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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The Growing Up Guide for Girls – What Girls on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know!
This charmingly illustrated guide for girls is full of facts and advice about growing up, puberty, body image, friendship, crushes and more! Written in literal language and addressing sensory issues, safety, and social skills throughout, it offers an ideal introduction to the teenage years for girls with autism aged 9 to 14.
$22.95Product Details »1 in stock
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The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome
Dating is difficult for everyone. For a teen with Asperger Syndrome, it can be overwhelming. Special education teacher Jeannie Uhlenkamp tackles some of the specific issues facing teens with AS.
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The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum
Drawing on their own clinical and lived experiences of the autism spectrum, the authors of this guide provide readers who are on the autism spectrum and have a mental illness with strategies to overcome difficulties and achieve greater wellbeing. Amongst others, the book covers topics such as medication, stigma, therapy pets and psychotherapy.
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The Little Book of Autism FAQs – How to Talk with Your Child about their Diagnosis and Other Conversations
Exploring a topic that is frequently brought up, this book helps parents to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It equips parents with a language of positivity and prepares them to support their children’s relationships with peers and family members.
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The Loving Push
Best-selling author, autism advocate, and animal science professor Dr. Temple Grandin joins psychologist and autism specialist Dr. Debra Moore in spelling out what steps you can take to restore your child’s hope and motivation, and what you must avoid. Eight life stories told by people on the autism spectrum, including chapters on subjects like how to get kids off their computers, how to build on their strengths and get back to caring about their lives, and how to find a path to a successful, meaningful life make this a “must-read book.”
$27.95Product Details »1 in stock
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The Obsessive Joy of Autism
Julia Bascom offers a rare and powerful insight into the joys of autistic obsessions. Her writing will resonate powerfully with other autistic people, and encourage those who have a person with autism in their lives to look out for and nurture that joy.
$22.95Product Details »1 in stock
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The Parent’s Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism and Other Special Needs
Expanding upon the award winning first edition, this essential guide for parents of children with autism and other special needs covers sensory processing, toileting, feeding, and much more. It provides clear explanations of common behaviors and offers simple exercises to support development at home.
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The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Children aged 2-10 on the Autism Spectrum
Building resilience and independence in children with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more effectively build resilience and independence in your child.
$26.95Product Details »1 in stock
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The Parents’ Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism
This book draws on the author’s clinical experience working with children with autism and their families to provide parents and carers with an explanation of what anxiety is, what behaviours may indicate high levels of anxiety, and practical advice on how they can help children with autism manage their anxiety effectively.
$25.95Product Details »3 in stock
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The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum
Building resilience and independence in young people with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more effectively build resilience and independence in preteens and teens.
$26.95Product Details »2 in stock
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The Reason I Jump
A story never before told and a memoir to help change our understanding of the world around us, 13-year-old Naoki Higashida’s astonishing, empathetic book takes us into the mind of a boy with severe autism. With an introduction by David Mitchell, author of the global phenomenon, Cloud Atlas, and translated by his wife, KA Yoshida.
$19.95Product Details »1 in stock
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The Reflective Journey – A Practitioner’s Guide to the Low Arousal Approach
This book is an essential handbook for professionals and family members supporting an individual who can be challenging, be that in the form of physical aggression, self-harm, or other behaviours of concern. Containing many real-life examples and personal experiences of the author’s, The Reflective Journey is the first step towards applying the low arousal approach in real-world settings.
$31.95Product Details »4 in stock
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The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens
Today’s teens are totally stressed. Based on the self-help classic, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, this evidence-based guide will help you develop a game plan for reducing stress so you can focus on reaching your goals.
$24.95Product Details »2 in stock
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The Sensory-Sensitive Child
Two psychologists and mothers elucidate a problem that may affect as many as 10 to 20% of children.
Children with sensory regulation problems overreact or under react to sensory experiences most of us take in stride. The resulting behaviour–battles ov
$16.99Product Details »2 in stock
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The Special Needs SCHOOL Survival Guide
The Special Needs SCHOOL Survival Guide is the handbook that will answer your questions about school accommodations, how to work with school personnel for government assisted programs, autism, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in the classroom, learning disabilities, handwriting, ADHD, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), behavior, dysgraphia, and more!
$20.95Product Details »1 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.
$24.95Product Details »2 in stock