New Books & Products
Recently added titles to Autism Awareness Centre’s growing book catalogue.
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Developing Resilience in Young People with Autism using Social Stories™
Using the highly effective Social Stories™ model, this book focusses on writing and illustrating stories to develop resilience in young people with autism who are particularly susceptible to setbacks. With ideas for coping strategies and positive response techniques, this book offers a means to work through negative experiences.
$17.95Product Details »3 in stock
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FBA to Z: Functional Behavior and Intervention Plans for Individuals with ASD
FBA to Z: Functional Behavior and Intervention Plans for Individuals with ASD presents an alternative approach to conducting FBAs that is more holistic than the traditional FBA and considers not just the surface patterns but also the underlying needs related to autism.
$34.95Product Details »3 in stock
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My Book of Feelings – A Book to Help Children with Attachment Difficulties, Learning or Developmental Disabilities Understand their Emotions
Some children find it difficult to understand and manage their feelings. This picture book helps children aged 5+ understand why they might experience particular feelings, and offers suggestions for things to do when they are overloaded with emotion. Suitable for all children, particularly those with attachment issues or developmental disabilities.
$19.95Product Details »3 in stock
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Self-Control to the Rescue! Super Powers to Help Kids Through the Tough Stuff in Everyday Life
An illustrated resource packed with strategies and exercises for children aged 4-7 to regulate emotions and overcome the challenges of the most difficult times in a typical day. Simple solutions and guidance can be adapted into any child’s daily routine with tips and extra resources for parents and educators.
$22.95Product Details »4 in stock
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Talk with Me: A Step-by-Step Conversation Framework for Teaching Conversational Balance and Fluency for High-Functioning Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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 high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD) – children and adults alike. For these reasons, it is essential to equip individuals with ASD with effective conversational skills.
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Is It OK to Ask Questions about Autism?
Through autism awareness workshops in schools, the authors have compiled the most common questions on the subject. Based on real questions raised by children aged 5-11, this book provides direct answers as well as strategies for continuing the discussion to increase autism awareness in primary school settings.
$25.95Product Details »2 in stock
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What to Do about Smearing – A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers of People with Autism, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
With practical advice and examples of interventions, this supportive book presents positive ways to manage fecal smearing in children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Explaining the root causes of smearing for better understanding, this is a reassuring resource for families and professionals who experience smearing behaviour.
$21.95Product Details »1 in stock
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The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
In five clear steps, this guide will equip you to teach children to travel safely and independently. The first book of its kind, it focuses on goal-setting and preparation techniques while detailing obstacles that may arise along the way. Practical and necessary, it is suitable for work with children of any age and ability.
$25.95Product Details »2 in stock
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Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control? Why kids get confrontational in the classroom, and what to do about it
Managing behaviours in the group dynamic of a classroom setting can be challenging for teachers. Theories of child psychology support practical advice to facilitate healthy teacher-student relationships and a positive group atmosphere.
$19.95Product Details »3 in stock
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The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (And Their Parents)
This book gives kids lots of tools and strategies they can use to deal with their concerns, whether they are in the process of being evaluated for special ed or already receiving special ed services.
$21.99Product Details »1 in stock
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Show Me! A Teacher’s Guide to Video Modeling
This book is meant to inspire readers to think about how they can use video modeling by providing many real-life examples of students who have used and found benefits from watching video to learn social skills, positive behaviors, and academics.
$30.95Product Details »3 in stock
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The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens – Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress Second Edition
Between school, friends, and planning for the future, it’s easy to feel stressed out. Written by a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and featuring brand new exercises, The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, Second Edition shows how mindfulness skills can help you relax, prioritize, and keep calm during stressful times.
$23.95Product Details »4 in stock
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Kids, Music ‘n’ Autism – Bringing out the Music in Your Child
Music is a great tool for brain, sensory and skills development for children with autism, but how can you best encourage them to take part in music-based activities? This practical guide tells you everything you need to know about helping children with autism to pursue their love of music, from enjoying listening to concerts to performing in them.
$21.95Product Details »3 in stock
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Striker, Slow Down! A calming book for children who are always on the go
Striker, the cat who is always in a hurry, is halted by a bump to the head as he rushes out the house on the way to the park. Will he listen to his mama’s advice and find time for a little calm? This book is perfect for busy children, helping them to identify the differing feelings of chaos and calm and how to strike a balance.
$17.95Product Details »1 in stock
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Sulky, Rowdy, Rude? Why kids really act out and what to do about it
Children will naturally exhibit a range of negative and positive behaviour, which can often be very challenging for parents. With a basis in child psychology, the authors provide strategies for managing emotions and facilitating positive relationships and healthy behaviours in the family.
$19.95Product Details »2 in stock
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Temple Did It, And I Can, Too!: Seven Simple Life Rules
Temple Did It, and I Can Too! explains the obstacles Dr. Temple Grandin faced while growing up, then gives the rules she followed to overcome them to become a leading animal scientist.
$20.95Product Details »1 in stock