Parenting & Family
Books for parents of children with Autism, adults on the spectrum considering parenting, and everything in between. For the full list please scroll down, or choose from either the ‘personal stories’ or ‘siblings’ tabs below.
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A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence
In the next five years, hundreds of thousands of children with autism spectrum disorder will reach adulthood. And while diagnosis and treatment for children has improved in recent years, parents want to know: What happens to my child when I am no longer able to care for or assist him?
$26.99Product Details »1 in stock
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An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn
This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids including those with ASD have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills.
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An Exceptional Children’s Guide to Touch: Teaching Social and Physical Boundaries to Kids
The rules of physical contact can be tricky to grasp and children with special needs are at a heightened risk of abuse. This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, thereby helping the child with special needs stay safe.
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Autisme et zoothérapie: Communication et apprentissages par la médiation animale
Trouble du développement marqué par les difficultés de relation à l’environnement et de communication, l’autisme nécessite une prise en compte de la personne dans son entièreté. De nombreuses méthodes thérapeutiques ont été pensées pour améliorer les capacités interactionnelles des personnes atteintes. La médiation animale offre une approche originale et pertinente, en cela que l’animal tient lieu d’intermédiaire de communication entre le patient, souvent un enfant, et le zoothérapeute.
$28.95Product Details »2 in stock
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Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons with Autism (Revised & Expanded)
This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies introducing meaningful leisure time to ASD children and adults, which they can practice at home, school, and in the community.
$41.95Product Details »2 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.
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Does My Child Have Autism?: A Parent’s Guide to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Does My Child Have Autism? is a question so many parents are asking themselves today. Is he avoiding eye contact? Why can’t she talk? Is my child’s development normal or does he have an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
$21.99Product Details »1 in stock
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Dogs and Autism
Author and veterinarian Annie Bowes discovered at a young age that having a dog was invaluable. From encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle to providing unmatched emotional and social support, a dog is the perfect companion for anyone, but especially those with autism.
$20.95Product Details »2 in stock
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Early Intervention and Autism
Designed for parents, this book discusses the components of a “perfect” program for young children with autism, including a variety of proven techniques.
$29.95Product Details »3 in stock
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Early Intervention Games: Fun, Joyful Ways to Develop Social and Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders
Barbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD).
$19.95Product Details »4 in stock
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Empowered Autism Parenting: Celebrating (and Defending) Your Child’s Place in the World
In this groundbreaking book, William Stillman, an expert and passionate advocate on behalf of those with autism, offers a commonsense guide for parenting children with autism.
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Essentials of Transition Planning, 2nd. Ed.
For young people with disabilities, crossing the bridge to adulthood will be empowering instead of intimidating—when their support teams know the essentials of effective transition planning. Now all the fundamentals of well-crafted transition plans are collected in one concise quick-guide, straight from one of the top authorities on helping young people live fulfilling adult lives.
$51.95Product Details »1 in stock
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Everybody is Different – A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters with Autism
This book is designed to give answers to the many questions of brothers and sisters of young people on the autistic spectrum. In addition to explaining in basic terms the characteristics of autism, it is full of helpful suggestions for making family life
$23.95Product Details »1 in stock
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Everyday Activities to Help Your Young Child with Autism Live Life to the Full
This book is brimming with simple ideas, activities and exercises to address these daily challenges that young children with autism face. Easy to carry out and to fit into your routines, they will help improve a child’s sense of body awareness, coordination and motor skills, and address key tasks such as eating meals and healthy sleep.
$27.95Product Details »2 in stock
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Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Sensory play is important to children’s development, and Mandisa Watts’s creative sensory bins are the perfect way for parents and caregivers to interact with toddlers and preschoolers in fun, engaging ways.
$29.95Product Details »1 in stock
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Executive Function “Dysfunction” – Strategies for Educators and Parents
The author describes the cognitive processes that make up the executive functions, including attention, behavioral inhibition, theory of mind, organizational skills, time management, planning, decision-making, and self-talk. Using real examples, she describes how difficulties in each of these areas may manifest, and offers practical hints, tips, and accommodations for supporting children both in and out of school.
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Exploring Emotions – A Mindfulness Guide to Understanding Feelings
Everyone has different feelings about Sports Day at school. Sally feels excited, Mateo feels nervous, Manisha feels angry, Caleb feels sad, and Tom feels relieved. But they all soon discover that emotions are like the weather.
$18.99Product Details »1 in stock
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Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 – A Young Man’s Voice from the Silence of Autism
Based on his hugely successful blogs in Japan, Naoki Higashida gives us, in short powerful chapters, his moving, beautiful insights into life, identity, education, his family, our society, and personal growth.
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Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
This book, written by the mother of three children on the autism spectrum, targets the major issues families face in creating a comfortable environment for every family member.
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Finding Your Own Way to Grieve: A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Children and teenagers with autism can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one, and the complicated and painful emotions of bereavement. This book explains death in concrete terms that the child with autism will understand, explores feelings that the child may encounter as a part of bereavement, and offers creative and expressive activities that facilitate healing.
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