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Working with Young Men offers a wealth of positive group activities to engage, motivate and meet the needs of young men.
Designed to help them improve their self-esteem, raise confidence and develop leadership skills, this book is full of fun and imaginative games and activities that explore issues such as anger, peer pressure, risk-taking and emotional health and well-being.... more »
April 2010, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-101-9, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 176pp
Keywords: adolescence, alcohol, anger management, anorexia, anxiety, attachment, bulimia, bullying, challenging behaviour, children, communication, creativity, diet, drugs, eating disorders, education, emotions, families, health care, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, mental health, offenders, pastoral care, personal hygiene, probation, PSHE, relationships, resilience, SEAL, self esteem, self harm, sex education, sexuality, social care, social skills, social stories, social work, special education, substance abuse, teenagers, transitions, trauma, violence, youthwork
Packed with fun sessions and practical group activities, Work with Young Women presents a multitude of opportunities for young women to build self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness.
From art activities to life story work, the author offers ideas for a wide range of projects, games, discussions, drama and role-play to engage and motivate. Issues covered include body image, positive... more »
March 2010, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-095-1, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 176pp
Keywords: adolescence, alcohol, anger management, anorexia, anxiety, attachment, bulimia, challenging behaviour, children, communication, creativity, diet, drugs, eating disorders, education, emotions, families, health care, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, mental health, offenders, pastoral care, personal hygiene, probation, PSHE, relationships, resilience, SEAL, self esteem, self harm, sex education, sexuality, social care, social skills, social stories, social work, special education, teenagers, transitions, trauma, violence, youthwork
Parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, but for many years the science behind the connection was evasive. Today, we see a growing body of research to back up parental-reported evidence that certain foods and other environmental sources can affect the developing brains of some children, and trigger adverse behavioural episodes. more »
2009, Paperback: £8.99/ $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-983-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 96pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, constipation, diet, families, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, special education
Gluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum. Written by a registered dietitian and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free casein-free diet, this practical guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to daily meal plans, recipes and handy... more »
2009, Paperback: £13.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-909-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, diet
"Ms. Kirk's book is clear, concise and informative. She takes rather complicated topics and translates them into easy-to-understand concepts. I highly recommended this book for parents and professionals who want to learn the basics about biomedical interventions."
-Steve Edelson, PhD, Director of the Autism Research Institute more »
2008, Hardback: £17.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-894-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 432pp
May 2010, Paperback: £14.99/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-824-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 432pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, diet, health care, memoirs, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues, special education, speech and language therapy
'Often overlooked by professionals, dietary interventions in autistic spectrum disorders can be very helpful and more importantly, are something that parents and carers can actually do to help the children. However, many different diets have been suggested and parents/carers can waste time and money trying the wrong diet for their particular child. Dr Aitken's book gives much-needed... more »
2008, Hardback: £16.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-939-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, diet, families, high functioning autism, parenting, social work
Just Take a Bite is a much-needed guide to overcoming food aversions and eating challenges, particularly common among children on the autism spectrum. Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson discuss how to implement a comprehensive treatment plan to maintain a balanced diet through coaxing and encouraging problem-eaters to try new foods. They emphasise 'just taking a bite' -... more »
2004, Paperback: £15.95
ISBN: 9781932565126, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 240pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, diet, families, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, parenting
Allergy Busters is a practical guide to help children struggling with allergy problems. It follows the experiences of Karston, who, in addition to autism-related problems, suffers from food and environmental allergies. He relates the struggles, frustrations, and disap-pointments in battling allergies, before coming up with a solution - the four Allergy Buster Keys. These effective... more »
2004, Paperback: £9.99/ $17.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-782-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 48pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, diet, fiction, memoirs, occupational therapy
Winner of the NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children's Book Award 2003
Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are... more »
2002, Paperback: £12.95/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-098-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adolescence, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, bullying, diet, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, memoirs, occupational therapy, parenting, self esteem, sensory issues, social skills, special education, speech and language therapy
Containing over 400 gluten and dairy free recipes, the book will be invaluable to all those whose diet is restricted due to food intolerances. An increasing number of people on the autism spectrum are turning to the gluten and casein free diet and finding that many of the more troublesome symptoms are significantly alleviated. Coeliacs, and those with lactose and other intolerances will also... more »
2002, Paperback: £25.00/ $49.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-067-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 416pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, diet, health care, parenting
Finding out that your child has Asperger Syndrome can be devastating enough, but when you discover that he or she won't eat 99.9 per cent of all food and drink in the known universe, the fun really starts. This was the situation the author found herself in a decade ago when her son first took a dislike to milk, and then to virtually every other substance she attempted to feed him. Her... more »
2002, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-974-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, constipation, diet, high functioning autism, parenting, sensory issues
'Why am I so excited about Luke's book? Well, by the time you have got to the end of the first page, you will be able to answer that question for yourself. Luke is incredibly articulate, charming, funny and disarmingly frank about his life and the effects of the diet. So this book is a completely absorbing and wonderful read. more »
2001, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-055-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, children, diet, parenting
People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) and casein (a protein found in animal's milk). There are many testaments to the benefits for such people of a diet that excludes gluten, casein, monosodium glutamate and aspartame, and these persuaded Marilyn Le Breton to put her autistic son Jack on the diet. more »
2001, Paperback: £13.95/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-935-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 232pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, children, diet, parenting
Lisa Lewis explains, in this easy-to-read and accessible book, how and why to implement a dietary intervention strategy for helping children and adults with autism. Drawing upon her own success with removing gluten and casein from her son's diet, she answers the many questions parents and professionals might have about choosing a dietary intervention. Why choose a special diet? Are there... more »
1999, Paperback: £22.00
ISBN: 9781885477446, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 252pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, diet, families, parenting
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