Personal Hygiene? What’s that Got to Do with Me? by Pat Crissey (XAT Criss 2005) This curriculum is designed to help students understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene. Step-by-step cartoons explain exactly what the student needs to do to ensure good hygiene. Quizzes and activity pages provide […]
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Second Shelter
Second Shelter by Rebecca Haid, M.Ed. and Elizabeth W. Donnelly, Ms (XFM Haid 2013) Second Shelter gives a comprehensive overview of therapeutic boarding schools and residential treatment facilities in a format that is readable and accessible for counselors, educators, and parents alike. The book examines which adolescents are best served in these environments as well […]
Superflex takes on One-Sided Sid, Un-Wonderer and the Team of Unthinkables
Superflex takes on One-Sided Sid, Un-Wonderer and the Team of Unthinkables by Michelle Garcia Winner and Stephanie Madrigal (XSS Winne 2013) In this newest comic, children become familiar with several ways to squash the powers of two, related Unthinkable characters: One-Sided Sid, who gets people to talk only about themselves, and his sidekick sister Un-Wonderer, […]
TIPS: Teaching Important Parenting Strategies
TIPS: Teaching Important Parenting Strategies by Megan Ahlers, MS and Colleen Hannigan Zillich, MS CCC-SLP (XFM Ahler 2014) This book can be used as a reference for finding practical, user-friendly solutions to common universal challenges encountered by parents and caregivers, including communication, behavior, technology, community outings, and sensory needs. All answers follow best practice and […]
Learning the Hidden Curriculum
Learning the Hidden Curriculum by Judy Endow MSW (XAD Endow 2012) The framework presented in this book enables readers to learn to create their own social rules and, as a result, live freer, more successful lives. The fact that the book is written by an autistic person who has learned by trial and error makes […]
Cure Your Child With Food
Cure Your Child With Food by Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND (XOT Dorfm 2011) Ms. Dorfman, a nutritionist whose typical family arrives at her practice after seeing three or more specialists, gives parents the tools they need to become nutrition detectives; to recalibrate their children’s diets through the easy E.A.T. program; and, finally, to get their […]
Visual Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Visual Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Vera Bernard-Opitz and Anne Haubler (XED Berna 2011) With hundreds of colorful illustrations and step-by-step directions, this book lays the foundation for how to structure teaching environments, as well as offers countless examples of activities for students, ranging from basic skills, to reading and math, to […]
Teach Me With Pictures
Teach Me With Pictures by Simone Griffin, Ruth Harris, and Linda Hodgdon (XED Griff 2013) This book provides fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures. The book describes how picture scripts can help facilitate play and learning and provides 40 […]
The Reason I Jump
The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida (XBC Higas 2007) Written by a 13 year old with autism, this book is a memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Business for Aspies
Business for Aspies by Ashley Stanford (XAD Stanf 2011) This book explains exactly how those with Asperger Syndrome can get their talents recognized and become successful and indispensable employees. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.