Communication
Finding ways to communicate can be very challenging for both children with autism, and the caregivers and parents who support them. This is a comprehensive list of books dealing with everything from social communication, to first steps sign language and other skills, to a book on “apps” developed specifically for people with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Social Communication Cues for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Conditions
This collection of social communication cues will enable parents and professionals to help children with social development difficulties navigate their social world and enjoy interacting with their peers. Each section begins with a simple social rule; the reason why the child may be having difficulty in this area is explained; and easy communication prompts and practice ideas are provided.
$33.95Product Details »In stock
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Social Narratives – A Story Intervention for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Based on extensive research, this practical book gives you the tools needed to use Social Narratives, a simple intervention for helping children with autism spectrum disorder develop social behaviour. Packed with sample stories, and with step-by-step guidelines for writing, this book will show you how to implement the approach to maximise success.
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Speak, Move, Play and Learn with Children on the Autism Spectrum
This practical resource is brimming with ideas and guidance for using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory integration, and coordination skills in children on the autism spectrum. Suitable for use in the classroom, at home, and in community settings, it is packed with easy-to-follow, goal-oriented activities and lesson plans centering around arts and crafts, music-making, cookery, sensory activities, and skills for daily living.
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Supporting Social Learning in Autism – An Autobiographical Memory Program to Promote Communication & Connection
Autobiographical memory (ABM)—the type of long-term memory that holds information about ourselves and our past experiences—is key to social learning and social communication. This groundbreaking guide shows professionals how to support ABM in children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, leading to lasting enhancements to critical social skills.
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Talk to Me – Conversation Strategies for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Speech and Language Impairments
In this hands-on guide, Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with her own son, which will help you teach your child the principles of communication. Full of strategies and examples, it shows how you can allay fears, build confidence and teach your child to enjoy conversation.
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Talk with Me: A Step-By-Step Conversation Framework for Teaching Conversational Balance and Fluency for High-Functioning Individuals
Conversation is everywhere – at the lunch table, at after-school activities, in the line for the water fountain, at overnight camp during downtime, at work with a coworker, and at a Thanksgiving gathering. Regardless of the setting, this critical skill – human conversation – is challenging for many individuals with – children and adults alike. For these reasons, it is essential to equip individuals with autism with effective conversational skills. The Conversation Framework is a unique strategy that provides an approach to assessing and teaching conversation skills in a group setting that is effective for most students who have difficulty engaging in conversations, including students with autism.
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Teach Me Language
Teach Me Language is designed for parents and therapists who teach language to children with Autism, Asperger’s syndrome and other related developmental disorders.
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Teach Me Language Companion Exercise Forms
Companion Exercise Forms for Teach Me Language is a 152 page collection of exercise drill forms which appear as examples in Teach Me Language.
$32.95Product Details »In stock
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Teach Me With Pictures: 40 Fun Picture Scripts to Develop Play and Communication Skills in Children on the Autism Spectrum
An easy-to-use resource for professionals and parents, this book provides fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures.
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Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents
The difficulties experienced by children with autism and related conditions in inferring the thoughts, beliefs, desires and intentions of others are well documented in numerous studies. It now seems that these deficits underlie many of the social and comm
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The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Communication, Play and Emotion
A dynamic teaching tool for children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, “The Social Skills Picture Book” offers pictures of the right and wrong ways to handle nearly 30 social skills, such as conversation, play, emotion, management, and empathy.
$55.95Product Details »In stock
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The Speech-Language Pathologist’s Handbook for Inclusive School Practices
This is the practical, friendly guide SLPs need to go beyond pull-out services and deliver successful communication and language supports as part of an inclusive school team. Packed with immediately useful strategies, relatable examples, and invaluable insights from experienced SLPs, this guidebook is key to helping students with disabilities improve their communicative functioning so they can access the curriculum and fully participate in classroom routines and activities.
$46.95Product Details »In stock
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Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach about Life: A Practical Guidebook for People with Autism or Aspergers, and Their Loved Ones
Death and illness affect every person. Witnessing the dying and death of a person or pet can leave you with many questions. In this book, author Catherine Faherty answers those questions in an autism-friendly, clear and precise way, geared for children, t
$34.95Product Details »In stock