Written for parents and professionals, this text offers practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome, and their families. The book discusses how to deal with tantrums, meltdowns and difficult behaviour. Topics covered include: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and their impact on behaviour, ...
In this comprehensive book, the authors start with an overview of those characteristics of Asperger Syndrome that make adolescence particularly challenging and difficult. The centerpiece of the book is a detailed discussion of strategies and supports necessary to ensure a successful school experience for students with Asperger Syndrome at the ...
This collection of quotes, stories, poems, and essays from children with Asperger Syndrome, ages 2-17, offers us a glimpse into their daily lives, relationships, challenges, and victories, from their own perspective. Twenty years ago, only a few academics even knew the term 'Asperger Syndrome'. Today, this high functioning autism spectrum disorder ...
Through brief vignettes such as this, accompanied by black and white cartoon-like drawings, "This Is Asperger Syndrome" introduces siblings, peers and other children to the everyday challenges faced by children with Asperger Syndrome at home or at school. Written for children ages 6-12, the book may be read independently by older children and ...
Designed for classroom teachers in inclusive settings, this book presents strategies for working with students with Asperger Syndrome. AS is a disorder in the autism spectrum, and students with AS suffer from similar, though milder, symptoms as students with autism. It is often considered a social disability, though one of its most notable ...
This book comes from the heart of a little girl (Sarah is eight years old) who has grown up with and who, with her parents, has been involved in helping her younger brother with autism to learn. The book is a testament to the parental support that has fostered a strong positive relationship between Sarah and her brother, with the result that even ...
More than any other issue, 'losing control' can cause major problems for children. Through the irresistible character of Nicholas, this book gives young children an opportunity to explore with parents or teachers their own feelings as they react to events in their daily lives while learning some useful relaxation techniques. Children who use the ...
'Autism Spectrum Disorders presents the best validation criteria we currently have to offer children with ASD, and provides a blueprint for future work in this area. A long overdue wake-up call to the field, and one that is highly recommended.' - Gary Sasso, Chairperson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction , University of Iowa 'This excellent ...
With the increased number of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, parents and professionals are in search of materials that provide information to better understand children affected. While in the past individuals who were diagnosed had limited verbal and intellectual skills, newly diagnosed children often have good language ...
Visual supports help children and youth with autism, Asperger Syndrome and other special needs understand their world better and therefore help them function more independently. This book provides parents with the information they need to make effective visual supports specifically designed for their child using a variety of materials.
Get off to a good start. Learn sensible, solid strategies that can be put into practice with children on the autism spectrum right away. "Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome" offers a variety of strategies and visual supports that help children on the spectrum such as: who have ...
Por fin podemos contar con un libro que ensena a los padres a preparar y usar ayudas visuales. Este libro, muy facil de leer, contiene las instrucciones paso por paso y las ilustraciones para crear ayudas visuales dirigidas a la familia y al nino en particular en una diversidad de situaciones.
This comprehensive, yet easy-to-use system allows educators to understand how and when to implement an instructional program for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The CAPS model answers the questions what supports does my student/child need in each class to be successful? What goals is my student/child working on? And is there a ...
Mediante caprichosas caricaturas en blanco y negro, Esto es el Sindrome de Asperger hace conocer a los hermanos, companeros y otros ninos los problemas o desafios que los ninos con sindrome de Asperger afrontan en el hogar o la escuela. 'Este libro es un maravilloso recurso didactico que puede utilizarse en la sala de clases. Ayuda a desarrollar ...
Plan ahead with one of AAPC's best-sellers, The 2008 Hidden Curriculum One-A Day Calendar. This unique resource offers you much more than a calendar. Its 365 social ?rules? were created to help individuals with ASD of all ages cope with everyday social encounters and other challenges. As such, the daily tips will promote conversations between ...
Looks at the different types of bullying and the actions adults must take to curb bullying, thereby helping to prevent the often lifelong effects of this insidious form of behavior on victims. This book presents practical strategies and solutions at the school, class and individual level.
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