Me Moves (XOT Think 2011) This DVD is an easy and innovative way to increase attention and calm in as little as two minutes – in the classroom, at home, anywhere – for people of all ages and abilities. A multimedia product that transforms the mind and body through interactive “body puzzles,” the program […]
Category: Other/Miscellaneous
We have special items that don’t fit nicely into any of our other categories.
Movers Dreamers and Risk-Takers Unlocking the Power of ADHD
Movers Dreamers and Risk-Takers Unlocking the Power of ADHD by Kevin Roberts. (XOT Rober 2012) This book helps those with ADHS, and those who live/work with them, tap into the hidden strengths and actual advantages inherent in the ADHD personality. Pp.225. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no […]
Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach You about Life
Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach You about Life by Catherine Faherty & Gary B. Mesibov Ph.D The book offers concrete explanations of illness, dying, life after death, losing a pet, and numerous other issues. The Communication Forms following each short topic will engage learners and include them in the conversation, allowing them to […]
Unintentional Humor Celebrating the Literal Mind
Unintentional Humor Celebrating the Literal Mind by Linda Gund Anderson. (XOT Ander 2011) Inspired by her son with autism, this book exposes the communication challenges that many people experience. Pp. 167. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Aquamarine Blues
Aquamarine Blues edited by Dawn Prince-Hughes. (XOT Princ 2002) This book is personal stories of college students with autism. It discusses the challenges they face. Pp.134. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Including People With Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, & Congregations
Including People With Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, & Congregations by Erik W. Cater. (XOT Carte 2007) The only available practical guide on how to include people with disabilities in religious communities. Erik Carter’s interest in this topic has been an abiding part of his research, and he is one of […]
Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses
Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses by Winnie Dunn. (XOT Dunn 2009) This book explains how people’s individual sensory patterns affect the way we react to everything that happens to us throughout the day. The author identifies four major sensory types: Seekers; Bystanders; Avoiders and Sensors. Armed with the information in “Living Sensationally”, people will be […]
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Visual Impairment
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Visual Impairment by Marilyn H. Gense and D. Jay Gense. (XOT Gense 2005) This book includes topics such as understanding ASD and visual impairment, program planning and instructional strategies, career education, recreations and leisure, and classroom supports. Pp. 329. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at […]
Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin (XOT Templ 2010) This movie paints a picture of a young woman’s perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of autism at a time when it was still quite unkown. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder (XOT Safet 2010) DVD produced by Illinois Assistive Technology Program (www.iltech.org) This DVD gives information on various assistive devices often used for people with other disabilities and shows how they can be modified for people living with ASD. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at […]