David's Secret Soccer Goals

Caroline Levine

David's Secret Soccer Goals is a warm and sensitive look inside the mind of a boy with bed wetting problems. It delicately highlights the fears and worries that a child in this position can go through, whilst also giving practical advice on how to deal positively with the situation. more »

2004, Paperback: £8.99/ $13.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-772-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 40pp

Keywords: bullying, child psychology, children, encopresis, fiction, self esteem, social skills, special education

Mind Reading Emotions Library

The Interactive Guide to Emotions

Simon Baron-Cohen

Mind Reading Emotions Library 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 social skills training, people on the autistic spectrum and people working in the dramatic arts. more »

2004, CD-Rom: £34.33 + VAT = £41.20/ $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

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

Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Communication Problems

There is always a reason

Melanie Cross

Cross considers why behavioural and communication difficulties often occur together. Identifying the common causes of these problems and the reasons why they often go undetected, she provides guidelines for assessing communication skills and the complexities of identifying communication problems in children, including children in public care. more »

2004, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-135-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp

Keywords: challenging behaviour, children, communication, educational psychology, emotions, social skills, social work, special education, speech and language therapy

Asperger Syndrome, Adolescence, and Identity

Looking Beyond the Label

Harvey Molloy and Latika Vasil

This book is based on extensive interviews with adolescents diagnosed with AS. It includes six life stories, which present an authentic and fascinating look at the lives of the teenagers and how AS has shaped their growing identities. The stories provide the basis for a discussion of common themes and issues facing teenagers with AS. more »

2004, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-126-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, parenting, psychology, social skills, special education

Stepping Out

Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child with Special Needs

Sarah Newman

Stepping Out provides parents and carers with practical advice, and fun games and activities to improve a child's skills in the six areas of development: cognitive; physical; sensory; language; social and emotional. The book also outlines the stages of child development so parents can place their child's progress in context. more »

2003, Paperback: £16.99/ $28.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-110-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 368pp

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, Down's syndrome, dyspraxia, emotions, families, high functioning autism, hyperlexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, parenting, play, play therapy, social skills

Social Skills Training

For Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communication Problems

Jed E Baker

Whether it's learning how long one can look at somebody; how to say no to peer pressure; or dealing with sensitive topic - it's all here. In this comprehensive and user-friendly book, the author translates years of experience working with students with Asperger Syndrome and social-communication difficulties. more »

2003, Paperback: £24.95
ISBN: 9781931282208, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

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

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

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

Asparagus Dreams

Jessica Peers

Expelled from mainstream education and vaguely aware she has something called 'Asparagus' Syndrome, 12-year-old Jessica is sent away to a residential school for young people with autism. Recalling her school years with humour and insight, Jessica's account will open the eyes of readers to the difficulties, and the rewards, of this condition. more »

2003, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-164-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, inclusive classroom, memoirs, social skills, special education

Build Your Own Life

A Self-Help Guide For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome

Wendy Lawson

Lawson guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one with humour, insight and practical suggestions. Exploring what it is like to be an adult in an alien world, she talks about how we relate to the people in our lives. more »

2003, Paperback: £14.99/ $25.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-114-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, employment, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychology, sensory issues, social skills, speech and language therapy

Children's Unspoken Language

Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon

The author, a developmental psychologist and mother, demonstrates how a young child's developing personality and intelligence is revealed through non-verbal communication. She shows how parents and other adults have the potential to facilitate a child's social and intellectual growth through acknowledging and responding to this unspoken language. more »

2003, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-120-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: child development, child protection, child psychology, children, education, psychology, social care, social skills, social work

Giggle Time - Establishing the Social Connection

A Program to Develop the Communication Skills of Children with Autism

Susan Aud Sonders

Giggle Time is a program for parents, teachers and other professionals to help develop the non-verbal, verbal and social reciprocity skills of children with autism. It describes in accessible detail how to communicate with children with autism and gives clear instructions on "how to" techniques for developing language skills. more »

2002, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-716-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, early intervention, social skills, special education, speech and language therapy

Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome

A User Guide to Adolescence

Luke Jackson

Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, Luke Jackson wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating and relationships, and morality. more »

2002, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
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

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom

A Guide for Teachers and Parents

Rebecca A. Moyes

How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a child's social skills? What do they do about problem behaviors? This book provides explanations for these behaviours, and practical help for both teachers and parents to address them. Teachers learn how to create environmental supports and to incorporate specific teaching strategies. more »

2002, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-719-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, social skills, special education

The People in a Girl's Life

How to Find Them, Better Understand Them and Keep Them

Martha Kate Downey and Kate Noelle Downey

Presented as a series of letters between daughter and mother, the authors openly discuss the problems that occur when young women struggle to gain the skills and understanding necessary to live happily with the people in their lives. This book provides an insight into problems that many adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities face today. more »

2002, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-707-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp

Keywords: ADHD, adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, communication, Down's syndrome, families, nonverbal learning disabilities, parenting, pervasive developmental disorder, relationships, social skills

Art Therapy and AD/HD

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

Diane Stein Safran

In the first part of her book, the author explores ways of using art therapy and of setting up art therapy groups. The later chapters offer therapists more detailed guidance on therapy sessions with clients with AD/HD. Her advice and practical suggestions will be useful to anyone with an interest in AD/HD. more »

2002, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-709-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: ADHD, art therapy, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, self esteem, social skills, special education

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