Author Archives: The Autism Program at UIUC

Teaching Time Management to Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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teaching-time-managementTeaching Time Management to Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders  by Caroline DiPipi-Hoy, Ph.D. and Daniel Steere, Ph.D

XIN DiPip 2016

This book presents ways to facilitate time-management skills for learners with autism spectrum disorder. This book encompasses individuals across the lifespan, as time management is a skill that can be developed throughout one’s life. An individual with ASD may quickly learn time-telling skills; however, simply being able to tell time does not necessarily lead to time-management skills.
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Improving Social Behaviors in the Classroom

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improving-socialImproving Social Behaviors in the Classroom by Stephanny Freeman, Ph.D.; Gazi Begum, M.A.; Kristen Hayashida, M.ED.; Tanya Paparella, Ph.D

XED Freem 2011

This book provides detailed day-by-day lessons to be incorporated into the regular school day. The intent is to provide teachers with a developmentally appropriate sequence of basic social skills by breaking each skill into its component parts
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Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook

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complete-learningComplete Learning Disabilities Handbook by Joan M. Harwell

XED Harwe 2001

You’ll find diagnostic tools and remediation techniques for all types of learning disabilities specific interventions for specific problems strategies for building academic skills in all basic content areas and ways to improve motivation, participation, and self-esteem in even the most reluctant learner.

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Socially Savvy: An Assessment and Curriculum Guide for Young Children

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socially-savvySocially Savvy: An Assessment and Curriculum Guide for Young Children by James T Ellis, PhD, BCBA-D and Christine Elmeida, MSED, EdS, BCBA

XSS Ellis 2014

Socially Savvy helps educators and parents break down broad areas of social functioning into concrete skills.
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Boys, Girls & Body Science

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boys-girls-and-body-scienceBoys, Girls & Body Science by Meg Hickling

XBC Hickl 2002

Hickling talks about the “science names” for the children’s body parts, about good and bad touches and about making babies. She coaches the children not to be embarrassed or shy about body science: “We are going to make this just like a science lesson, we will learn to think like a scientist and we will learn the scientific names for our private parts,” she says.
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FLIPP The Switch Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills

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flippFLIPP the Switch Strengthing Executive Functioning Skills by Sheri Wilkins, PhD and Carol Burmeister, MA

XIN Wilki 2015

Readers will learn about executive function (EF) and how EF skills contribute to success in school, at home, and in work environments. Most importantly, readers will receive specific instructions, templates, and how-to scenarios for 25 strategies, five strategies for each of the five FLIPP components – flexibility, leveled emotionality, impulse control, planning, and problem solving.
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Growing Together Across the Autism Spectrum

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growing-togetherGrowing Together Across the Autism Spectrum by Elizabeth Marks

XFM Marks 2015

A kid’s guide to living with, learning from, and loving a parent with autism spectrum disorder.

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Decoding Dating

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decoding-datingDecoding Dating by John Miller

XAT Mille 2015

This book methodically breaks down the steps of dating giving advice on the best places to meet women – whether on or offline, getting ready for the big date, where to go and what to talk about,and how to tell if a second date is on the cards.

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“What’s Happening to Me?”

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whats-happening-to-me“What’s Happening To Me?” by Peter Mayle

XAT Mayle 1975

Discusses the mental and physical changes 
that take place during puberty.
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Counseling People on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Manual

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CounsellingCounseling People on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Manual by Katherine Paxton and Irene A. Estay
(XOT Paoxto 2007)
The characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) present unique challenges, not only to people themselves affected, but also to counselling professionals. This manual provides counselling techniques that work not only for professionals, but also for individuals either coping with being on the spectrum themselves, or living with someone who has an ASD. Regardless of intellectual and linguistic ability, people on the autism spectrum often have significant impairments in emotional expression, regulation, and recognition, and they are known to have higher rates of depression and anxiety than the general population. This comprehensive book shows how to develop the tools necessary to help people on the spectrum cope with their emotions, anxieties, and confusion about the often overwhelming world that surrounds them. Illustrated with useful case studies, it covers a range situations where counselling may be helpful for individuals with ASD, both children and adults, families where a member is on the spectrum, and couples where a partner has ASD. It also addresses specific issues, including depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, social skills, and stress, with effective strategies for dealing with each issue. As well as being indispensable for counsellors, this book provides valuable information and advice for anyone working with people and families affected by ASDs.

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Peek-a-Boo Sensory Board

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Great Sensory toy idea!

Motherhood And Other Adventures

I knew that I wanted to do a fun project involving the tops from baby wipes containers ever since I saw this post from I Can Teach My Child on Pinterest.  I started saving wipes lids and was inspired to create this Peek-a-Boo Sensory Board while wandering the aisles at Home Depot. 20140625-130952.jpg I picked out flooring samples for both indoor and outdoor carpet, as well as linoleum.  When I got home I flipped the samples over and traced the outline of the inside of the wipes lids on the backs of the samples with a Sharpie.  I cut along the outline so they fit perfectly inside! I grabbed a partial piece of foam board and moved the wipes lids around until I was happy with the layout.  Then I simply grabbed my trusty hot glue gun and glued the wipes lids to the foam board.  Finally, I glued the cut…

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Going Solo While Raising Children with Disabilities

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Going Solo While Raising Children with DisabilitiesGoing Solo by Laura E. Marshak, Ph.D

(XFM Marsh 2015)

The author weaves together extensive interviews and survey results of solo mothers and fathers (and grandparents, too) with reliable coping strategies gleaned from 25 years as a practicing psychologist and specialist in disability adjustment. The book’s insightful personal narratives and the author’s deconstruction of these to offer universal lessons–from the basic (e.g., practice mindfulness to de-stress) to the profound (e.g., cultivate gratitude as the antidote to resentment)–will help readers assess and transform their own lives for the better.

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Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety a Guide to Successful Stress Management

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Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety a Guide to Successful Stress Management Anxietyby Nick Dubin
(XAS Dubin 2009)
This book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively. As a person with AS who has struggled with feelings of anxiety and learnt how to overcome them, Nick Dubin shares his own tried and tested solutions along with up-to-date research on stress management for individuals with AS, including a chapter on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

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Practical Social Skills For Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Practical Social Skills For Autism Spectrum Disorders Social Skillsby Kathleen Koenig
(XSS Koeni 2012)
The author explains how critical it is for kids to not simply learn new social skills that fit their individual needs, but to be able to seamlessly integrate them into a range of day-to-day situations, from the classroom to the lunchroom to the dinner table at home.

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Video Modeling for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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video modelingVideo Modeling for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Sarah Murray and Brenna Noland
(XIN Murra 2013)
Video modeling takes visual learning to the next level by using new technologies to create an effective teaching tool. This book explains how professionals and parents can use innovative video modeling techniques to support the development of young children with autism spectrum disorders in school, home or community settings.

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Parenting without Panic

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parentingParenting without Panic by Brenda Dater
(XFM Dater 2014)
The author offers advice and tried-and-tested solutions to parents’ top concerns, all in an accessible and easy-to-read format. Filled with the voices of other parents in the same situations, the book covers everything from the first steps to take after diagnosis, to advocacy and disclosure, behavior, building independence and resilience, making friends, holidays and vacations, homework, supporting siblings, how to garner support from extended family and friends, and how parents can look after their own wellbeing.

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