Through brief vignettes and whimsical black-and-white cartoon drawings, This Is Asperger Syndrome introduces siblings, peers and other children to the everyday challenges faced by children with Asperger Syndrome at home or at school. Written for children ages 6-12, the book may be read independently by older children and serves as an excellent springboard for further discussion led by parents and teachers. A special section, Notes on Asperger Syndrome, at the end of the book summarizes the major characteristics of Asperger Syndrome.

This Is Asperger Syndrome

Children's Books

Myles, Brenda Smith

Ganon, Elisa

Activities, Crafts & Games

AAPC Inc.

Written for professionals and parents alike, Asperger Syndrome and Rage: Practical Solutions for a Difficult Moment offers practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome and their families. With a major emphasis on tantrums and other behavioral outbursts, the book offers strategies that promote social skills development, including self-awreness, self-calming and self-management thereby promoting effective lifelong practices. Solutions for parents include organization and support, the importance of daily routines, signs to watch for and more. This clear and concise discussion of the rage cycle and what can be done to stop it from escalating offers helpful suggestions designed to help children and youth function more successfully both at home and at school.

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions to Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Southwick, Jack

Mental Health

Making Sense of Art offers visual activities developed for children with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. The activities are designed to stimulate the child s senses through manipulation and exploration, arouse curiosity and creativity, and develop a sense of mastery.

Making Sense of Art: Sensory-Based Art Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Sandra R. Davalos

Exercise & Fitness

The importance of visual supports is undeniable. Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community Strategies for Individuals With Autism and Asperger Syndrome contains step-by-step directions and accompanying pictures to help families and individuals with ASD create visual supports that work across many settings. Visual supports give children more control over their environment, resulting in less frustration and demonstration of problem behaviors. Make the world visual for visual learners!

Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Strategies for Individuals With Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Education & Teaching

Savner, Jennifer L.

Hyles, Brenda Smith

Schools & Teaching

The motivational power of special interests has long been established. This step-by-step book shows parents and educators how to help change an unwanted or inappropriate behavior by capitalizing on the special interests that characterize children and youth with Asperger Syndrome. The approach is simple, making it easy for parents and educators to use and easy for children to learn desired behaviors. A brief, motivational text related to the child s special interest or a highly admired person is combined with an illustration, which is then made into a bookmark or business card- sized Power Card that the child can refer to whenever needed. For younger children, the special interest or hero is incorporated into a short story.

Power Cards: Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth With Asperger Syndrome and Autism

Gagnon, Elisa

Psychology & Counseling

Based on research, her experiences as a counselor specializing in this area, as well as her personal relationship experiences, the author explores the relationships of adults with Asperger Syndrome. By using quotations and real-life examples to illustrate her points, she achieves a balance of factual information and compassionate understanding. Practical, everyday topics include living and coping with AS, anger and AS, getting the message across, sex and AS, parenting, staying together and AS cannot be blamed for everything.

The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to an Intimate Relationship With a Partner Who Has Asperger Syndrome

Aston, Maxine C.

Diseases & Physical Ailments

This reader-friendly booklet is a valuable go-to resource for young people with Asperger Syndrome. Written by Martin Ives from the National Autistic Society helpline, it provides a brief introduction to the most common areas of difficulty for young people with AS, then gives an extensive list of practical tips to help deal with these common problems that young people will face. The guide ends with a list of answers to frequently asked questions by young people.

What is Asperger Syndrome, and How Will it Affect Me? A Guide for Young People

Parenting & Relationships

Ives, Martine

Disabilities & Hyperactivity

Many brothers and sisters of young people have a hard time understanding what autism is and why their siblings with autism spectrum disorder do what they do. This book gives answers to the many questions brothers and sisters have about their siblings. In addition to explaining in basic terms the characteristics of autism, this book is full of helpful suggestions for making family life more fun and comfortable for everyone. The many illustrations make this a warm and accessible book for young people.

Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism

Bleach, Fiona

Outlines the nature of the difficulties underlying AS. This title explains how they may give rise to problems in school and provides practical management suggestions. Focusing on 'making sense' of the difficulties encountered by persons with AS, it discusses common behaviors under the categories of 'making sense of it' and 'things to try'.

Asperger Syndrome-Practical Strategies for the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide

Leicester City Council

This book is an invaluable resource for parents and educators who live and work with young children, ages 3 to 7, with an autism spectrum disorder. Accompanied by effective and engaging drawings to accommodate visual learning, this guide includes key information and a range of helpful strategies. Readers who have little knowledge about ASD and experienced caregivers and educators alike can benefit from the strategies presented in this book, as it offers a wide range of tested methods to help young people on the spectrum develop and learn.

Teaching Young Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorders to Learn

Hannah, Liz

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