Family Manual: Transition to Employment and Adult Services for Youth with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois (XAT Arc 2010) This manual was put together by The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center and Family Voices of Illinois. Download the PDF version of this manual for free here.
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Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell. (XAT Braxle 2005instr) This is an instructional manual for parents or caregiver and individuals with developmental disabilities. It is the companion to “Sexuality Across the Lifespan” (XAT Baxle 2005life). Download the PDF for free here.
Sexuality Across the Lifespan
Sexuality Across the Lifespan by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell. (XAT Baxle 2005life) This is an instructional guide for parents/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Downloaded from . Manual is also available (XAT Baxle 2005instr). You can download the PDF version of this book for free here.
The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome
The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome by Jeannie Uhlenkamp. (XAT Uhlen 2009) For a teen with Asperger Syndrome, dating can be overwhelming.. Written in a question-and-answer format, this much-needed book offers insight and practical advice on dating challenges. Each topic is followed by Discussion Questions (to get the conversation flowing between teens […]
The Facts of Life…and More
The Facts of Life…and More by Leslie Walker-Hirsch. (XAT Walke 2007) The volume enables professionals to support people with intellectual disabilities in making decisions regarding their sexuality. The first section of the book explores the relationship between special education and sexuality education. The second section discusses sexuality and intellectual disability as a cultural phenomenon. Section […]
Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About
Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About by Haley Moss. (XAT Moss 2010) This book is a guide for girls with Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism who are entering middle school. This book was based on Moss’ own experiences. This book covers topics such as slang, homework help, fitting in, bullies, getting involved, social networking, […]
Ask Me About Asperger’s Syndrome
Ask Me About Asperger’s Syndrome DVD (XAS Asper 2007 DVD) In this 24-minute video, various professionals and parents of elementary and junior high students, as well as Dr. Liane Willey, author of Pretending to Be Normal, describe the challenges that typically affect students with Asperger’s Syndrome and offer practical suggestions and techniques for working more […]
More Than Little Professors
More Than Little Professors: Children with Asperger Syndrome: In Their Own Words By Brenda Smith Myles (XAS Mann 2008) This collection of quotes, stories, poems, and essays from children with Asperger Syndrome, ages 2-17, offers us a glimpse into their daily lives, relationships, challenges, and victories, from their own perspective. In More Than Little Professors, […]
Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Perfect Solutions for Surviving the Social World
Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Perfect Solutions for Surviving the Social World by Rebekah Heinrichs and Brenda Smith Myles. (XAS Heinr 2006) This book takes an honest look at the different types of bullying and the actions adults must take to curb bullying, thereby helping to prevent the often lifelong effects of this insidious […]
Through My Eyes: a life with Asperger’s
Through My Eyes: a life with Asperger’s by Quinn Koeneman. (XAS Koene 2006) A 12-year-old’s introspective monologue on his life with Asperger’s Syndrome. “Through My Eyes” will enlighten readers to the challenges faced by Aspie kids, and on an individual level, the writer’s perspective on his world. Pp. 60. If available, item can be checked […]