Socially Savvy: An Assessment and Curriculum Guide for Young Children

Socially 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. If available, item can be checked out of the resource room at no cost. […]

FLIPP The Switch Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills

FLIPP 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 […]

Counseling People on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Manual

Counseling 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 […]

Going Solo While Raising Children with Disabilities

Going Solo While Raising Children with Disabilities 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 […]

Video Modeling for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Video 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 […]

Parenting without Panic

Parenting 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, […]