A Week of Switching, Shifting, and Stretching: How to Make My Thinking More Flexible by Lauren H. Kerstein, LCSW. (XBC Kerst 2014) This picture book assists children on the autism spectrum, and any child for that matter, in examining their black-and-white thinking in order to begin to think more flexibly rainbow thinking. Using repeated rhymes […]
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The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children with Autism
The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children with Autism by Jed Baker. XSS Baker 2001 This book uses photographs of students engaging in a variety of real-life social situations. The realistic format plays to the visual strengths of children with ASD to teach appropriate social behaviors. Color photographs illustrate the […]
The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents)
The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) by Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve M.D. XBC Verdi 2012 This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children […]
Mikey
Mikey by Mindee Pinto and Judy Cohen. XBC Pinto 2013 In this book, Mikey explains how a young child with autism sees, hears, and feels the world around him in his school environment. Mikey is not just intended for educators; although, all teachers should read it to their classes. It is intended to educate adults […]
My Special Brother Turtle
My Special Brother Turtle by Karina MacLean. (XBC Macle 2007) This is a book that focuses on the challenges of living with a family member with pediatric bipolar disorder and ADHD written from the point of view of the older sister (age 10) of the 7-year-old brother. If available, item can be checked out from […]
Friendly Facts A Fun, Interactive Resource to Help Children Explore the Complexities of Friends and Friendship
Friendly Facts A Fun, Interactive Resource to Help Children Explore the Complexities of Friends and Friendship by Margaret-Anne Carter and Josie Santomauro. (XSS Carte 2010) This interactive workbook is aimed at children ages 7-11, a period when friendships are increasingly important and a lack of friendship skills is all the more obvious and challenging. Friendly […]
Simple Signs (Picture Puffins)
Simple Signs (Picture Puffins) by Cindy Wheeler. (XBC Wheel 1995) A few basic words as expressed in American Sign Language are presented in this book. Each page is devoted to a single word or concept, e.g., “hello,” “cat,” and “happy.” A pen-and-ink diagram of the ASL gesture or sign appears beside a full-color watercolor illustration […]
Going to the Grocery Store (Social Stories, 3)
Going to the Grocery Store (Social Stories, 3) by Cindy A. Bailey (XSS Baile 2002grocery) (Board book) A social skills book with pictures to assist children in knowing what to do when they go to the grocery store. Pp. 22. (other) If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Be Careful and Stay Safe
Be Careful and Stay Safe by Cheri J. Meiners and Meredith Johnson. (XBC Meine 2007) This book teaches little ones how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. Includes questions, activities, and safety games that reinforce the ideas being taught. Pp. 35. If available, item can […]
“I have Autism” Children’s Books and Resource Guide
“I have Autism” Children’s books and Resource Guide By Pat Crissey “I Have Autism” is a children’s book to help parents and teachers explain autism to a young child. The “I Have Autism” Resource Guide includes a definition of autism, practical strategies for coping at home and at school, a reference list of books and […]