Autism Children
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I Have a Question about Death
A Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other Special Needs
Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky
"What does it mean when someone dies?" "Why did someone I love have to die?" This book asks questions like these that a child might have about death before offering answers. It uses straightforward text and clear illustrations to explain what death means specifically to children with ASD and other Special Needs aged 5-11. Learn More2017, Hardback, 8.58in x 8.39in / 218mm x 213mm, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859275082017, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-545-5 -
Beating Anxiety
What Young People on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know
Davida Hartman, illustrated by Kate Brangan
With beautiful illustrations, this practical guide clearly explains why young people on the spectrum feel anxious, before giving real-world advice on how to deal with and beat anxiety. It offers numerous strategies for overcoming anxiety and comes in a style designed specifically for young people with ASD. Learn More2017, 112pp -
All Birds Have Anxiety
Kathy Hoopmann
All Birds Have Anxiety explores the symptoms of anxiety disorder and their impact on day-to-day life through colourful images of life as a bird. Its humorous yet gentle approach recognises the stress that anxiety can cause, helping people to better understand how it feels to have anxiety. Learn More2017, Hardback, 8.58in x 8.43in / 218mm x 214mm, 72pp, $15.95ISBN: 97817859218272017, Ebook, PDF, 72pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-454-0 -
M in the Middle
Secret Crushes, Mega-Colossal Anxiety and the People’s Republic of Autism
The Students of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin
From the authors of M is for Autism, this YA novel follows M after her autism diagnosis. Faced with an exciting crush, a pushy friend and an unhelpful Headteacher, how long until the beast of anxiety pounces again? Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 7.87in x 6.73in / 200mm x 171mm, 352pp, $16.95ISBN: 97817859203492016, Ebook, ePUB, 352pp, $16.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-286-7 -
Something Different About Dad
How to Live with Your Amazing Asperger Parent
Kirsti Evans and John Swogger, illustrated by John Swogger
Sophie and Daniel's Dad is different. Join them as they learn the reasons behind his difficulty with communication, flexible thinking, sensory and motor skills and anxiety, and find ways to make family life easier for everyone. This warm and honest comic is perfect for any family with a parent on the autism spectrum. Learn More2016, 152pp -
Help! I've Got an Alarm Bell Going Off in My Head!
How Panic, Anxiety and Stress Affect Your Body
K.L. Aspden, Foreword by Babette Rothschild, illustrated by Zita Ra
An illustrated book for children aged 9-11 that explores the science behind our bodies' fight, flight or freeze reactions. With activities to help manage anxiety and keep the nervous system healthy, the book is an incomparable resource for anyone supporting children who are easily angered or anxious including parents, carers and teachers. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.14in / 229mm x 156mm, 48pp, $12.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-704-22015, Ebook, ePUB, 48pp, $12.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-227-0 -
Can I tell you about Sensory Processing Difficulties?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Sue Allen, illustrated by Mike Medaglia
Harry explains what happens when the sensory information that we all process throughout the day does not transmit smoothly and leads to challenges in learning, movement or behaviour. He talks about how he can be helped at home and at school and the different types of sensory processing challenges that other children can face. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.14in / 229mm x 156mm, 56pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-640-32015, Ebook, ePUB, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-137-2 -
M is for Autism
The Students of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin
Written by the students of Limpsfield Grange School for girls with autism, M is for Autism is a truly authentic coming-of-age novel that shows what it's really like to grow up feeling a bit different. Why is being normal so easy for everyone else? Will finally getting a label help M to make sense of it all? What does normal even mean anyway? Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.78in x 6.54in / 223mm x 166mm, 96pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-684-72015, Ebook, ePUB, 96pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-198-3 -
Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie, illustrated by Jonathon Powell
In this illustrated guide Issy invites readers to learn about PDA, a part of the autism spectrum, from her perspective, helping them to understand how it causes her to find simple, everyday demands very stressful. Issy tells readers (aged 7 upwards) about all the ways she can be helped and supported by those around her. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.30in / 228mm x 160mm, 56pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-513-02015, Ebook, ePUB, 56pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-929-6 -
A Different Kettle of Fish
A Day in the Life of a Physics Student with Autism
Michael Barton, illustrated by Michael Barton
On a journey from the comfort of his familiar surroundings into the hectic environment of London, Michael Barton observes the world around him from the rational perspective of someone on the autism spectrum, complete with quirky illustrations and humorous anecdotes about contradictory signage, hidden meanings and nonsensical figures of speech. Learn More2014, Hardback, 8.62in x 6.50in / 219mm x 165mm, 80pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-532-12014, Ebook, ePUB, 80pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-956-2