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The Chronic Illness Game

Isabelle Streng and A.M. Stradmeijer

The Chronic Illness Game facilitates the improvement of social skills and coping strategies in children with a chronic illness who often suffer from impaired psychological and social development.
The goal of the game is to achieve sharing and understanding of the isolation and the painful... more »

2006, Board Game: £41.66 + VAT = £49.99/ $79.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-376-9

Subjects: Education, Arts Therapies, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: challenging behaviour, child protection, child psychology, educational psychology, occupational therapy, play therapy, special education

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The Obesity Game

Isabelle Streng and A.M. Stradmeijer

`This board game is for teachers, health and mental health professionals to use with overweight six- to 16-year-olds. It aims to identify and change eating and exercise patterns by helping young people understand and talk about their feelings, and educate them about food and dieting. It also... more »

2006, Board Game: £41.66 + VAT = £49.99/ $79.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-377-6

Subjects: Education, Mental Health, Arts Therapies, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: child protection, child psychology, eating disorders, educational psychology, health care, occupational therapy, parenting, play therapy, social work, special education

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The Grief Game

Yvonne Searle and Isabelle Streng

The Grief Game is for children and adolescents who have experienced bereavement and is particularly useful for those struggling to come to terms with their loss. Intended for group work, it may also be played with individuals and can be used to facilitate intra-familial communication when... more »

1996, Board Game: £41.66 + VAT = £49.99/ $79.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-333-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: adolescence, child psychology, children, counselling, play therapy, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, trauma

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The Anti-Bullying Game

Yvonne Searle and Isabelle Streng

Designed for children and adolescents who experience difficulties with peer relationships, The Anti-Bullying Game enables both victims and bullies to understand the dynamics underlying bullying behaviour and helps them to explore more adaptive interaction styles. Exploring the mechanisms... more »

1996, Board Game: £41.66 + VAT = £49.99/ $79.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-335-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: children, counselling, mainstream education, play therapy, PSHE, psychotherapy, school phobia, SEAL, social work, special education, youthwork

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The Divorced and Separated Game

Yvonne Searle and Isabelle Streng

Developed for children and adolescents whose parents are separated or divorced, The Divorced & Separated Game is of special use for those who are finding it difficult to cope with or understand the pain and upheaval surrounding separation. The game can be played with groups of siblings,... more »

1996, Board Game: £41.66 + VAT = £49.99/ $79.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-334-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: child protection, child psychiatry, counselling, play therapy, social work, trauma

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Challenge Me! (TM)

Speech and Communication Cards

Amanda Elliott
Illustrated by David Kemp

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2009, Card Game: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-946-4, 138 x 102mm, 57pp

Subjects: Education, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, communication, disability, education, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, social skills, social work, special education, speech and language therapy

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What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?

120 Illustrated Metaphor Cards, plus Booklet with Information, Ideas and Instructions

Jude Welton
Illustrated by Jane Telford

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2009, Card Game: £18.75 + VAT = £22.50/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-924-2, 32pp

Subjects: Education, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy

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Kids Need...

Parenting Cards for Families and the People who Work With Them

Mark Hamer

'Kids Need... cards are any easy to use tool for professionals to explore children's needs and wants with carers. Using a creative approach, each card features a child's "need" such as; a room of their own, fresh fruit and vegetables, and pocket money. Participants are invited to place cards... more »

2007, Card Game: £20.83 + VAT = £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-524-4, 56pp

Subjects: Education, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, child protection, child psychology, children, counselling, emotions, families, high functioning autism, parenting, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, self esteem

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Challenge Me! TM

Mobility Activity Cards

Amanda Elliott
Illustrated by David Kemp

This set of beautifully illustrated full-colour cards, together with a detailed instruction booklet, will be a valuable tool for all professionals and parents facilitating the rehabilitation of children with neurological disorders and general developmental disabilities. The activities address... more »

2006, Card Game: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-497-1, 130 x 95mm, 48pp

Subjects: Education, Arts Therapies

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, dance and movement therapy, occupational therapy, social work, special education

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Nobody Nowhere

A music CD

Donna Williams

This music CD from is now available through Jessica Kingsley Publishers. It features poems written or co-written by Donna Williams set to music which she has composed. The poems provide a personal insight, revealing to the non-autistic how the world appears to the autistic person. They are... more »

2000, Compact Disc: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-899-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp

Subjects: Fiction & Memoirs, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, memoirs

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ISPEEK at Home

Over 1300 Visual Communication Images

Janet Dixon

The collection of 1300 picture symbols in ISPEEK at Home provides an easy-to-use and enjoyable tool for overcoming communication difficulties in children with autistic spectrum disorders.
The CD-ROM contains symbols for a wide range of situations typically encountered in the home and... more »

2006, CD-Rom: £24.99 + VAT = £29.99/ $47.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-510-7, 16pp

Subjects: Education, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, augmentative communication, autism, children, communication, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

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ISPEEK at School

Over 1300 Visual Communication Images

Janet Dixon

ISPEEK visual aids provide a simple and effective means of facilitating communication with children on the autistic spectrum. This CD-ROM is easy-to-use and contains 1300 picture symbols, designed especially for situations encountered at school. more »

2006, CD-Rom: £24.99 + VAT = £29.99/ $47.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-511-4, 16pp

Subjects: Education, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, augmentative communication, autism, children, communication, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

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Mind Reading Emotions Library

The Interactive Guide to Emotions

Simon Baron-Cohen

Mind Reading Emotions Library is for everyone who is interested in emotions. It has been designed with awareness of the needs of children and adults who want to improve their ability to recognize emotions in others. It is also an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, those involved in... more »

2004, CD-Rom: £33.33 + VAT = £40.00/ $63.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-216-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

2004, Site Licence: £149.99 + VAT = £179.99/ $269.99

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, communication, emotions, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, social skills, special education

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An Animated Introduction to Asperger Syndrome

Biomation

* Winner of the International Animation Award at the Edinburgh Mental Health and Arts Festival 2008*
Living with Asperger's Syndrome can be difficult, and explaining it to others can often seem more of a challenge than coping with AS itself. This short, simple and accessible film explains... more »

2010, DVD: £14.16 + VAT = £16.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-134-7

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adolescence, anger management, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, bullying, challenging behaviour, child psychiatry, communication, counselling, disability, emotions, expressive therapies, families, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, relationships, resilience, self esteem, sensory issues, social skills, special education, teenagers, youthwork

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Hidden Immortal Lineage Taiji Qigong

The Mother Form

Master Zhongxian Wu

Taiji Qigong is an ancient way of physical and spiritual cultivation which enables us to access the Dao, the Great Way of Nature. This ancient art and science for health maintenance and healing originated several thousand years ago in China. more »

2010, DVD: £25.00 + VAT = £30.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-040-5

Subject: Tai Chi

Keywords: chi kung, Daoism, qigong, tai chi, taiji jian, taiji quan, Taoism

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Autism and Intensive Interaction

Using Body Language to Reach Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Phoebe Caldwell

Intensive Interaction is receiving increasing acclaim as an effective way of communicating and developing emotional engagement with children with autism, and this film shows just how remarkable the results of this simple, easy-to-use approach can be. more »

2010, DVD: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-088-3, 32pp

Subjects: Disability, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: autism, cerebral palsy, challenging behaviour, communication, disability, intellectual disabilities, mental health, mental illness, occupational therapy, sensory issues, sensory stimulation, special education, speech and language therapy

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Basic Pathfinder Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome

Ron Rubio

'After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was that of a confident man... He beamed with pride as I went on and on about how differently he presented... more »

2009, DVD: £19.16 + VAT = £22.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-890-0, 60pp

Subjects: Arts Therapies, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, complementary therapies, dance and movement therapy, occupational therapy, psychotherapy

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Life & Learning with Autistic Spectrum Diffability

Wendy Lawson

A qualified counsellor, social worker and psychologist, Wendy Lawson is well-known and respected for her writing and workshops based on her own experiences as a person with autism. Wendy prefers the term 'diffability' to disorder, and her research seeks to explore what being differently abled... more »

2008, DVD: £50.00 + VAT = £60.00/ $99.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-956-3

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, creativity, educational training, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy

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Partners in Care

A Training Package for Involving Families in Dementia Care Homes

Bob Woods, John Keady, Helen Ross and Clare Wenger

Following admission to a care home, family and friends may feel uncertain as to how they now 'fit in' to their loved one's life. This training package, comprising a booklet and DVD, is designed to encourage family participation in the care home and develop a constructive partnership between... more »

2008, DVD: £29.17 + VAT = £35.00/ $58.50
ISBN: 978-1-84310-675-3, DVD - standard, 32pp

Subjects: Working with Older People, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, families, health care, older people, residential care, social care, social work

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Autism and Me

Rory Hoy

Runner up in the Nasen and TES Special Educational Needs Book Awards 2007
Only people with autism truly know what it's like to be autistic - and even then, every autistic individual is unique! This award-winning short film by Rory Hoy, an 18-year-old filmmaker with autism, provides a... more »

2007, DVD: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-546-6, 32pp

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

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Asperger Syndrome and Employment

A Personal Guide to Succeeding at Work

Nick Dubin
With Gail Hawkins

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can find it difficult to work in an environment that involves socialization with colleagues or a lack of routine. However, Asperger Syndrome and Employment shows how success in the workplace is possible with perseverance and with the right supports and... more »

2006, DVD: £20.83 + VAT = £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-849-8

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, employment, occupational therapy

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Being Bullied

Strategies and Solutions for People with Asperger's Syndrome

Nick Dubin

Bullying is a serious problem in schools and children on the autism spectrum are particularly at risk of being victimized if they display "different" behavior, such as not understanding rules, having bad handwriting or flapping their hands. more »

2006, DVD: £18.75 + VAT = £22.50/ $35.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-843-6

Subjects: Education, Parenting, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, bullying, challenging behaviour, child psychology, children, counselling, depression, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, parenting, pastoral care, school phobia, self esteem, social skills, special education

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Asperger Syndrome

A Different Mind

Simon Baron-Cohen

Narrated by Simon Baron-Cohen, this DVD presents viewers with the opportunity to both see and hear about the nature of Asperger Syndrome from children and adults themselves who have AS, as well as from their family members and school teachers. more »

2006, DVD: £20.83 + VAT = £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-471-1, DVD - standard

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy

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Asperger's Diagnostic Assessment

Tony Attwood

Presented as an informal lecture these two DVDs provide clear and succinct information on the diagnostic criteria for Asperger syndrome.
In the first of these DVDs Attwood covers speech and language characteristics, motor difficulties, cognitive challenges and special interests. Also... more »

2005, DVD: £76.55 + VAT = £91.86
ISBN: 9781932565171, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy

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Asperger's Syndrome DVD

Tony Attwood

In this new DVD, Tony Attwood goes into depth on three important issues; Anger management, teaching teachers, and teenage issues. Readers of his book will be aware of his thoughtful and down-to-earth approach and this DVD presents groundbreaking new approaches to significant challenges. more »

2003, DVD: £63.83 + VAT = £76.60
ISBN: 9781885477965, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adolescence, anger management, Asperger syndrome, children, educational psychology, educational training, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, social skills, special education

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Mind Reading

The Interactive Guide to Emotions - Version 1.3

Simon Baron-Cohen

Mind Reading is a unique reference work covering the entire spectrum of human emotions. It is available as a DVD-ROM and also as a set of CD-ROMs running on either a Windows or an Apple Macintosh computer. Using the software you can explore over 400 emotions, seeing and hearing each one... more »

2007, Site Licence: £229.99 + VAT = £275.99/ $374.99

2007, DVD-Rom: £70.83 + VAT = £85.00/ $136.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-559-6

2007, CD-Rom: £70.83 + VAT = £85.00/ $136.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-560-2

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, emotions, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, social skills, special education

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The Group as Poetic Play-Ground

From Metaphor to Metamorphosis: The 1990 S H Foulkes Annual Lecture

Murray Cox

This lecture explores some aspects of creativity, metaphor and language which are common to the worlds of group analysis and poetry/drama. Both depend upon poiesis the calling into existence of that which was not there before and responsive enactment.
One of the aims of psychotherapy is... more »

1995, Tape: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-203-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

Keywords: psychoanalysis, psychotherapy

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Dancing on Blood

Arthur Robbins

Arthur Robbins, a pioneer in art therapy, demonstrates how aesthetic communication transforms psychodynamic treatment. In brief focused art therapy, the patient lives out her life theme: follow your spirit by living on the edge. Her mother, a Holocaust survivor, holds on to her daughter with a... more »

2001, Video: £29.17 + VAT = £35.00/ $55.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-702-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: art therapy, counselling

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Asperger's Syndrome - Crossing the Bridge

Tony Attwood and Liane Holliday Willey

One of the world's leading authorities on Asperger's Syndrome, Dr. Tony Attwood, interviews Dr. Liane Holliday Willey as they discuss her life-time experiences, struggles, and triumphs over this syndrome. more »

2000, Video: £29.17 + VAT = £35.00
ISBN: 978-1-85302-988-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, memoirs, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy

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Social Language Groups

Sally Bligh

Speech and Language Pathologist, Sally Bligh, describes the role of the SLP in working with children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. As the director of the Bligh Speech Therapy Center and as an SLP for over 20 years, Sally has developed successful techniques and strategies for working with... more »

2000, Video: £22.92 + VAT = £27.50/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-989-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, social skills, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

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Asperger's Syndrome

Diagnosis and Support

Tony Attwood

All those who know Tony Attwood's work, and his highly acclaimed book, Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals will be aware of his extensive knowledge of the subject and his down-to-earth and positive approach. In this video he explains and discusses the diagnosis of... more »

1999, Video: £55.83 + VAT = £67.00
ISBN: 978-1-85302-787-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy