Asperkids

An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding, and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome

Jennifer Cook O'Toole

As a parent, a teacher and an Aspie herself, Jennifer Cook O'Toole provides a unique insider's look into Asperger Syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think and exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she thinks like the children that she teaches. more »

June 2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-902-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, bullying, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, communication, creativity, depression, education, educational psychology, emotions, families, gifted and talented, giftedness, high functioning autism, homeschooling, mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, parenting, play, sensory issues, social skills, special education, transitions

Can I tell you about Epilepsy?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Kate Lambert
Illustrated by Scott Hellier

Meet Ellie - a young girl with epilepsy. Ellie invites readers to learn about epilepsy from her perspective. She introduces us to some friends who help present the varying forms of epilepsy. Ellie and her friends help children to understand the obstacles that they face by telling them what it feels like to have epilepsy, how it affects them physically and emotionally, how epilepsy can be... more »

June 2012, Paperback: £7.99/ $13.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-309-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 48pp

Keywords: child development, child psychology, children, disability, education, epilepsy, health care, parenting, seizures

Getting into the Game

Sports Programs for Kids with Autism

Veronica Smith and Stephanie Y Patterson

Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation. more »

June 2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-249-8, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 256pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, child psychology, children, dyspraxia, education, families, life skills, movement, occupational therapy, parenting, play, social skills, special education, youthwork

A Friend’s and Relative’s Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism

How Can I Help?

Ann Palmer

When a child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), what the family really need, and often lack, is positive reassurance and understanding from those closest to them. This book is packed with advice on how extended family members and friends can provide the necessary support. more »

May 2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-877-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, children, communication, counselling, emotions, families, grief, high functioning autism, mental health, parenting, relationships, resilience

Life Story Therapy with Traumatized Children

A Model for Practice

Richard Rose

Life Story Therapy is an approach designed to enable children to explore, question and understand the past events of their lives. It aims to secure their future through strengthening attachment with their carers and providing the opportunity to develop a healthy sense of self and a feeling of wellbeing. more »

May 2012, Paperback: £18.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-272-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp

Keywords: adoption, attachment, child development, child psychology, counselling, creative therapies, fostering, looked after children, psychotherapy, resilience, sexual abuse, social care, social work, storymaking, trauma

Teaching Your Child with Love and Skill

A Guide for Parents and Other Educators of Children with Autism, including Moderate to Severe Autism

Joyce Show

Parents of children with autism can often feel out of their depth when it comes to nurturing their child's learning and development. This book helps parents to make sense of the baffling array of educational interventions available, showing how to adapt different strategies to meet the specific needs of their child, including those with moderate to severe autism. more »

May 2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-876-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 416pp

Keywords: applied behaviour analysis, autism, carers, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, children, disability, education, families, high functioning autism, homeschooling, intellectual disabilities, parenting, play, sensory issues, social skills, special education

The Asperger Children's Toolkit

Francis Musgrave

Growing up with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can throw up all sorts of challenges, but never fear, The Brain Guru, The Sensory Detective and The Social Scientist are here to help!
These likeable characters guide children with AS through some of the trickiest, stickiest conundrums known to humankind: from anxiety and negative thinking, to sensory overload, emotions, friendship and trust and... more »

April 2012, Hardback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-293-1, 216mm x 279.4mm / 8.5in x 11in, 72pp

Keywords: anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, carers, child development, child psychology, children, high functioning autism, life skills, parenting, sensory issues, social skills

Helping Students Take Control of Everyday Executive Functions

The Attention Fix

Paula Moraine

This book presents an innovative model for supporting executive function in students with attention, memory, organization, planning, inhibition, initiative, and flexibility difficulties, including those with ADHD, ADD, autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. more »

April 2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-884-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, children, dyslexia, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, parenting, pervasive developmental disorder, special education

Make-Believe Play and Story-Based Drama in Early Childhood

Let's Pretend!

Carol Woodard
With Carri Milch
Illustrated by Sue Mair

Encouraging imaginative play in the classroom is an effective way to teach young children how to think creatively and interact socially - vital parts of their cognitive, social, and emotional development. more »

April 2012, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-899-5, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 192pp

Keywords: child development, child psychology, children, counselling, creative therapies, creativity, dramatherapy, early intervention, education, educational psychology, expressive therapies, folklore and myth, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, messy play, movement, play, play therapy, special education, storymaking, theatre, yoga

Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts

Eileen Riley-Hall

Parents of girls on the autism spectrum often wish their daughters were celebrated for their talents, rather than discouraged for their differences. They recognise that their children's unique natures may make them distinctive in some ways, but resent labels such as 'disabled' and 'disorder' being applied to their daughters. more »

April 2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-893-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp

Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, carers, child development, children, education, families, high functioning autism, parenting, pastoral care, special education, teenagers

Understanding Cerebral Palsy

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Marion Stanton

An invaluable starting point for anyone encountering cerebral palsy for the first time, this book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptoms, as well as vital advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support available. Practical tips on everyday considerations such as communication, diet and education will help parents achieve the best quality of... more »

April 2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-060-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp

Keywords: adolescence, augmentative communication, cerebral palsy, child development, children, communication, complementary therapies, constipation, diet, disability, early intervention, families, health care, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, mainstream education, messy play, occupational therapy, parenting, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, supported living

Creating Loving Attachments

Parenting with PACE to Nurture Confidence and Security in the Troubled Child

Kim S. Golding and Daniel A. Hughes

All children need love, but for troubled children, a loving home is not always enough. Children who have experienced trauma need to be parented in a special way that helps them feel safe and secure, builds attachments and allows them to heal. more »

March 2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-227-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: adolescence, adoption, attachment, child development, child psychology, children, families, fostering, looked after children, parenting, residential care, resilience, self esteem, social care, social work, teenagers, trauma

Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through Everyday Transitions

Small Changes - Big Challenges

John Smith, Jane Donlan and Bob Smith

Facing any type of change can cause confusion and anxiety for individuals with autism spectrum conditions. This book looks at the small transitions in everyday life that can be a big deal for a child with autism and offers simple and effective strategies to make change less of a daily challenge. more »

March 2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-275-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 192pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, carers, child development, children, education, families, high functioning autism, parenting, pastoral care, special education

Teaching Theory of Mind

A Curriculum for Children with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Related Social Challenges

Kirstina Ordetx

This book provides teachers and other education professionals with a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow curriculum for teaching children with high functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome, and related social challenges to relate to and interact with others successfully by developing fundamental Theory of Mind skills. more »

March 2012, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-897-1, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 112pp

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, child psychology, children, communication, education, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, social skills, special education

Toddler Adoption

The Weaver's Craft

Mary Hopkins-Best

Toddler Adoption looks at the unique joys and challenges of adopting and parenting a toddler.
When a child aged is adopted between the ages of 12 to 36 months, they often show signs of cognitive and emotional immaturity, which can cause behavioral and relational issues. This book offers support and practical tools to help parents prepare for and support the toddler's transition between... more »

March 2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-894-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp

Keywords: adoption, attachment, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, children, counselling, families, fostering, grief, parenting, resilience, social work, transitions, trauma

Page: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | next >