Growing Up With Sensory Issues: Insider Tips from a Woman with Autism
No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be, they are going to have trouble with their sensory issues. Enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, Aspie at Large! Co-author of the groundbreaking book Asperger's and Girls, Jennifer's personal experience with Asperger's Syndrome and SPD makes her perspective doubly insightful. Jennifer's straightforward and humorous delivery will keep caregivers turning the page for the next creative solution
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In My Mind: From His Life with Autism, Alex Answers All Your Questions – Your Q&A With a Young Man With Autism
This unique book brings a depth of understanding of the analytical skills that 21-yr old Alex has brought to his own condition. As Alex says, "There are varying types of Asperger's and young people cannot all be squeezed into having the same diagnostic symptoms. But what they do have are some correlation to the symptoms laid out by Hans Asperger." ( Please note Asperger's may now be described as the lower end of the Autistic scale.) In his book, Alex takes each of eight symptoms and comments how these symptoms are pertinent in his life. In so doing, the reader will find similarities to those children with Asperger's that they know and will be able to reflect with new insights on what Alex is talking about. In addition to the above, Alex shares many experiences in his life that reflect his Asperger's condition from not being able to drive, social development, repetitions, panic situations, holidays, family, movies, relaxers, etc. Alex has augmented his insights with graphics that even more clearly clarify his Asperger's symptoms and sheds new ways of seeing the Asperger's condition. In reading this book, the, reader will clarify in his/her mind the characteristics common to the children that he/she knows. Along the way Alex is brought to tears in recounting the unpleasantness of his experiences. At the same time, there are moments of great hilarity in the retelling of episodes that have a sense of the comedic in them.
The second part of Alex's book is a re-counting of his life experiences, explaining why he can't drive, how he relates to his family, his school experiences, the things that relax him and those which may cause him near panic. From each experience the reader will assess the lessons learned and how it relates to the children he/she may know. In the addendum, significant family members and friends assess Alex's Asperger's diagnosis. This is extremely helpful in to the reader in that many of the problems in dealing with children with Asperger's/Autism are similar to Alex's. Every child with Asperger's has some gift. Alex's gift is his ability to penetrate to the core of his Asperger's Syndrome and then is able to articulate his response in such a way as to enlighten the reader. Added to this is a great sense of metaphor, which is highlighted by multiple graphics in the book.
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Insights into Sensory Issues for Professionals
This book is a compilation of the BEST of life changing articles aimed at professional readers from the award winning S.I. Focus magazine. A book focusing on parent issues is planned to follow in the Fall of 2010. S.I. Focus magazine is the first of its kind serving as an international resource to parents and professionals who want to stay informed regarding how to improve sensory integration and how to address sensory processing deficits. This magazine provides quality information written by leading people in the field as well as parents with insight into the topic. Founded and published by kathleen Morris and edited by Carol Kranowitz, this magazine's carefully selected articles will help the reader become knowledgeable in the latest research, products, and recommendations by experts from around the globe
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Autism In The School Aged Child
The purpose of this book is to build on the strong foundation of discrete trial training, expanding the ability of the higher-functioning child with autism to learn in "real world" settings. The established principles of behavioral interventions, which are instrumental in the education of children with autism, are often discarded as the child matures. These principles are more difficult to establish in the natural setting of school or home, which contain previously controlled variables in the one-on-one setting. Rather than abandoned the principles that have produced success, parents and educators should recognize that children with autism have a unique style of learning that must be considered in a variety of settings. This book combines practical strategies, ideas, and suggestions aligning the home and school settings. Autism in the School Aged Child offers a unique resource to parents and teachers at a time when the incidence of autism is increasing. Online book available at autisminschool.com
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Autism Treatment Guide: Third Edition
This 3rd edition is a comprehensive resource guide for parents and professionals in the autism community. It presents facts, research information, and effective treatment options in a clear and concise way. Learn about:
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- diagnostic process
- intervention techniques
- therapies
- biomedical treatments
- diets
- and much more
- names
- numbers
- websites for clinics, medical centers, organizations, and key personnel
- Diagnosis
- Tests
- Education
- Biomedical Interventions
- Dietary Interventions
- Sensory/Physical therapies
- Intensive Interventions
- Music Interventions
- Relaxation Techniques
- TEC lis
Autism? Aspergers? ADHD? A Parent’s Roadmap to Understanding and Support
Suspect there's something "different" about your child? This book will help you navigate those early stages of your child's life when a diagnosis is nowhere in sight. Not knowing how to help your child can leave you totally frustrated, or frightened into inaction by a vision of what may lie ahead. Written by a mother who understands (At first, she tried with all her might to avoid her son's diagnosis!), this book humorously and gently prods parents into action, beginning with such chapters as:
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- Was That the Exit to Normal?"
- Rules of the Road
- Labels - You Gotta Love 'Em
- To School or Not to School
The Sensory Connection
Drawing on their extensive experience in developing and implementing effective treatment programs in homes, schools, and clinics, Nancy Kashman (OT) and Janet Mora (SLP) provide practical advice and workable strategies to help children and adults with sensory and communication disorders. Combining aspects of occupational and speech-language therapies, Nancy and Janet demonstrate how an integrated team approach increases therapeutic effectiveness while maximizing the benefits of treatment resources. This revised edition offers even more techniques that can enhance a person's ability to attend, function, and learn. Detailed, illustrated appendices show and explain creative activities and include sample handouts. Supported by numerous references and case studies, the authors tackle topics such as:
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- Understanding Sensory Integration and Communication
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- Sensory-Based Behaviors
- A Therapeutic Approach to Intervention
- The Benefits of Teaming
- Assessment of Communication Skills and Sensory Motor Skills
- Assessment of the Environment
- Environmental Strategies and Supports
- Treatment Strategies for Children
- Strategies for the Adult & Older Child
- Transitions & Informational Tools
- Oral & Feeding Interventions
- Developing Communication Skills
- Using Videos
- And more!
Chicken Soup for the Chocolate Lover’s Soul: Indulging in Our Sweetest Moments
If you can't live without a daily bite of chocolate, have visions of chocolate truffles dancing in your head, you will savor the decadence of this collection of stories.
Chicken Soup for the Chocolate Lover's Soul celebrates the chocoholic's undeniable passion for indulgence in all things chocolate--whether white, milk, or dark; frozen, powdered, pudding, or pie; melted or whipped.
Meet fellow fanatics who have gone the extra mile all in the name of chocolate, revel in stories of romance and friendship that have been sweetened by chocolate and read how the sweet smell of anything cocoa has impacted and enhanced the lives of so many.
Throughout this entertaining collection of stories, you will also find delicious morsels of interesting trivia, informative history, and humorous anecdotes.
So sit back with this book (and your favorite chocolate treat, of course!) and let the decadence of Chicken Soup for the Chocolate Lover's Soul add even more richness and sweetness into your life.
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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:
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- School accommodations
- How to work with school personnel for government assisted programs
- Autism
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in the classroom
- Learning disabilities
- Handwriting
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
- Behavior
- Dysgraphia