Hygiene and Related Behaviors for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders by Kelly J. Mahler. (XAT Mahle 2009) This book teaches hygiene skills and associated social problems in a fun way. The author uses multiple strategies to convey the message and check for understanding. Ranging from basic daily hygiene to picking, using public […]
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Students with Asperger Syndrome: A guide for College Personnel
Students with Asperger Syndrome: A guide for College Personnel by Lorraine E. Wolf, Ph.D., Lorraine E. Wolf Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D., and Ruth Bork, M.Ed . (XAT Wolf 2009) Students with Asperger Syndrome often have trouble with social skills and self-regulatory behaviors in college, and disability professionals are often not used to reaching out to students […]
Colleges That Change Lives
Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope. (XAT Pope 2006) The top 40 choices for liberal arts colleges that, according to Pope, offer as much, if not more, than Ivy League schools do. According to Loren Pope these top 40 schools are not only better, but they want you, and you will love them for […]
Full Life Ahead
Full Life Ahead by Judy Barclay and Jan Cobb. (XAT Barcl 2006) Full Life Ahead: A Workbook and Guide to Adult life for Students & Families of Students with Disabilities If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Making Sense of Sex
Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger’s Syndrome By Sarah Attwood. (XAT Attwo 2008) This book describes developments in both the male and female body, and explains how to maintain hygiene and personal care, and to promote general good health. The author examines emotional changes, including […]
The “What’s happening to My Body” Book for Boys
The “What’s happening to My Body” Book for Boys, Revised Third Edition (What’s Happening to My Body?) by Lynda Madaras. (XAT Madar 2007 boy) This book features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body’s changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, voice changes, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the opposite […]
The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Girls
The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Girls, Revised Third Edition (What’s Happening to My Body?) by Lynda Madaras. (XAT Madar 2007 girl) This book features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body’s changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the […]
It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing up, Sex, and Sexual Health
It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie H. Harris. (XAT Harri 2004) This book is organized into several sections and addresses the basics of various ‘sex’ topics: sex and sexuality, physiology, puberty, the ‘scientific’ side of reproduction, health issues, and family life. The discussion is both frank and appropriate; […]
No B.O.! The Head-to-Toe Book of Hygiene for Preteens
No B.O.! The Head-to-Toe Book of Hygiene for Preteens by Maruerite Crump. (XAT Crump 2005) This frank, reassuring, humorous book covers the physical changes boys and girls experience during puberty and offers tips on caring for one from head to toe. Pp. 118. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at […]
How to Be Yourself in a World That’s Different
How to Be Yourself in a World That’s Different: An Asperger’s Syndrome Study Guide for Adolescents by Yuko Yoshida. (XAT Yoshi 2007) This informative and encouraging text highlights the positive aspects of autism spectrum conditions, such as diligence, fairness, and a knack for unique ideas, but it also acknowledges the daily challenges faced by young […]