New Books & Products
Recently added titles to Autism Awareness Centre’s growing book catalogue.
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The ASD Feel Better Book – A Visual Guide to Help Brain and Body for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Learn to build individual strengths and work through problems with this picture-based guide for children with ASD aged 7-14. The use of simple images and photocopiable worksheets creates a fun and engaging resource for identifying different emotions and how to manage and deal with personal challenges.
$28.95Product Details »2 in stock
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The Cartoon and Script Curriculum for Teaching Social Behavior and Communication
This easy-to-use book is designed to help children with ASD find friends, become better communicators, increase their flexibility, and live lives that are less stressful. Skills are presented in the form of cartoons, scripts and role play – all evidence-based practices – that address a wide range of developmental levels
$27.95Product Details »2 in stock
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Teaching Pre-Employment Skills to 14–17-Year-Olds
Teaching young people with autism workplace skills while they are still school-aged is essential for helping them get jobs once they are ready to enter employment. This ready-made curriculum does exactly that, with a structured program for teaching groups of students aged 14-17 vital pre-employment skills, from interviewing to networking.
$37.95Product Details »3 in stock
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We’re Amazing 1,2,3! A Story About Friendship and Autism
We’re Amazing 1,2,3! is the first Sesame Street storybook to focus on autism, which, according to the most recent US government survey, may, in some form, affect as many as one in forty-five children. It’s part of Sesame Street’s autism initiative that has expanded to include a new character with autism.
$14.99Product Details »3 in stock
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Beating Anxiety – What Young People on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know
With beautiful illustrations, this practical guide clearly explains why young people on the spectrum feel anxious, before giving real-world advice on how to deal with and beat anxiety. It offers numerous strategies for overcoming anxiety and comes in a style designed specifically for young people with ASD.
$25.95Product Details »2 in stock
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How to start, carry on and end conversations – Scripts for social situations for people on the autism spectrum
Drawing on his own experience on the autism spectrum and his knowledge of linguistics, Paul Jordan provides simple ‘scripts for thinking’ that will help teens with autism to make sense of social situations and engage in everyday conversations.
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The ASD and Me Picture Book
Learn to build individual strengths and work through problems with this picture-based guide for children with ASD aged 7-14. The use of images and photocopiable worksheets creates a simple and fun resource for identifying what you are good at and how to use those skills to deal with personal challenges.
$27.95Product Details »5 in stock
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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.
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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