New Books & Products
Recently added titles to Autism Awareness Centre’s growing book catalogue.
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Parenting Dual Exceptional Children
This is the first comprehensive guide for parents of children with Dual and Multiple Exceptionality (DME, sometimes called Twice Exceptionality or 2E). Children with high learning potential may also have conditions such as ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, having ‘flashes of brilliance’ in some areas whilst needing additional support in others.
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The Teen’s Guide to PDA
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with PDA -or are a seasoned PDAer keen to know a bit more – this warm and wittily illustrated guide will give you a better understanding of your amazing brain and why you are so good at some things, but find other things tricky.
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Stop the World I Want to Get Off – A guide to understanding and supporting the recovery of autistic burnout in children and young people
This book, authored by a neurodivergent practitioner with firsthand experience as both an autism parent and researcher, delves into the recognition and management of burnout. It offers parents and professionals practical strategies to prevent autistic burnout and provides guidance on supporting those already in distress.
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All About Neurodiversity – The Card Deck
These informative and multi-purpose cards use engaging photographs from the animal kingdom to explain neurodivergence, increase self-awareness, and help young people build self-esteem.
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The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy
The step-by-step guide discusses various aspects of how autism is perceived, explores how best to speak up for individual needs, and introduces advocacy for the wider autistic community. Each step outlines one vital aspect of advocacy and allyship, such as emphasizing acceptance, avoiding assumptions and assuming competence.
$32.95Product Details »In stock
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Getting Into The Zones of Regulation – The Complete Framework and Digital Curriculum Companion (Print Edition)
This guide orients you to the next evolution of The Zones of Regulation theory and methods and can be used in two ways: 1) to prepare you to teach the Digital Curriculum, or 2) to update your practices for those who already have the original The Zones of Regulation Curriculum. In addition, the book includes 6 months of FREE ACCESS to CONCEPT 1 of the Digital Curriculum so readers can try out the many features including an interactive presentation and videos, visual supports, differentiated activities, and assessments.
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Superflex Takes Flight
The all NEW Superflex Takes Flight board game is the latest product extension in our award-winning Superflex® Curriculum. The superhero theme serves as a backdrop for engaging students in imaginative and motivating game play that explores thoughts, feelings, intentions, and actions as they learn strategies to increase self-awareness, social problem solving, flexibility, and self-regulation.
$81.95Product Details »In stock
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Emotion Regulation: Helping Children and Adolescents Take Charge of Their Feelings
Effective emotion management can lead to more successful relationships, increase the positive feelings kids have about themselves and even help their daily lives run more smoothly. This book is designed to be used by adults who are helping children or teens identify strategies to help them increase their ability to regulate their own emotions.
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Autism Abracadabra – Seven Magic Ingredients to Help Develop Your Child’s Interactive Attention Span
Designed around common special interests enjoyed by autistic people, this book includes over 180 activities for families to do together to help strengthen relationships and develop social skills. Kate shows how seven magic ingredients for optimal game-playing can be applied to a range of themes, from trains and planes to household appliances, the human body to animals and insects, TV and film characters, and what’s more, how you can introduce your loved one’s favorite topics.
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Autism and Adolescence: What Teens and Adults Need to Know
Dr. Temple Grandin draws on her hard-won experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic youth. She gets to the real issues of autistic adolescents—the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day.
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Noticing My Body Signals: A Science Lab Adventure
A playful, 78-page storybook and activity guide that helps kids (and the adults who love them) notice and explore body signals; the inner sensations that help us understand how we feel. Designed to be read in parts, the interactive book weaves guided experiments, reflective moments, and curiosity-based language into one ready-made resource.
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What Is Menopause? A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
This carefully written and explicitly illustrated book provides an explanation of menopause for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical processes and symptoms of menopause, as well as important practical information, such as how to cope with the emotional and hormonal changes in menopause, complementary therapies and tips on how to effectively communicate your experiences to support networks and professionals such as, doctors and therapists.
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The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence
Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalizes Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and dreams, while also managing the new challenges of adulthood?
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The Kids’ Simple Guide to PDA
A gentle and engaging introduction to PDA for kids so they can better understand PDA friends or family members.
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The Big Book of Interoception Games
Play your way to enhanced interoceptive awareness! The Big Book of Interoception Games includes 53 fun activities that invite practice noticing, connecting and/or regulating body signals. Each game provides several variations–making for 100s of playful interoception learning ideas. If you are looking for fun interoception activities to use with learners young and old, this book is for you!
$82.95Product Details »In stock
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The Unmasking Workbook for Autistic Adults – Neurodiversity-Affirming Skills to Help You Live Authentically, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive
If you grew up before the neurodiversity movement, chances are you were taught at an early age that your autistic traits were “wrong” or “bad.” Whether it was stimming, difficulties with making small talk, avoiding eye contact, sensitivities to loud sounds or certain textures, or even talking passionately about the things you care about-somewhere along the way you learned to mask these aspects of yourself to better fit in, avoid bullying from other kids, and in some cases to even gain the love of your own parents. The problem is that, over time, masking can lead to higher levels of stress, burnout, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and depression. So how can you be your authentic self and still succeed and thrive in a neurotypical world?
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The Autistic Teen Girl’s School Survival Guide
Written by an autistic person who’s been there, Gracie Barlow has lots of super helpful advice for you on learning, communicating, and making friends. You’ll also get real-life tips on how you can stay safe and understand yourself better.
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It’s not just a guide for you – there are lots of practical tips on how your school and your family can make small changes to help you thrive.Product Details » -
Brain Hacks – Strategies to Rally Motivation and Get Things Done (Even When You Don’t Want To)
Brain Hacks is a colorful, high-energy graphic novel where five stressed-out teens meet online and form friendships as they learn strategies from each of their quirky brain-based CREW to navigate the ups and downs of their different high school experiences.
$37.95Product Details »In stock
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Managing Your Money
This down-to-earth guide is filled with practical advice on everything from how to budget and be a smart shopper to student loans, mortgages and insurance. An essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future.
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The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy – Navigating the World of “Normal People”
A playful guide to understanding the ways of “normal people”, The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity.
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