Spotlight on Social Skills Adolescent by Carol LoGuidice. LoGui 2008 Increase success in social communication with instruction that systematically targets specific skills and uses a variety of learning methods. The activities teach explicit aspects of social skills in everyday contexts with these learning strategies: Explicit instruction Modeling Observation Discussion Role-Playing Other guided practice If available, item can […]
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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 […]
French Fries: The Forgotten Children of Autism
French Fries: The Forgotten Children of Autism by Lilli Z. Mayerson XBC Mayer 2009 One in 150 children are diagnosed with autism. This is a sibling’s story about disappointment and excitement, frustration and genuine love. A book to use as a tool to discuss their feelings and give comfort to siblings affected with autism. If […]
The Asperkid’s Secret Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-so-obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens With Asperger Syndrome
The Asperkid’s Secret Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-so-obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens With Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer Cooke O’Toole. XSS O’Toole 2013 Being a teen or tween isn’t easy for anyone — but it’s especially tough for Asperkids. I know. I was one, I taught a whole bunch, and I am […]
Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments
Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments by Brenda Myles and Jack Southwick. XBM Myles 2005 This expanded edition of the bestselling AAPC classic offers both parents and professionals tried-and-true solutions to minimize and circumvent the often frightening circumstances that surround the rage cycle not only for the child with Asperger Syndrome but others in the environment […]
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Myles, Melissa Trautman, and Rhonda Schelvan. XSS Myles 2013 In the revised and expanded edition of this popular book, the authors narrow their target to issues common to adolescents and young adults. While many of the features of the original book have […]
A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member and Teacher Needs to Know
A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member and Teacher Needs to Know by Fred Volkmar and Lisa Wiesner (XAB Volkm 2009 c.2) Written by the director of the Yale Child Study Center and a pediatrician, A Practical Guide to Autism is filled with advice and answers to everyday questions about living and learning […]
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 […]
Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Children/Grades 1-6 Revised Edition & Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Adolescents/Grades 7-12
Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Children/Grades 1-6 Revised Edition (XSS Verno 2006 1-6) Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Adolescents/Grades 7-12 (XSS Verno 2006 7-12) both books by Ann Vernon. These books are essential resources for helping students learn to overcome irrational beliefs, negative feelings, and the negative consequences […]