Western Australia
Practical Tips, Resources and Poetry Sarah Cobbe
Mar 2019 / £16.99 / pb / 328pp / World
Friends like Henry
Everything your family needs to know about finding, training and learning from an autism companion dog Nuala Gardner May 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 312pp / ISBN-9781785926785 / eISBN-9781785928482
A 4-step programme containing practical advice on how to introduce a companion dog into families. For parents and families curious about introducing a dog into their home for the therapeutic and practical benefits that can be brought to a child with autism, including development of communication skills and toilet training. This guide is comprehensive and highly practical, with case examples, tips and advice throughout. Accessible for families and professionals alike, this innovative programme can have a huge impact on the life of children with disabilities.
Parenting • 3 I Have a Question About Cancer
Clear Answers for All Kids, including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Special Needs Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky May 2019 / £9.99 / hb / 48pp / 5–11 years / Fully illustrated / ISBN-9781785926945
An illustrated guide which explains cancer, and the impact it can have, to children aged 5–11, inclusive of those with ASD or other special needs.
“Cancer remains confusing even to me - and I’ve survived it. Polsky and Gaines have, seemingly effortlessly, created one of the most straightforward, useful, honest tools for talking to young children (with or without special needs) about a complex and scary topic. This book is a gift for families going through a difficult time-providing easy-to-understand information for children and the comfort that comes with having answers. I can’t recommend this resource enough.” —Jodie Fishman, cancer survivor, mother to three young children, and Senior Writer at ZERO TO THREE
Also available… I Have a Question About Divorce May 2019 / £9.99 / hb / 48pp / 5–11 years / Fully illustrated / ISBN-9781785926945
I Have a Question About Death May 2019 / £9.99 / hb / 48pp / 5–11 years / Fully illustrated / ISBN-9781785926945
Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet
A Story about Trouble with Toilet Training Jane Whelen Banks 2008 / £6.99 / hb / 32pp / 2–7 years / Rights sold: Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Turkish / ISBN-9781843109006 / eISBN-9781846428746
A simple and adorable picture book about learning to go poo in the toilet!
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“An Asperger child is just like any other child. They need love and encouragement… and then everyone can sit back and enjoy the unique individual they become.” Kathy Hoopmann,
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Books for Children • 5 Your Interests, My Interests
He’s Not Naughty!
A Children’s Guide to Autism
A Visual Guide to Playing and Hanging Out for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Deborah Brownson Illustrated by Ben Mason Mar 2019 / £9.99 / pb / 80pp / 6 years / ISBN-9781785928727
Joel Shaul Feb 2020 / £15.99 / hb / 112pp / 7–14 years / Full colour illustrations throughout / World all languages / ISBN-9781785926501
How children with autism spectrum disorders aged 7–14 can establish common interests to facilitate interactive play. Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult. This colourful and fun visual guide, full of examples and activities, shows how they can find common interests with their friends, peers and family, so that they can have more fun playing and hanging out together.
Illustrated book explaining autism from a child’s point of view. Fed up of everyone not understanding her friend Jake, Taryn candidly explains her understanding of autism, and why Jake’s behaviour isn’t naughty! This book is quick and fun way for children aged 6+ to learn about autism and the vibrant illustrations provide a unique visual representation of what it’s like to be autistic.
“A beautifully written book that’s changing perceptions of autism all over the world.” —Alistair Burt, Minister of State for Foreign Office and MP for NE Bedfordshire
“An innovative, visual and hands-on approach to target tangible social and emotional learning skills across the child’s day.” —Lauren Brukner, Occupational Therapist
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6 • Books for Children The Red Beast
Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger’s Syndrome
MEET THE AUTHOR…
K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2008 / £12.99 / hb / 48pp / 5–9 years / 18 colour / Rights sold: Chinese (simplified), Czech, German / ISBN-9781843109433 / eISBN-9781846428487
Learning to recognise and tame the red beast!. 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 illustrations are bold, vibrant in colour and child-friendly because they look like a very artistic child has drawn and then coloured them. There are 11 great strategies suggested at the back of the book, which are easy to implement and these alone make this terrific book work buying.” —Early Years Educator
The Panicosaurus
Managing Anxiety in Children Including Those with Asperger Syndrome K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2012 / £12.99 / hb / 56pp / 6–11 years / 18 colour illustrations / Rights sold: Chinese (simplified) / ISBN-9781849053563 / eISBN-9780857007063
Teach children to defeat the Panicosaurus with the help of Smartosaurus.
“This is a fantastic book... The strategies discussed are therapeutically sound.” —Youth in Mind
KAY AL-GHANI People often ask what inspired me to write the story of The Red Beast. As with all my books, it is always a child. Many years ago, I worked with a boy, who had Asperger Syndrome. He who would often, without warning, throw himself into a violent rage. The school strategy, in those days, was to use safe handling and remove him to a soft playroom, where he was left to calm down. However, sometimes staff and children would get injured, as they attempted to do this. I thought I’d try a new strategy. One that I had seen used effectively on a frightened bird. Approaching him from the rear, I would quickly wrap him in a weighted blanket and gently lower him to the floor. Then I would start to read his favourite story. He very quickly calmed – as did the rest of the children in the class. Encouraged by my success, I went home and wrote the story of the Red Beast and asked my autistic son, Haitham, if he could draw some pictures to go with it. Two weeks later we had a break through moment when the child looked at me and said: “Red Beast is awake - get my blanket!”
Books for Children • 7
MEET THE AUTHOR…
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Kathy Hoopmann 2006 / £9.99 / hb / 72pp / 7–99 years / Rights sold: Chinese (complex), Chinese (simplified), Danish, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Slovene, Swedish / ISBN-9781843104810
Witty, charming picture book full of cats with Asperger Syndrome!
All Birds Have Anxiety KATHY HOOPMAN
Kathy Hoopmann 2017 / £9.99 / hb / 72pp / 6–99
Over the past 20 years, I have had 22 books published, with translations into 18 languages. Over half of those books deal with neurodiversity and mental illness, in fiction and non fiction, for children and adults. My best sellers are definitely my photo books and at a guess, I have looked at over 3 million images in my search for the perfect cat, dog and bird pictures. All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome, All Dogs Have ADHD, Inside Asperger’s Looking Out, and All Birds Have Anxiety are not so much written, as painstakingly and lovingly crafted. Of course, I put just as much care into my fiction books too, and Elemental Island, that I co-wrote with J.S. Kiss, is a place I would definitely like to visit. I was thrilled when two of my books were adapted as graphic novels. Mike Medaglia and Rachael Smith are artistic geniuses in the way they brought Blue Bottle Mystery and Lisa and the Lacemaker alive. But I have to admit that the highlight of my writing career has been when people contact me to say that their lives have been changed for the better because of my books. There is no higher praise for an author! So my writing journey has been full, exciting and very, very rewarding and I hope will continue for much longer yet.
years / Full colour photographs throughout / Rights sold: Chinese, Dutch / ISBN-9781785921827 / eISBN-9781784504540
A bird’s-eye-view introduction to living with anxiety disorder and how to begin to change it.
All Dogs Have ADHD Kathy Hoopmann 2008 / £9.99 / hb / 72pp / 7–99 years / 73 photographs / Rights sold: Chinese (simplified), Danish, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish / ISBN-9781843106517 / eISBN-9781846428401
A dog-filled celebration of what it means to be considered ‘different’.
“The author uses adorably cute photos of dogs to illustrate common traits of ADHD. This book will be a helpful addition to the professional library because it can serve as a tool to help children or adults to understand what it may be like to live with ADHD.” —Jaime Parker, Irving Independent School
“Focus on expressing yourself and forget about whether it’s good enough or not. It is!” Finn Monahan,
Know Your Spectrum!
Books for Preteens and Teens • 9
MEET THE AUTHOR…
The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide
How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic Siena Castellon Foreword by Temple Grandin Mar 2020 / £12.99 / pb / 256pp / 12–18 years / 10 b/w cartoons / ISBN-9781787751835
SIENA CASTELLON I wrote The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How To Grow Up Awesome and Autistic to provide young autistic girls with the type of information and guidance that I wish had been available when I was growing up. I found that most of the books in existence were written for autistic boys and by adults who are not autistic. Since autistic girls have very different challenges and pressures than autistic boys, I found these books unhelpful. I have written my survival guide from the perspective of an autistic teen girl and provide relevant insights and advice on a wide range of areas, including navigating the perils of social media, crushes and dating, taking care of your body, finding your fashion style and understanding and managing your emotions. I hope that my book will provide current and future generations of autistic teen girls with helpful tips, tricks, insights, information and guidance that will aid them in navigating their teen years and will help them to realise that they are not alone in their struggles.
The ultimate go-to guide for autistic teenage girls, written by a multi-award-winning and internationally recognised teen autism campaigner. “Never be ashamed of being different: it is this difference that makes you extraordinary and unique.” This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you’ll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as ‘Am I using appropriate body language?’ and ‘Did I say the wrong thing?’, through to discussing the importance of understanding your emotions, looking after your physical and mental health and coping with anxiety and sensory overloads, award-winning neurodiversity campaigner Siena Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge. With practical tips on friendships, dating, body image, consent and appearance, as well as how to survive school and bullying, The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide gives you the power to embrace who you are, reminding you that even during the toughest of teen moments, you are never alone.
“Her work makes it very clear the great things that autistic people are capable of… Siena has helped many people have a positive attitude.” – Temple Grandin, from her foreword to The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide
10 • Books for Preteens and Teens
KNOW YOUR SPECTRUM! An Autism Creative Writing Workbook for Teens Know Your Spectrum!
An Autism Creative Writing Workbook for Teens Finn Monahan Jan 2019 / £18.99 / pb / 288pp / 12–18 years / World rights available / ISBN-9781785924354
“Know Your Spectrum! is a much-needed resource: an innovative, insightful and extremely practical guide for young autistic people. Written in a clear and attractive style, and packed with useful information and ideas, it will empower them to embrace their neurology, develop their own strategies and learn how to self-advocate based on their personal spectrum of autism.” —Maura Campbell, Senior Editor and Features Writer, Spectrum Women Magazine
A creative writing workbook that helps autistic teenagers understand their individual experience of autistic behaviours and their own personal strengths and difficulties. Not everyone with autism is the same. This workbook will help teenagers recognise their own individual spectrum of autistic behaviours, and reflect on the specific challenges they face, their own strengths and how they relate to other people. Using creative writing activities, this book helps teenagers to identify connections between events and their emotions - which can be difficult for people with autism - while improving their writing skills through fun activities. A range of examples of poetry and short stories are included to make each activity accessible to all levels and to show how writing narrative and poems can help support personal reflection. The book encourages the reader to explore the core aspects of autism including social communication, executive function, and sensory processing, and then allows the teen to create a template of their own spectrum of abilities within autism. This unique understanding of autism can then be used to develop individual strategies and encourage self-advocacy. Using this book collaboratively with teachers or parents means the teen can be supported in a way that is specific to them.
Books for Preteens and Teens • 11 A C T I V I T Y G . YO U R W R I T I N G P R O M P T S
Meaning: What does this mean for me?
My spectrum of impulsivity
I might have problems with:
Use the following vocabulary prompts and questions to complete your worksheet and then write your own poems, thoughts, mini-stories or narrative for each topic below.
What do you think could happen if you are impulsive? Would it be a positive or negative thing to be impulsive? Are you good at predicting what will happen next? How might impulsivity affect your relationships?
I might be good at: What are the benefits of being quick to act? How could being impulsive support you in achieving or discovering things?
Word prompts Impulsive: Quick, spontaneous, excitement, exhilaration, thrill, rash, reckless, discovery, unexpected, unplanned, hasty, consequences, mistake, penalty, regrets, accidental, impromptu, unintended, irresponsible, uncontrolled, unforeseen, unpredictable.
Strategies: I am able to stop and think when I: Could you have a routine that you follow any time you suspect you might act impulsively – playing a game on your phone to have thinking time? Would a quick bullet point list help you focus your mind on what is happening? How about keeping a journal to record occasions when you tend to be impulsive?
Event: When am I impulsive? I am impulsive when: In what ways are you impulsive at home, school and/or with friends? Do you do things without thinking to try to fit in with friends? Do you find that being impulsive can mean you make hasty decisions?
I am not impulsive when: What do I never rush into? Why do I not act impulsively over some things?
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How I experience sensory synaesthesia:
My spectrum of interoception and sensory synaesthesia
Word prompts Sensory synaesthesia: Numbers, words, food, smell, visual, auditory, tactile, touch, hear, taste, emotions, sequences, patterns, images, reaction, automatic, confused messages, jumbled, disconnections, mixed-up connections, links, sensory channels, vivid, unusual, internal, instant, alternative processing, puzzled, perplexed, baffling, unconventional, bizarre, remarkable.
Record your thoughts and experiences here.
My interoception system gets confused when I:
When you see someone else being touched will you feel the same sensation on your body? When too much is happening do you become overloaded, leading to confused sensory reactions? Do you get unusual sensations in your body which seem to be related to your emotions? When you hear a word will you experience it as a physical reaction, so ‘ice-cream’ leads to brain freeze? Or do you find that patterns form in your mind in response to particular words?
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12 • Books for Preteens and Teens
You Can Change the World! Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Margaret Rooke June 2019 / £12.99 / 240pp / pb / ISBN-9781785925023/ eISBN- 9781784508975
This inspirational book tells the stories of 50 real-life teens who’ve dared to change the world they live in.
Bestselling author Margaret Rooke asks teenagers about their experiences of being volunteers, social entrepreneurs, and political campaigners, online and beyond. Covering issues of race, sexuality, neurodiversity, bullying and many other issues central to the lives of today’s teens, this unforgettable book shows how you can survive in a social media and celebrity obsessed world by refusing to conform to other people’s expectations. Find ways to achieve against the odds. It features tips for actions you can take to create genuine impact.
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We hear about: Lucy Gavaghan, who, at 14, walked into Tesco head office and persuaded them not to sell eggs from caged hens. Maya Ghazal, a refugee from Syria, now campaigning for refugees’ rights, and studying to be an aviation engineer - out of gratitude to the aeroplane that brought her here. Dillon Eisman, 18, the creator of Sew Swag that takes damaged and donated items of clothing and upcycles them for the homeless population in California. Heraa Hashmi, 19, who fights Islamophobia online. …and many more inspirational teen stories in this unforgettable book.
Books for Preteens and Teens • 13 Exploring Friendships, Puberty and Relationships
A Programme to Help Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum to Cope with the Challenges of Adolescence
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome
A User Guide to Adolescence Luke Jackson
2002 / £13.99 / pb / 216pp / Rights sold: Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Swedish / ISBN-9781843100980 / eISBN-9781846423567
Kate Ripley Apr 2019 / £24.99 / pb / 148pp / ISBN-9781787751668
Evidence-based curriculum for helping young people on the autism spectrum understand and cope with the many challenges of adolescence. A programme 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. Includes lesson plans, supplementary activities and 200 downloadable and printable flash cards.
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 2012 / £13.99 / pb / 280pp / 10–17 years / 48 black and white Rights sold: Chinese (complex), Chinese (simplified), Czech, Danish, Polish / ISBN-9781849059152 / eISBN-9780857006851
Top secret guide to the hidden social rules of making friends and conversation for teens. 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.
The award-winning user guide to adolescence on the Autism spectrum. *Winner of the NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children’s Book Award 2003* Part of the Reading Well scheme. 27 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions. 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.
“Compelling reading…Luke has written a book that’s intelligent, articulate, sensitive and funny.” —The Big Issue
14 • Books for Preteens and Teens SEXUALITY AND SAFETY WITH TOM AND ELLIE What’s Happening to Tom?
A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions
What’s Happening to Ellie?
A book about puberty for girls and young women with autism and related conditions
Kate E. Reynolds
Kate E. Reynolds
Illustrated by Jonathon Powell
Illustrated by Jonathon Powell
2014 / £8.99 / hb / 36pp / 10–17 years / 14 colour illustrations
2014 / £8.99 / hb / 36pp / 10–17 years / 14 colour illustrations
/ Rights sold: French, German, Hungarian (non-exclusive) /
/ Rights sold: French, German, Hungarian (non-exclusive) /
ISBN-9781849055239 / eISBN-9780857009340
ISBN-9781849055260 / eISBN-9780857009340
Teaching boys and young men about the changes of puberty. This simple picture book follows Tom as he begins puberty. Designed to be read with boys with autism or other special needs, it provides the perfect starting point for parents and carers to discuss changes including new hair growth, deepening voice and wet dreams.
Teaching girls and young women about the changes of puberty. Follow Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body in this simple resource to help parents and carers teach girls with autism and related conditions about puberty. It covers all the changes that girls experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as periods.
“Thankfully, we have reached a point where society recognizes that all people, including those with a developmental disorder such as autism, are sexual beings who have a right to knowledge and to be safe. But there are aspects of sexuality that are challenging and not easy to teach. These attractively illustrated books, with their clear, anatomically correct pictures and simple, unambiguous text, deal bravely with these topics and will facilitate discussion and learning. They will be a very welcome addition to the bookshelves of families who have an adolescent boy on the autism spectrum.” —Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of Sex
“In very simple, unambiguous text and quite graphic pictures, we see Ellie beginning to grow up and the signs that she notices as she does so - hair in unusual places, spots, enlarging breasts, hips, and periods...while meant for girls on the autistic spectrum, this could be of real use to any young girl facing the challenges of growing up.” —HealthyBooks
Other Books in the series…
“To those of you who feel like you don’t belong. Always remember that different is cool!” Luke Jackson,
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome
16 • Books for Adults Our Autistic Lives
Neurodiverse Relationships
Personal Accounts from Autistic Adults Around the World Aged 20 to 70+
Autistic and Neurotypical Partners Share Their Experiences
Edited by Alex Ratcliffe
Joanna Pike with Tony Attwood
Jan 2020 / £14.99 / pb /
Foreword by Tony Attwood
256pp / ISBN-9781785925603 /
Jul 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 216pp / 12 b&w cartoons /
eISBN-9781784509538
ISBN-9781787750289
A collection of 50+ personal accounts about living and ageing as an autistic adult (including Asperger’s and high functioning autism). This collection of narratives from autistic adults is structured around their decades of experience of life, covering 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60 and 70s+. These are varied and diverse, spanning different continents, genders, sexualities and ethnicities, yet the editor highlights the common themes that unite them and skilfully draws out these threads. Each chapter is based on accounts from one age group and includes accounts from people of that age, giving an insight into the history of autism and signifying how gaining a diagnosis (or not) has changed people’s lives over time. The book is about ageing with an autistic mind, and helping the reader find connections between neurotypical and neurodiverse people by acknowledging the challenges we all face in our past, present and futures.
Twelve couples share their experiences including the challenges and benefits autism can bring to a relationship. Comprised of the accounts of twelve heterosexual couples in which the man is on the Autism Spectrum, this book invites both partners to discuss their own perspectives of different key issues, including anxiety, empathy, employment and socialising. Autism expert Tony Attwood contributes a commentary and a question and answer section for each of the twelve accounts. The first book of its kind to provide perspectives from both sides of a relationship on a variety of different topics, Neurodiverse Relationships is the perfect companion for couples in neurodiverse relationships who are trying to understand one another better.
“Too often, we forget that roughly 75% of Autistic people are adults. Our Autistic Lives is invaluable because it offers intimate insights from Autistic adults in every decade of life, to their seventies and beyond. Ratcliffe’s book is crucial reading for understanding autism across the lifespan.” —Maxfield Sparrow, author of The ABCs of Autism Acceptance and No You Don’t: Essays from an Unstrange Mind
Books for Adults • 17 The Neurodiverse Workplace
An Employer’s Guide to Managing and Working with Neurodivergent Employees, Clients and Customers Victoria Honeybourne Dec 2019 / £18.99 / pb / 176pp /
A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum
A Positive Psychology Approach
Victoria Honeybourne Feb 2019 / £16.99 / pb / 192pp / World rights available. / ISBN-9781785925771 / eISBN-9781784509880
ISBN-9781787750333
How to support neurodivergent employees, customers and clients in the workplace. Estimates suggest that up to 20% of employees, customers and clients might have a neurodivergent condition - such as dyslexia, autism, Asperger’s, ADHD or dyspraxia - yet these individuals often struggle to gain and maintain employment, despite being very capable. This practical, authoritative business guide will help managers and employers support neurodiverse staff, and gives advice on how to ensure workplaces are neuro-friendly. The book demonstrates that neurodiversity is a natural aspect of human variation to be expected and accepted, rather than a deficit to be accommodated.
Provides strategies for promoting positive wellbeing and good mental health in autistic adults. Breaking away from neurotypical ideals of happiness, this book offers simple techniques and exercises to help adults on the spectrum combat negative thoughts and improve their mental health. Practical and engaging, it tackles communication skills, self-awareness, workplace coping strategies and more, with a refreshing positive psychology approach.
“Exploring autism and happiness is not new, however, this book dissolves the mystery - not imposing a neurotypical view of happiness on autistic individuals is key. Positive psychology uncovers individual autistic dispositions, emphasises strengths and connection to meaning, facilitating happiness that builds into secure and content wellbeing.” —Dr. Wenn B. Lawson AFBPsS; MAPs Senior Consultant Complex Support, Edu. Dept. Disability, Policy & Programs, SA Govt. Australia
“People with Autism see the world very differently from everyone else… That makes them very special indeed.” Deborah Brownson,
He’s Not Naughty!
PDA • 19 Super Shamlal Living and Learning with PDA
The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum
The PDA Paradox
K. I. Al-Ghani
Foreword by Felicity Evans
Harry Thompson
Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani
Feb 2019 / £12.99 / pb / 184pp / World
Oct 2019 / £13.99 / hb / 72pp / 7–11 years / 25 colour
rights available / ISBN-9781785926754
illustrations / ISBN-9781787750562
Therapeutic children’s story about Shamlal the Camel, who lives with Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA). This illustrated storybook explains PDA through Shamlal the Camel, and her avoidance of even the simplest task. It allows children with PDA to recognise and support their additional needs. A helpful introduction for parents/carers and appendices with strategies to be used at home and in school are included.
“A beautifully crafted story to help children with PDA, their friends and siblings understand this complex condition.” —Ruth Fidler, Education Consultant, complex autism
A memoir by an adult with PDA, reflecting back on his early childhood through to present day. By providing an eloquently written insight into the world of PDA, Thompson’s memoir gives invaluable information to those looking to expand their knowledge of the autism spectrum. It covers his experiences of finishing school, holding down a job and forging meaningful relationships. Turbulent at times, it ends on a note of hope and positivity.
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome - My Daughter is Not Naughty Jane Alison Sherwin Foreword by Phil Christie 2015 / £12.99 / pb / 328pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781849056144 / eISBN-9781784500856
An emotional, insightful account of raising a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA). Full of advice and support, this book is an honest account of one family’s experiences of raising a child with PDA. It includes strategies to help manage PDA behaviours, information on obtaining diagnosis and raising awareness, and explanations to help readers gain a better understanding of the condition.
20 • PDA Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Phil Christie, Margaret Duncan, Ruth Fidler and Zara Healy
“Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome, as a sub-group on the autism spectrum, is now recognised, as are the implications for management and support, particularly in education settings. This book is invaluable in helping parents and professionals identify, understand and support this very complex group.” —Dr Jacqui Ashton Smith, Principal, Helen Allison School, National Autistic Society
2011 / £12.99 / pb / 208pp / Rights sold: Hungarian / ISBN9781849050746 / eISBN-9780857002532
Straightforward guide to understanding PDA for anyone needing an overview of the condition. 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.
Me and My PDA
A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People Glòria Durà-Vilà and Tamar Levi 2018 / £14.99 / hb / 144pp / 10+ years / ISBN-9781785924651
Can I Tell You About Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome?
A guide for friends, family and professionals Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie Foreword by Judith Gould
2015 / £8.99 / pb / 56pp / 7–18 years / 13 black & white
A beautifully illustrated guide helping young people with PDA to understand their diagnosis, develop self-awareness and implement their own personalised problem-solving strategies. Written in consultation with young people with PDA and their families, this book recognises the importance of handing control back to the young person, and that there is no one-size-fits-all PDA profile. Readers are encouraged to engage throughout with interactive writing, doodling and checklist exercises to explore their own particular characteristics, strengths and challenges.
illustrations / World rights available / ISBN-9781849055130 / eISBN-9780857009296
Introduce Pathological Demand Avoidance to children, friends and family, though the eyes and words of a child with PDA. In this illustrated guide Issy invites readers to learn about PDA, a part of the autism spectrum, from her perspective, helping them to understand how it causes her to find simple, everyday demands very stressful. Issy tells readers about all the ways she can be helped and supported by those around her.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.� Alan Turing
22 • Education and Teaching Teacher Education and Autism
A Research-Based Practical Handbook Edited by Clare Lawrence Foreword by Tony Attwood Apr 2019 / £15.99 / pb / 176pp / ISBN-9781785926044
Getting the Best Out of College for Students on the Autism Spectrum
A Workbook for Entering Further Education Kate Ripley and Dr Rebecca Murphy Mar 2020 / £14.99 / pb / 176pp
A practical guide for teaching teachers about autism. An edited collection of short chapters, the book is full of practical activities and discussion points ideally suited for time-stretched trainee teachers, those leading training courses and busy teachers continuing to learn on the job. Focusing on the myriad ways that autism affects pupils and their education, it covers key training strategies around autism including maths, physical education, sex and relationships, behaviour management and more. Each contains the material for a session to be delivered to trainee teachers or to provide a unit of self-study. Combining research into the needs of trainee teachers, parents, and students with autism, this book offers an effective roadmap for teacher training and a better understanding of how to meet the needs of autistic pupils.
“Lawrence points out that, although autism education is now a required element in initial teacher education, the time that can be allocated to it is very restricted. In response to this, she has collated material for training sessions both for trainee teachers and for continuing professional development... Case studies and short tasks are included to guide the reader to a deeper understanding of how students with autism experience life in school and how to manage this as an informed professional... This is a very useful, accessible and informative resource that effectively combines research and practice.” —SEN Magazine
13 years / ISBN-9781787753297
*Corresponding eBook for Teachers Available* A workbook for students on the autism spectrum to help them transition from school to college. Thinking about going to college? What subjects to take? How to organise your time properly? How to meet new people and maintain friendships? This interactive workbook provides guidance for your entire journey through college and further education. Full of handy tips and strategies for your entire journey through college, it helps you handle early hurdles such as preparing for a new sensory environment, planning your transport and making friends. Chapters also cover life in college, so you’ll know how to properly manage your time studying and socialising, how to get a grip on social media and have the confidence to tackle exams head on! The book includes 100 pages of interactive elements, which develop decision-making, reflection and strategy-building skills, and you can work through it all with an older adult for help.
Education and Teaching • 23 Inclusive Education for Autistic Children
Education and Girls on the Autism Spectrum
Dr Rebecca Wood
Edited by Judith Hebron and Caroline Bond
Helping Children and Young People to Learn and Flourish in the Classroom
Illustrated by Sonny Hallett, Foreword by Wenn B. Lawson
Developing an Integrated Approach
Aug 2019 / £22.99 / pb / 280pp / ISBN-9781785924606 / eISBN-9781784508371
Aug 2019 / £16.99 / pb / 208pp / 11 b/w line drawings / ISBN-9781785923210 / eISBN-9781784506346
Innovative guide to rethinking autism and autistic learners in inclusive school settings. This book presents original, empirical research that reframes how educators should consider autism and educational inclusion. Rebecca Wood carefully unpicks common misapprehensions about autism and how autistic children learn, and reconsiders what inclusion can and should mean for autistic learners. Drawing on research and interwoven with comments from autistic child and adult contributors throughout, the book argues that inclusion will only work if the ways in which autistic children think, learn, communicate and exhibit their understanding are valued and supported. Such an approach will benefit both the learner and the whole classroom. Considering topics such as the sensory environment, support, learning and cognition, school curriculums, communication and socialisation, this much needed book offers ideas and insight that reflect the practical side of day-to-day teaching and learning, and shows how thinking differently about autism and inclusion will equip teachers to effectively improve teaching conditions for the whole school.
“Rebecca Wood has opened the door for any teacher who wants to do better for autistic pupils. I urge all educators to embrace the key messages in this book, your pupils and their parents will thank you for it.” —Charlene Tait, Deputy Chief Executive, Scottish Autism
An interdisciplinary exploration of how to promote and support positive educational outcomes for girls on the autism spectrum. Addressing the gender gap in the understanding of autism, this multi-perspective book explores the educational needs of girls on the autism spectrum from early years to secondary school, in both mainstream and special settings. The collection, comprising insights from autistic women and girls and educational and medical professionals makes recommendations for a collaborative and integrated approach that enables girls on the spectrum to reach their full potential. By establishing close collaborations between girls on the spectrum, their parents, teachers and specialist professionals, the field can move forwards in terms of providing understanding and an appropriate educational framework for success.
“This book is an invaluable resource for those interested in providing appropriate support to autistic girls. It brings together personal experience, professional expertise and research in an accessible way. The subject is brought alive by compelling narratives, clear case studies and examples of excellent practice from a range of contexts.” —Dr Karen Guldberg, Professor in Autism Studies, University of Birmingham
24 • Education and Teaching Supporting Positive Behaviour in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
Practical Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behaviour
Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft®
A Step by Step Guide Raelene Dundon
Feb 2019 / £24.99 / pb / 224pp / 1 table, 1 figure, multiple illustrated
Tony Osgood
worksheets / World rights available / ISBN-9781785924613 /
Dec 2019 / £17.99 / pb / 240pp /
eISBN-9781784508388
70 boxes, tables and figures / ISBN-9781787751323
Evidenced-based methods for addressing challenging behaviour in children and adults with intellectual disabilities or autism.. This highly practical book is an accessible and grounded handbook for addressing challenging behaviour in children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism. It recognises that challenging behaviour does not appear out of nowhere and is meaningful for the person exhibiting it. Behaviour can be communicative and an important signifier of underlying sensory or environmental issues. Focusing on a person-centred approach throughout, the book has advice and strategies for working with the client’s families, support staff and professionals. It also presents best practice for analysing and addressing challenging behaviour in various settings such as schools, hospitals and the home, all while stressing the need to keep the human story at the heart of any assessment and intervention. Each chapter features questions for discussion or reflection and exercises for the reader to complete. Informal, frank and free of jargon, this is indispensable for professionals, parents, and anyone working with people with intellectual disability or autism.
An accessible guide to setting up and running a Minecraft® Social Group for children with autism spectrum disorders.
LEGO®-Based Therapy
How to build social competence through LEGO®-based Clubs for children with autism and related conditions Daniel B. LeGoff et. al 2014 / £14.99 / pb / 144pp / Rights sold: Chinese, Italian, Polish, Spanish / ISBN-9781849055376 / eISBN-9780857009609
A complete guide to setting up and running a LEGO® club for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Introducing a School Dog
Our Adventures with Doodles the Schnoodle Cherryl Drabble Feb 2019 / £15.99 / pb / 136pp / 8 b&w photos / Rights sold: Spanish / ISBN9781785924774 / eISBN-9781784508616
How, and why, to introduce a dog to your school. School dogs are becoming increasingly popular in both special and mainstream settings, but there is very little information on how to get started. Full of fun anecdotes, this book shows the range of benefits a dog can have for all pupils.
Education and Teaching • 25 The FRIEND® Program for Creating Supportive Peer Networks for Students with Social Challenges, including Autism Sharman OberReynolds, Christopher J. Smith and Lori Vincent, with Holly Sokol and Sheri S. Dollin Oct 2019 / £19.99 / pb / 224pp / ISBN-9781785926273
Structured program for educators to help schoolaged children with social challenges. FRIEND is a social, communication and play-based program to help school-aged children with social challenges. All students deserve a positive school experience where they can reach their social and academic potential. However, this can prove difficult for students with challenges such as attention deficit, anxiety, or autism spectrum disorders, who may struggle daily with social situations. This manual provides everything educators need to support these students with their social skills in everyday situations, throughout their school years. Emphasizing peer sensitivity, education and a supportive environment, FRIEND is for any educator wanting to create an inclusive and safe atmosphere for students to learn social skill-building strategies.
“This book will be of great help to parents, teachers, and others who would like to help children socialize and support one another. A great asset to anyone who works with children with social challenges.” —Lynn Kern Koegel, PhD, CCC-SLP, Clinical Professor, Stanford School of Medicine, Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for Autism
College on the Autism Spectrum
A Parent’s Guide to Students’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Laurie Leventhal-Belfer Foreword by Tony Attwood
Mar 2020 / £13.99 / pb / 160pp / one b&w figure / ISBN-9781785925931
Successful strategies and advice for those preparing someone for and supporting them through college life. Providing expert yet accessible guidance to parents of young autistic people who are going to college, this book helps parents support their child from application through to graduation. Covering social issues, independent living, academic challenges, student services and emotional wellbeing, this is the one-stop shop for advice on the transition from school to college or university. The book examines the skills that students need to live and function at college, and the skills parents need to let their teens navigate college without a parent as intermediary. It offers ways to combat common problems that affect the mental health of people on the spectrum, such as keeping up with homework, fast-paced classes, and complex social expectation.
26 • Education and Teaching
101
Inclusive and SEN Lessons for Children Aged 3 – 11
101 Inclusive and SEN Art, Design Technology and Music Lessons
101 Inclusive and SEN Citizenship, PSHE and Religious Education Lessons
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11
Jan 2020 / £14.99 / pb /
Jul 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 144pp / World rights available /
144pp / 3–11 years / World
ISBN-9781785923685 / eISBN-9781784507114
rights available / ISBN-9781785923692 / eISBN-9781784507121
Creative activities and lesson plans for teaching Art, Design Technology and Music to learners with SEN in mixed ability classrooms.
“This book is a must have for all educators, new and experienced. Brewer and Bradley cover a range of creative, easy to follow activities, with clear learning objectives and links to additional skills, ensuring that lessons are inclusive and accessible to a range of learning needs. It will become your next planning essential!” —Lucia Mill, Area SENCO and Inclusion Teacher
Creative activities and lesson plans for teaching Citizenship, PSHE and Religious Education to learners with SEN in mixed ability classrooms.
“What a great resource for a busy teacher! I have always found PSHE and RE sessions tricky within a special setting, but this book helps with the different aspects of these subjects and makes it work for children with SEND. The layout makes it easy to flick through the book to find ideas or activities that you are looking for. This book includes aspects of mindfulness and wellbeing which is so important for my class and the inclusion of gongs etc. is something I hadn’t thought of before!” —Virginia Truss, special needs teacher
Education and Teaching • 27
from Kate Bradley and Claire Brewer 101 Inclusive and SEN Science and Computing Lessons
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11
101 Inclusive and SEN Humanities and Language Lessons
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11
2018 / £14.99 / pb / 152pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781785923661 / eISBN-9781784507091
Apr 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 144pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781785923678 / eISBN-9781784507107
Engaging activities to teach science and computing to pupils with SEND in mixed ability classrooms.
101 Inclusive and SEN English
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11
Creative activities and lesson plans for teaching Humanities and Languages to learners with SEN in mixed ability classrooms.
101 Inclusive and SEN Maths Lessons
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11
2018 / £14.99 / pb / 160pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781785923654
2016 / £14.99 / pb / 136pp
/ eISBN-9781784507084
World rights available ISBN-9781785921018 eISBN-9781784503642
Create an inclusive classroom for all with this resource, full of ideas for engaging and accessible English lessons. Each lesson is tailored to objectives for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children’s understanding.
Creative activities to teach maths to pupils in mixed ability classrooms.
“If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.� Dr. Temple Grandin
Mental Health and Anxiety • 29 CBT PARENT MANUAL AND KIDS ACTIVITY BOOK 10 Steps to Reducing Your Child’s Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum The CBT-Based ‘Fun with Feelings’ Parent Manual
Michelle Garnett, Tony Attwood, Louise Ford, Stefanie Runham and Julia Cook
Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum
A CBT Activity Book for Kids Age 4–8 Michelle Garnett, Tony Attwood, Louise Ford, Stefanie Runham and Julia Cook
May 2020 / £8.99 / pb / 96pp / 4–8 years / colour cartoon
May 2020 / £14.99 / pb / 208pp / ISBN-9781787753259
drawings throughout / ISBN-9781787753273
A manual to help parents deliver the CBT-based programme from the book Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum to address anxiety in their autistic child. Recognising, expressing and understanding emotions helps young children make sense of their life experiences. Children diagnosed with autism can have significant difficulties with recognising and processing emotions which can lead to high levels of anxiety as they struggle to make sense of the unpredictable world around them. The ‘Fun with Feelings’ programme is designed to help parents support their children with emotional regulation and to decrease anxiety. Written by world-leading experts in the field, this provides the steppingstones for parents of young children with autism to better understand their child’s emotional skill set and empower them to understand and articulate their feelings.
An activity book for children on the autism spectrum aged 4–8 to help them learn about and understand emotions. Come and have fun with us, your feelings! Get to know us so that we can help you express your feelings any time you need to! Say hello to Happy Henry Honeydew and see how his eyes light up, his mouth has a great big smile and how he’s always laughing. Sit beside Sad Sally Strawberry and you’ll learn that when she is sad her eyes look down, her face has a frown, and sometimes she cries. You can show that you are strong, brave and clever by meeting and getting to know all of your feelings. By getting to know your feelings, and learning about the Tools in your Toolbox, you will be able to express and talk about your feelings whenever you need to. This activity book is a helpful and creative tool for children aged 4–8 to learn and understand their emotions to help reduce anxiety. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the 10 Steps to Reducing Your Child’s Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based ‘Fun with Feelings’ Parent Manual.
30 • Mental Health and Anxiety The Parents’ Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism Raelene Dundon Nov 2019 / £12.99 / pb / 176pp / ISBN-9781785926556
Concise, practical guide for parents on managing anxiety in autistic children. This guide for parents is a complete introduction to autism and anxiety. Drawing on the author’s clinical experience working with children and their families, it provides parents and carers with everything they need to know to help support their child. It covers the basics such as what anxiety is, how it manifests behaviourally and why it is common in autism, before presenting CBT-informed practical strategies for managing a common range of anxieties: separation, social, performance, phobias, and generalised anxiety. It also has chapters dedicated to related behaviours including Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and advice on managing meltdowns. This is a clear, concise and practical guide that answers any questions that parents and carers might have about anxiety and provides support strategies to help children with autism manage a range of anxieties.
The Autism Discussion Page on Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdowns
Proactive Strategies for Minimizing Sensory, Social and Emotional Overload Bill Nason
Oct 2019 / £15.99 / pb / 328pp / 38 B&W figures / ISBN9781785928048 / eISBN-9781784508340
Toolbox for minimizing stress, burn-out, anxiety and meltdowns. This new book from Bill Nason addresses the emotional world of autism. Anxiety, meltdowns and emotional regulation are covered, as are effective emotional regulation strategies. Presented in an easy-to-read, accessible format the book greatly expands on material posted to the popular online Autism Discussion Page.
FOR ADULTS… Trauma, Stigma, and Autism
Developing Resilience and Loosening the Grip of Shame Gordon Gates
“Autism and anxiety walk hand in hand. If we are to help autistic children fulfil their full potential as adults, it is vital parents have the resources to tackle anxiety early on. This authoritative, wide-ranging guide is an essential contribution to any carer’s toolkit. I’ve no doubt it will have a positive impact on many young lives.” —Debby Elley, parent, author of Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism
Jan 2019 / £16.99 / pb / 224pp / n/a / World rights available / ISBN-9781785922039 / eISBN-9781784504779
Understanding and moving beyond the traumatizing impact of stigma for people with autism. This book explores how stigma can cause trauma, providing guidance on how marginalised people can develop resilience to manage and heal from traumatic stigma. Gordon Gates draws on his experience as a crisis counsellor, philosophical research, and his lived experience of stigma, trauma and autism.
“To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.� Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General 2007-2016
32 • Professional & Informative Books Autism and the Police
Practical Advice for Officers and Other First Responders
Andy Buchan Feb 2020 / £17.99 / pb / 224pp /
A Clinician’s Guide to Mental Health Conditions in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Assessment and Interventions
ISBN-9781787752849
A handbook for police officers and other first responders interacting with autistic members of the public. This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic ex-policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviours and improve the treatment of autistic offenders. Police officers and other emergency services are the first to arrive at the scene of an incident and it is vital they can recognise autistic behaviours and respond accordingly to avoid escalation. This book lays out how to identify whether someone could be autistic and how officers can interact with them effectively and sensitively. Based on the author’s many years of experience as a police officer it covers common scenarios such as stop and search, restraint and transportation, interviews and detention. For each potential encounter the book provides strategies, examples and tips to assist police in interacting safely and fairly with autistic people. In addition to police interactions, the book explains how to best respond to and assist autistic people through the Criminal Justice System and beyond.
Edited by Eddie Chaplin, Debbie Spain and Jane McCarthy Oct 2019 / £29.99 / pb / 448pp / 20 b/w tables and figures / ISBN-9781785924262 / eISBN-9781784508005
Detailed guide on assessing and treating mental health conditions in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This book’s particular focus on adults fills a notable gap in the ASD professional literature, with an extensive array of contributors from across the psychology and healthcare professions. Covering a wide variety of common co-occurring mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, personality disorders, and eating disorders, this guide also explores broader issues to do with promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Authoritative and detailed, this is an essential resource for all clinicians and professionals looking to understand and tailor their approach to mental health in autistic adults, and the need for specific methods and strategies to enhance assessment and treatment.
“As a clinician working with Autistic adults this book is a perfect addition to the resource library. It provides the reader with access to expert voices, providing an accessible appraisal of current literature, thinking and practical approaches in the complex and developing area of mental health and Autism.” —Dr Sue Smith, Head of National Autistic Society Lorna Wing Centre, and Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Professional & Informative Books • 33 Autism, Ethnicity and Culture
Working with Children and Families from Minority Communities Dr Prithvi Perepa
Catatonia, Shutdown and Breakdown in Autism
A Psycho-Ecological Approach
Foreword by Rita Jordan
Dr Amitta Shah
Jun 2019 / £19.99 / pb / 184pp / World
Foreword by Dr Judith Gould
rights available. / ISBN-9781785923609 / eISBN-9781784507015
Aug 2019 / £19.99 / pb / 160pp /
The first comprehensive guide to supporting and working with autistic people from minority ethnic communities. Autism affects all ethnicities, yet professionals often lack the training to engage with diverse families. As a result, families can experience difficulties getting a diagnosis and access to educational and social care settings. This book offers an overview of the issues and shows how to support children and young people from these communities.
“This book is a must-have for everyone who has an interest in autism. The ways in which autism and ethnicity intersect has for far too long been overlooked and this book is hugely important in finally addressing its significance. Prithvi articulates clearly and thoughtfully why practitioners, researchers and parents need to give it more consideration, and how they should do so. It is an academic textbook grounded in evidence, with an accessible writing style which encourages the reader to reflect on what they are reading.” —Dr Andrea MacLeod, Lecturer in Autism Studies, ACER (Autism Centre for Education and Research), University of Birmingham
ISBN-9781785922497 / eISBN-9781784505318
Guidance on how to diagnose and manage catatonia in people with autism. Based on Dr Amitta Shah’s 35 years of clinical and research experience, this practical book shows how to recognise and diagnose catatonia in people with autism. Written for professionals, friends and family, it gives a brand new psychological approach to support individuals with autism who have mild to moderate catatonia.
“This book will change your life if you have struggled with difficulties in starting, stopping or controlling actions. Pioneering psychologist Amitta Shah, explores these troublesome features of autism, never documented in such vivid detail before. She tells what they mean, how they can be assessed, and what can be done about them.” —Uta Frith DBE, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, University College London
34 • Professional & Informative Books The Moulster and Griffiths Learning Disability Nursing Model
A Framework for Practice Edited by Gweneth Moulster, Jane Iorizzo, Sarah Ames and Joshua Kernohan Foreword by Hayley Goleniowska, Tom Griffiths, Helen Laverty and Emily Smith Apr 2019 / £25.00 / pb / 176pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781785924804 / eISBN-9781784508661
Describes the Moulster and Griffiths nursing model and demonstrates how it works in practice. This book provides an effective framework to assess, plan, reflect on and evaluate person-centred care, considering the complex needs of people who have learning disabilities, their families and their carers.
“The authors have produced a book that will not just help nurses practice in a person centred, evidence based and outcome focused way but to also articulate and be explicit about their contribution and the evidence on which they base their practice. This book gives you the tools to apply the model in practice and demonstrate the impact of the learning disability nurse. A key text for nurses and students, this will be a go-to-guide for many years to come.” —Hazel Powell, Nursing Officer for Mental Health and Learning Disability, Welsh Government / Nurse Director Mental Health and Learning Disability, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
OCD and Autism
A Clinician’s Guide to Adapting CBT Ailsa Russell, Amita Jassi and Kate Johnston Illustrated by David Russell Jan 2019 / £17.99 / pb / 144pp / 15 black and white line drawings / World rights available / ISBN-9781785923791 / eISBN-9781784507282
How to adapt CBT treatment for OCD in people with autism. Research has shown that standard CBT protocols for OCD are less effective for people with autism. Based on current research and evidence this book shows how to adapt CBT approaches for comorbid OCD and autism, with step-by-step guidance and accompanying tools and worksheets available to download.
“Drs. Russell, Jassi, and Johnston should be congratulated for filling a critical gap in the literature by crafting an evidence-based adaptation of cognitive-behavioral therapy for supporting individuals with autism and co-occurring OCD. The text is clear, informed by the latest scientific findings, and will successfully disseminate established interventional approaches to practicing clinicians.” —Eric Storch, Ph.D., McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair & Professor, Vice Chair & Head of Psychology, Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine
Professional & Informative Books • 35
MEET THE AUTHOR…
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome Tony Attwood 2008 / £19.99 / pb / 416pp / Rights sold: Chinese (simplified), Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, French (Canada only), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish / ISBN-9781843106692 / eISBN-9781846425592
The Asperger’s Syndrome Bible for parents and professionals, newly updated with an introduction explaining the DSM-5.
TONY ATTWOOD Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He lives with his wife Sarah in Brisbane, Australia and has his own private practice. Tony is an adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland and senior consultant at the Minds and Hearts clinic for autism in Brisbane. He also has a son with Asperger’s syndrome Tony has been invited to be a keynote speaker at many Australasian and International Conferences. He presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals and individuals with Asperger’s syndrome all over the world and is a prolific author of scientific papers and books on the subject. He has worked with many thousands of individuals of all ages with Asperger’s syndrome and all levels and expressions of autism.
ALSO AVAILABLE
“This book really is a must-have resource for all academic libraries, college psychology classes, parents and relatives of those with AS, clinicians and medical professionals, teachers, and of course, those of us who have AS.” —Autism Spectrum Quarterly
“I see people with Asperger’s syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.” -Tony Attwood
36 • Professional & Informative Books
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan
A Spectrum of Approaches
Edited by Henry Dunn, Elizabeth Coombes, Emma Maclean, Helen Mottram and Josie Nugent
Art Therapy with Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Beth GonzalezDolginko Sep 2019 / £19.99 / pb / 128pp / 19 b&w images / World rights available / ISBN-9781785928314 / eISBN-9781784509729
Foreword by Adam Ockelford Jun 2019 / £24.99 / pb / 400pp / ISBN-9781785923111 / eISBN-9781784506223
A much-needed new guide that celebrates the diverse range of approaches to music therapy work with autism for both children and adults. The use of music therapy is long established with people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. The combination of using music and relationship work in person-centred approaches supports the three main areas of difficulty people with autism often experience; social interaction, communication and imagination. Current research supports the positive psychological benefits of music therapy when people with autism spectrum conditions engage with music therapy. This book celebrates the richness of music therapy approaches and brings together the voices of practitioners in the UK. With a strong focus on practice-based evidence it showcases clinicians, researchers and educators working in a variety of settings across the lifespan. The combination of music and relationship work in person-centred approaches supports the three main areas of difficulty autistic people experience: social interaction, communication and imagination. This book brings together the voices of music therapy practitioners in the UK, with a strong focus on practice-based evidence.
Guide to the theory and practice of using art therapy with adults with autism spectrum disorders. There is a distinct lack of art therapy literature on working with adults with autism spectrum disorders, and this book combats this dearth by looking at the theory and practice of working with this client group. With clinical case examples throughout, it provides ideas for practice and interventions for use in institutional and community settings. There is a useful focus on directives to help with specific concerns, for example college and job readiness, social skills, and adapting to independent living. The book also includes information on ASD itself and gives advice on developmental and neurological considerations to take into account when working with this client group. This guide for art therapists working with adults with autism spectrum disorders gives practical advice and techniques for community and institutional settings. It includes discussion of clinical treatment issues, goals and rationales, based on developmental, neurological and art therapy theory.
Professional & Informative Books • 37
Yoga for Children and Young People with Autism
Yoga Games and Activities to Engage Everyone Across the Spectrum Michael Chissick
Yoga can offer a myriad of social, emotional and health benefits to children and young people with autism, and in this guide Michael Chissick draws on his vast experience to help parents and educators make this a reality. Beautifully illustrated, it is packed with plans, games, goals, teaching tips and a multitude of real-life stories.
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock Feb 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 136pp / 40 colour illustrations / ISBN-9781785926792
A fun and engaging guide to introducing and developing yoga with children and young people ages 4–11 on the spectrum. Speaking from decades of experience, Michael Chissick shares the secrets to teaching yoga to children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The physical, emotional and social benefits of yoga for autistic children can be profound, and this book will give you the confidence to get going with an array of fun activities and games from ‘chasing the frog’ to ‘yoga detective’. Whether you work in special needs school, primary mainstream school or the community, or you are the parent of an autistic child, this book will equip you with plans, structures, goals, teaching tips and a multitude of real-life stories. The book is suitable for teaching everyone on the spectrum, with an emphasis on teaching those with more complicated needs. It is also relevant for use with children who have related needs such as ADHD and sensory processing challenges. Beautifully illustrated with images of the postures taught within, it is the perfect go-to resource for anyone interested in engaging children and young people in yoga. I can be a banana, can you?
“I would recommend Michael’s works to anyone within education, his yoga games are uncomplicated and the resources are first class! This book is user friendly, but also allows the reader to benefit from Michael’s vast experience of not only teaching yoga, but successfully delivering within special educational needs settings. The games, sequences and postures within this book are suitable for both the beginner as well as experienced professionals.” —Ryan Jones, Assistant Headteacher at Treetops School, UK
“I am different, not less.� Dr. Temple Grandin
Autistic Girls and Women • 39 Camouflage
The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods
Dr Sarah Bargiela
Apr 2019 / £12.99 / hb / 96pp /
Illustrated by Sophie Standing
10 years / colour photographs
Mar 2019 / £12.99 / hb / 48pp / Full
available / ISBN-9781785923241 /
colour illustrations throughout /
eISBN-9781784506377
The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women
Robyn Steward
throughout / World rights
ISBN-9781785925665
An engaging and beautifully illustrated graphic book shedding light on the under-explored condition of female autism. Autism in women and girls is still not widely understood, and is often misrepresented or even overlooked. This graphic novel offers an engaging and accessible insight into the lives and minds of autistic women, using real-life case studies. The charming illustrations lead readers on a visual journey of how women on the spectrum experience everyday life, from metaphors and masking in social situations, to friendships and relationships and the role of special interests. Fun, sensitive and informative, this is a fantastic resource for anyone who wishes to understand how gender affects autism, and how to create safer supportive and more accessible environments for women on the spectrum. An engaging insight into the often underexplored condition of autism in women and girls, delivered in an expertly researched and beautifully illustrated graphic book. The perfect resource for anyone who wishes to understand how gender affects autism, it shows how to create safer, more accommodating environments for women on the spectrum.
“A fantastic, easy-to-digest book for anyone hoping to understand how we can create a safer, more accommodating environment for women on the spectrum.” —Bonnie Gifford, Happiful
Straightforward guide to periods for autistic young people aged 9 to 16. Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming issue. Promoting the fact that everyone either has periods or knows someone who does, the book reduces the anxiety girls face in asking for help. It offers direct advice on what periods look and feel like and how to manage hygiene and pain. It also breaks up information using flaps and step-by-step photos of how to change pads and tampons, it discusses alternatives to tampons and pads, and gives information about possible sensory issues for people with autism. Changes during puberty, such as the onset of periods, are challenging for girls on the autism spectrum. Written from experience by an autistic woman, this straightforward guide to periods helps the reader to prepare in great detail, from hygiene to pain medication and sensory experiences to mood swings.
“This book is excellent. Robyn has removed the stigmas and made discussion of periods part of growing up. She is to be congratulated on her clarity of thought, put to wonderful use in demystifying everything about periods. The book should be part of educating young women.” —Mr Sanjay Vyas MD FRCOG, Consultant Gynaecologist, President British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
40 • Autistic Girls and Women Spectrum Women
Walking to the Beat of Autism Edited by Barb Cook and Dr Michelle Garnett Foreword by Lisa Morgan 2018 / £15.99 / pb / 336pp / n/a / World rights available / ISBN9781785924347 / eISBN-9781784508067
15 autistic women give empowerment, advice, support and insight to fellow autistic women, with clinical commentary from a specialist. Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett’s comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician’s perspective, and provide extensive recommendations. Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst many others. With great contributions from exceptional women, this is a truly well-rounded collection of knowledge and sage advice for any woman with autism. This is an edited collection that tackles a range of issues that affect autistic women, including chapters on growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care. Well-known writers provide advice, support and empowerment to fellow autistic women, and expert Michelle Garnett provides professional commentary for each chapter.
“A friend once told me that getting an autism diagnosis in mid-life was like finding the Rosetta Stone to herself. This marvelously honest and historically important book will be that Rosetta Stone for many women on the spectrum who will recognize aspects of their own lived experience on every page. I am in awe of the practical wisdom and uplifting encouragement assembled here by these wise elders of their tribe.” —Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the History of Neurodiversity
Autistic Girls and Women • 41 Aspergirls
Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome Rudy Simone 2010 / £12.99 / pb / 240pp / Rights
Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age
sold: Chinese (simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek,
Sarah Hendrickx
Italian, Japanese, Polish / ISBN-
Foreword by Judith Gould
9781849058261 / eISBN-9780857002891
2015 / £14.99 / pb / 248pp / Rights sold: Polish,
Award winning handbook for girls and women on the autism spectrum, perceptive and wise reflections and advice.
eISBN-9780857009821
Spanish / ISBN-9781849055475
*Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality/Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards* *Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women’s Issues Category* Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. 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, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, rejecting negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
A unique look at women and girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The difference that being female makes to the diagnosis, life and experiences of a person with an ASD has largely gone unresearched and unreported until recently. In this book Sarah Hendrickx has collected both academic research and personal stories about girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings, thoughts and experiences at each life stage. Outlining how autism presents differently and can hide itself in females and what the likely impact will be for them throughout their lifespan, the book looks at how females with ASD experience diagnosis, childhood, education, adolescence, friendships, sexuality, employment, pregnancy and parenting, and aging. It will provide invaluable guidance for the professionals who support these girls and women and it will offer women with autism a guiding light in interpreting and understanding their own life experiences through the experiences of others.
“This book adds to our knowledge by providing an insightful, sensitive analysis of the pattern of behaviours in females from childhood through to old age... This book endorses my clinical experiences in working with females in the autism spectrum and validates the importance of diagnosis at any time in a person’s life.” —Dr Judith Gould, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Lorna Wing Centre for Autism
“I am proud to be a trans woman with autism, and no matter what the world tries, it’s not getting rid of me.” Laura Kate Dale,
Uncomfortable Labels
Sexuality and Gender Identity • 43 Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism
Voices from Across the Spectrum
Uncomfortable Labels
My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman Laura Kate Dale
Jul 2019 / £12.99 / pb / 192pp / ISBN-
Eva A. Mendes and Meredith R. Maroney Foreword by Wenn Lawson Jan 2019 / £16.99 / pb / 200pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781785927546 / eISBN-9781784505851
A collection of narratives from those who identity as LGBTQIA who are also on the autism spectrum. Bringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as the diverse experiences that come with it. By providing knowledge and advice based on in-depth research and personal accounts, the narratives will be immensely valuable to teenagers, adults, partners and families. The authors round these stories with a discussion of themes across narratives, and implications for the issues discussed. In the final chapter, the authors reflect on commonly asked questions from a clinical perspective, bringing in relevant research, as well as sharing best-practice tips and considerations that may be helpful for LGBTQIA and ASD teenagers and adults. These may also be used by family members and clinicians when counselling teenagers and adults on the dual spectrum.
“With expertise and deep empathy, Mendes and Maroney amplify the diverse voices of people on the autism spectrum and model respect for the humanity of autistic adults and teens. An important and timely read!” - Hillary Hurst Bush, PhD, Staff Psychologist and Instructor, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
9781785925870 / eISBN-9781785925887
A candid, first of its kind insight into growing up as a gay trans woman with autism, undiagnosed until adulthood. “So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn’t really pan out long term.” In this candid, first-of-its-kind memoir, Laura Kate Dale recounts what life is like growing up as a gay trans woman on the autism spectrum. From struggling with sensory processing, managing socially demanding situations and learning social cues and feminine presentation, through to coming out as trans during an autistic meltdown, Laura draws on her personal experiences from life prior to transition and diagnosis, and moving on to the years of self-discovery, to give a unique insight into the nuances of sexuality, gender and autism, and how they intersect. Charting the ups and downs of being autistic and on the LGBT spectrum with searing honesty and humour, this is an empowering, life-affirming read for anyone who’s felt they don’t fit in. A ground-breaking memoir that explores how the author’s gender identity and sexuality interrelate with her autism diagnosis. It follows the author from childhood through to her late twenties and includes wide-ranging essays on autism and gender.
“Hauntingly relatable, Uncomfortable Labels is an incredibly necessary tale of living at the intersection of transgender and autistic identities. Humorously and accessibly written, Laura Kate Dale’s story treads grounds scarcely discussed in memoir. A valuable addition to any library collection - personal or academic - on disability or gender issues.” —Jes Grobman, writer and sexuality educator
44 • Sexuality and Gender Identity Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults A Guide for Professionals and Families Finn V. Gratton, LMFT, LPCC
Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary People with Disabilities or Illnesses A Good Practice Guide for Health and Care Provision
Oct 2019 / £19.99 / pb / 240pp /
Jennie Kermode
10 b/w drawings / World rights
Aug 2019 / £19.99 / pb /
available. / ISBN-9781785928031 / eISBN-9781784508302
184pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781785925412 / eISBN-9781784509354
A guide for professionals working with trans youth and adults who are on the autism spectrum. Providing advice on how professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults can tailor their practice to best serve their clients and how parents can support their trans autistic children, this book increases awareness of the large overlap between trans identities and autism. By including chapters on gender diversity basics, neuroqueer trauma and how to support neuroqueer individuals, this book sets out strategies for creating more effective support that takes into account the unique experiences of trans people on the spectrum. Written by a therapist who identifies as neuroqueer, this book is the perfect companion for professionals who want to increase their knowledge of the experiences and needs of their trans autistic clients. By setting out strategies for creating more effective support based on the experiences of trans people on the spectrum, this guide offers tailored advice for professionals working with autistic trans clients. It covers issues such as difficulties talking about the body, undertaking and recovering from surgeries and social anxiety.
“This concise, appropriate, necessary book offers explanations, answers and research for understanding gender differences journeyed by autistic, neurodiverse individuals. I cannot stress enough the importance of this book!” —Dr. Wenn Lawson (PhD), CPsych, BPSs, AFBPSs, MAPs
A guide to best practice in health and social care provision for transgender people with disabilities and chronic and mental illnesses. By drawing on the experience of trans people who are affected by physical disability, chronic illness and mental illness, this book is the definitive guide on providing best practice in approaches to health and care policy. Suggesting solutions to areas where understanding and care provision is poor, Kermode gives advice on topics such as transitioning with a disability, sex-specific service provision and fertility and reproduction. The book also examines how health and care professionals can adapt to cater for transgender and non-binary people’s needs and can support those who must use health services due to their condition. Written in an accessible and comprehensive manner, Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary People with Disabilities or Illnesses is an essential guide for practitioners in health and social care positions. The definitive guide on providing support to transgender and non-binary people with physical disabilities and/or illnesses and mental illnesses. It provides advice on transitioning with a disability, hospital care, institutional care, at-home care, sex-specific service provision, data management and record-keeping, and fertility and reproduction.
Sexuality and Gender Identity • 45 Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms
A Practical Guide
Trans Power
Own Your Gender
Juno Roche Oct 2019 / £12.99 / pb / 256pp /World rights available /
Encian Pastel, Katie Steele, Julie Nicholson, Cyndi Maurer, Julia Hennock, Jonathan Julian, Tess Unger and Nathanael Flynn Oct 2019 / £19.99 / pb / 232pp / 12 b/w figures / World rights available / ISBN-9781785928192 / eISBN-9781784509149
A guide for early childhood professionals on how to create gender diverse learning environments using a justice-based approach. By offering practical steps for adults who work with young children to build inclusive and intentional spaces where all children receive positive messages about their unique gender selves, this book increases awareness about gender diversity in learning environments such as child care centres, family child care homes and preschools. The book is based on some of the most progressive, modern understandings of gender and intersectionality, as well as research on child development, gender health, trauma informed practices and the science of adult learning. By including the voices and lived experiences of gender-expansive children, transgender adults, early childhood educators and parents and family members of trans and gender-expansive children, it contextualizes what it means to rethink early learning programs with a commitment to gender justice and gender equality for all children. This book provides early childhood professionals with guidance on how to create gender inclusive learning environments that support all children in feeling valued through practices that aim to recognize and support a wide range of gender identities and gender expressions.
ISBN-9781787750197
Radical and emotionally raw, this book pushes the boundaries of trans representation by redefining ‘trans’ as an identity with its own power and strength, that goes beyond the gender binary. ‘All those layers of expectation that are thrust upon us; boy, masculine, femme, transgender, sexual, woman, real, are such a weight to carry round. I feel transgressive. I feel hybrid. I feel trans.’ In this radical and emotionally raw book, Juno Roche pushes the boundaries of trans representation by redefining ‘trans’ as an identity with its own power and strength, that goes beyond the gender binary. Through intimate conversations with leading and influential figures in the trans community, such as Kate Bornstein, Travis Alabanza, Josephine Jones, Glamrou and E-J Scott, this book highlights the diversity of trans identities and experiences with regard to love, bodies, sex, race and class, and urges trans people - and the world at large - to embrace a ‘trans’ identity as something that offers empowerment and autonomy. Powerfully written, and with humour and advice throughout, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of gender and how we identify ourselves.
“Juno’s writing is brilliantly personal, honest and always funny. Here, the thought and theory is led by feeling and is so much more powerful for it. Her interviewees are among the most important trans and nonbinary people in the world today. Trans power is not to be missed!” —Amelia Abraham, author of Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ+ Culture.
“Autism is complex and autism is confusing. But living with autism has made me a better person and it’s taught me what real life should be about.” - Debby Elley,
Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism
Dyslexia and Other Neurodiverse Conditions • 47 Diary of a Dyslexic School Kid Alais Winton and Zac Millard Illustrated by Joe Salerno Oct 2019 / £9.99 / pb / 112pp / 10–
The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide
Tips and Strategies for Exam Success
14 years / Illustrated in black and illustrations / ISBN-9781785924422
Ann-Marie McNicholas
/ eISBN-9781784508142
Jan 2020 / £14.99 / pb /
white throughout - over 40 b/w
144pp / 10 years / ISBN-9781787751774
Fun, relatable book for ages 10–14 about the joys and pitfalls of being at school when you have dyslexia. Experience day-to-day life for a dyslexic kid, including school life, bullying and coping with tests and homework, in this frank and funny diary. Co-authored with a teenage boy with dyslexia and illustrated with cartoons, this is a positive yet honest look at the difficulties of being dyslexic. Using a simple and relatable approach, the authors display the ups and downs of school - and home - life with a reading difficulty, focussing on the sometimes overwhelming experience of being at a bigger school and studying loads of new subjects. Providing tips for what really helps and works based on real-life experience, this fun, accessible book shows teens and tweens with dyslexia that they are far from alone in their experiences. This positive and relatable diary of a dyslexic teen covers school life, bullying, tests and homework, with warmth, humour and insight. Based on the authors’ real-life experiences, it shows kids and young teens with dyslexia that they are far from alone in their experiences.
“This book will ease the way for any dyslexic adolescent grappling with the trials and tribulations (and the joys) of transitioning to life at secondary school. Alais and Zac bring a lightness of touch to this engaging, visual journey into life with dyslexia. —Alison Patrick – author of “The Dyspraxic Learner – strategies for success.’
Exam and study strategies for students who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/ dyspraxia or ADHD. This practical skills guide helps young people with who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia and ADHD, study for their exams. Students who learn differently can often find exams challenging and can experience a good deal of anxiety around exam time, leading to exam results that may not accurately reflect their capabilities. Much exam stress arises from a lack of confidence with the ability to learn and retain information in a meaningful way. This workbook is designed to help students to overcome these issues. It not only shows students how to develop a positive success attitude towards study and exams, but also aims to equip them with powerful strategies and techniques for remembering. The book offers strategies for learners whose methods of learning are multisensory. When learning is active rather than passive, it happens faster, and is easier, more enjoyable and more effective. As you progress through the fun, engaging activities, so your confidence and belief in your ability to learn will increase. Struggling students will become confident, successful learners, with a positive attitude and access to a wide range of effective strategies, and in this way, you will achieve the results in exams that you deserve. This practical study skills guide helps young people with dyslexia and specific learning differences (SpLDs) study for exams. The book takes an active learning approach that helps students develop a positive attitude towards study and exams.
48 • Dyslexia and Other Neurodiverse Conditions Dyslexia and Spelling Making Sense of It All
Kelli Sandman-Hurley Jun 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 128pp /
Fun Games and Activities for Children with Dyslexia How to Learn Smarter with a Dyslexic Brain
Includes lots of black and white examples of kids’ spelling miscues and
Alais Winton
visuals of how words are built up from
Mar 2018 / £12.99 / pb / 136pp /
their bases. / World rights available /
7–13 years / ISBN-9781785922923 /
ISBN-9781785927911 / eISBN-9781784507602
eISBN-9781784505967
A straightforward and much-needed guide to understanding the relationship between spelling and dyslexia. Written by an authority in the dyslexia field, this is the first accessible guide to the close interplay of spelling and dyslexia. Kelli Sandman-Hurley talks the teacher or parent through why kids with dyslexia find spelling so hard, and what we can learn from the spelling mistakes in their writing samples. Introducing key terminology around morphemes (smallest unit of meaning in words) and phonemes (smallest contrastive units in language) in an accessible and clear way, Sandman-Hurley goes on to explain how we can identify, and learn from, kids’ spelling miscues, and use them to further inform our teaching and instruction. Shedding much-needed light on an under-explored tool for classroom or home learning, Dyslexia and Spelling is essential reading for teachers and parents alike. A guide for parents and professionals giving tried and tested spelling strategies, tips and techniques to support dyslexic children’s individual word spelling and embedding deeper and longer-lasting understanding.
Dyslexic learner and teacher Alais Winton shows the positives of being dyslexic, and makes learning (and even spelling!) fun, with games and activities to make school learning simple.
“Spelling is hard if you have to learn it on your own! But when you understand the systems that are used in English to spell words, it makes a lot more sense. This is a great resource on the English language that teachers and parents can use to help unlock the code and help students communicate their ideas.” —Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., Professor & Chair, Department of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University
The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People Kate Power & Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth Foreword by Richard Rogers Sept 2017 / £13.99 / hb / 96pp / ISBN-9781785923302 / eISBN-9781784506476
Dyslexia comes to life with visual imagery and colourful text in this new book on what dyslexia means, how it feels, what to do about it, and how to learn to embrace it.
Dyslexia is My Superpower (Most of the Time) Margaret Rooke Foreword by Professor C. Drennan and Loyle Carner Sept 2017 / £12.99 / pb / 244pp / ISBN9781785922992 / eISBN-9781784506063
In more than 100 interviews, children and young adults reveal their personal tips and tactics for honing the creative benefits of dyslexia, enabling them to thrive in school and beyond.
Dyslexia and Other Neurodiverse Conditions • 49 Maths Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Second Edition Steve Chinn Oct 2018 / £14.99 / pb / 144pp / ISBN9781785925795 / eISBN-9781784509897
Assessment for Dyslexia and Learning Differences
A Concise Guide for Teachers and Parents Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise
Jun 2019 / £12.99 / pb / 136pp / World /
Written by a world authority on maths difficulties in children, this accessible guide provides tried and tested visual strategies and tailored techniques to help teachers and parents support children with SpLDs who need help with maths. A guide for teachers and parents helping children with maths difficulties. It provides tried and tested visual strategies and tailored techniques that draw on the latest research and the author’s years of experience teaching children with maths learning difficulties. Covers early number experience, times tables, measurements, percentages and more.
“This book answers the question, ‘If they can’t learn Maths the way you teach, can you teach the way they learn?‘ Providing clear, practical activities, based on huge experience and expertise, this is teaching genius. Essential reading for all teachers.” —Dr. Kate Saunders, Dyslexia/ SpLD Specialist Teacher, previously CEO British Dyslexia Association
ISBN-9781785925221 / eISBN-9781784509118
Short, informative and accessible go-to guide on the process of assessment for dyslexia and learning differences. Filling a hole in the market for an informative and user-friendly guide to the topic, this is a go-to guide for any parent or teacher. Positive, empowering and written to suit an international audience, this guide is essential reading for education professionals and parents of children with dyslexia and other learning differences. It includes practical strategies, useful websites and resources, as well as ways of recognising early on that your child or pupil has dyslexia. The authors, experienced dyslexia and learning differences consultants, highlight the importance of effective and positive communication between home and school, as well as with the child. Assessment for Dyslexia and Learning Differences is the perfect pocket guide for busy professionals and parents, who will be able to read it one sitting or alternatively dip in and out of it as they please.
“A treasure trove of information and support. It translates the galaxy of confusing terminology into understanding, helps identifythe unique strengths and challenges of each learner, highlights the vital role of parents and teachers in the profiling process, offers vital support strategies and explains the nitty gritty detail of assessments in layman’s terms.” —Jillian Zocher, The Learning Difference Convention
50 • Dyslexia and Other Neurodiverse Conditions A Parents’ Guide to PANDAS, PANS, and Related Neuroimmune Disorders
Information, Support, and Advice
Solutions Focused Special Education
Practical and Inclusive Strategies for All Educators Edited by Nick Burnett May 2019 / £19.99 / pb / 264pp / ISBN9781785925276 / eISBN-9781784509163
Patricia Rice Doran, Christine L. Amabile, Tiffany Tumminaro, Heather Korbmacher, and Diana Pohlman Jun 2019 / £14.99 / pb / 160pp / World rights available / ISBN-9781785927683 / eISBN-9781784506674
Clear information and advice for families on what to do if your child has PANDAS, PANS or encephalitis. Having a child who suddenly develops PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep), PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) or related conditions such as encephalitis can be a daunting challenge for parents. This clear guide explains the symptoms and diagnosis of PANDAS and PANS, with treatment options and recommended strategies for supporting children at home, at school, and in community settings. The book covers key symptoms including OCD, tics, anxiety, sensory issues and personality changes, with practical advice on medical management, nutrition, lifestyle, and addressing social and behavioural needs. Each chapter also includes handy sidebars with key information to remember, and action steps for overcoming challenges, managing relapse, family self-care and providing children with the best possible support. Encephalitic autoimmune disorders, including PANDAS and PANS, cause children to display a wide range of symptoms including OCD, anxiety and tics. This helpful guide provides information for families on diagnosis and medical interventions, alongside practical strategies for support that families can carry out at home.
The first book to apply solutions focused thinking to transform special education. Drawing on the work of innovative educators, this edited volume shows how adopting a solutions focused approach can offer new constructive ways forward for special education. Diverse international contributors from both the world of special education and solutions focused thinking, offer ways to rethink special education and to focus on what can be done rather than what can’t. Each chapter offers insights into how solutions focused thinking can reframe special education and the tangible results for children, families and schools. Chapters on teaching and learning, behaviour support, human resources, school leadership and family and community show how a solutions focused approach can be transformative for all aspects of special and inclusive education. Drawing on the work of diverse innovative educators, this text shows how adopting a solutions focused approach offers constructive ways forward. Chapters on teaching and learning, behaviour support, human resources, school leadership and family and community explore how this can be transformative for all aspects of special and inclusive education.
“A useful precis of some ways to employ the insights from solution-focused brief therapy within the context of special education. The emphasis on SF coaching is especially valuable for the UK at this time. I would recommend a copy of this book to every team working with those with special needs.” —Dr Alasdair J Macdonald, Consultant Psychiatrist and Family Therapist (retired)
Dyslexia and Other Neurodiverse Conditions • 51 How Can I Remember All That?
The Tourettes Survival Kit
Simple Stuff to Improve Your Working Memory
Tools for Young Adults with Tics
Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway
Tara Murphy and Damon Millar
Illustrated by David O’Connell
Illustrated by Hiro Enoki
Jul 2019 / £9.99 / pb / 64pp / 8–14
Mar 2019 / £12.99 / pb / 208pp /
years / 16–18 black and white illustrations / World rights
13–24 years / 20 b&w illustrations / World rights available /
available / ISBN-9781785926334 / eISBN-9781785926341
ISBN-9781785923593 / eISBN-9781784507008
The go-to accessible guide to working memory issues for kids with SpLDs and the adults who care for them. Why can’t I remember what my parents just asked me to do? Why do I feel stressed out at school when the teacher is writing on the board and talking at the same time? And what can I do about it? Working memory issues affect a huge proportion of kids with learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ASD. These issues can make them feel frustrated or bored, as working memory and intelligence are two very different things. Kids with working memory problems can also act out in the classroom and at home. In this child-friendly and authoritative guide, international working memory expert Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway walks you through what working memory is, what it feels like to have problems with your working memory, and what you can do about it. She presents key tips and strategies, such as the benefits of eating chocolate or of barefoot running, that will help children both at home and at school, and includes a section at the end for adults describing how we can test for working memory issues. A child-friendly illustrated guide to what working memory is, what it feels like to have problems with your working memory, and what you can do about it. Offering easy to follow tips and strategies, this is the go-to book for kids aged 7+ to read with their parents or teachers, and includes a note for adults on testing for working memory issues.
A survival guide for young adults with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders. Struggling to manage your tics in the classroom? Worried about your tics in a job interview or on a first date? This survival kit will give you the tools to survive and thrive in every location - at home, school, work or out with friends. Presenting everyday situations, from schools and exams through to driving and dates, this guide provides simple solutions to common problems and concerns. Dr Tara gives her top tips for managing tics, alongside behavioural therapy techniques for stress management and strategies for coping with commonly co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety. This survival guide for teens with Tourette’s provides the tools you need to survive and thrive at home, school, work and beyond. It includes strategies and behavioural therapy techniques for managing tics and advice on what to do in a range of everyday situations, including preparing for exams, dealing with bullies and going on a first date.
“I love the positive messages from this book, empowering people to feel that they are more than their tics. It sheds light on Tourette Syndrome itself in a way that is very accessible to young people. It’s great to have advice and tips for managing tics and other co-occurring conditions written by therapists and the young people and adults with Tourette Syndrome themselves.” —Dr Seonaid Anderson, research manager Tourettes Action
“Resilience has been shown to be learnable and teachable… Individuals on the autism spectrum can learn to improve their level of resilience, just as any other individual can.” – Victoria Honeybourne, A Practical Guide to Positive
Psychology on the Autism Spectrum
Can I Tell You about? Series • 53 Can I Tell You about Dyscalculia?
Can I tell you about Autism?
A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Judy Hornigold
2014 / £8.99 / pb / 64pp / 7–18 years /
Jude Welton
Illustrated by Joe Salerno
13 black & white illustrations / Rights
Jan 2020 / £8.99 / pb / 64pp
sold: Danish, Montenegrin, Norwegian,
/ 7–99 years / 12–14 black
Spanish / ISBN-9781849054539 / eISBN-9780857008299
and white illustrations / ISBN-9781787750456
An introductory guide to understanding the condition of Dyscalculia, as part of the successful Can I Tell You About...? series.
Can I tell you about Nystagmus?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Illustrated introduction to Autism for friends, family and children.
Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome?
A guide for friends and family Jude Welton
2003 / £8.99 / pb / 48pp / 7–15 years / Rights sold: Czech, Danish,
Nadine Neckles
Estonian, Hungarian, Japanese,
Feb 2019 / £8.99 / pb / 80pp / 7 years
Lithuanian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Slovene, Spanish /
/ 10 b&w line drawings / ISBN-
ISBN-9781843102069 / eISBN-9781846424229
9781785925627 / eISBN-9781784509651
What is nystagmus and what can people do to help? Amber explains all about her dancing eyes in this child-friendly introductory guide.
An illustrated introduction to AS for children, family and classrooms.
Can I tell you about Sensory Processing Difficulties?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Other topics in the Can I Tell You About..? Series include: • Depression • ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Anxiety • Eating Disorders • Selective Mutism • Tourette Syndrome • And many more…
Sue Allen 2015 / £8.99 / pb / 56pp / 7–18 years / 11 black & white illustrations / Rights sold: Danish, Spanish / ISBN-9781849056403 / eISBN-9781784501372
What are sensory processing difficulties and why do they sometimes make life challenging for those who have them? Harry answers these questions and more in this friendly guide.
54 • Can I Tell You about? Series