Growing in to Autism by Sandra Thom-Jones
Category: Autism
What's it like to realise you're autistic? And how do you start to ask the world around you to accept that? From the outside looking in, Sandra Thom-Jones was living a successful life- she had a great career, a beautiful home, a caring husband, two loving sons and supportive friends. But from the inside ...Show more
What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?: 120 Illustrated Metaphor Cards, Plus Booklet with Information, Ideas and Instructions by Jude Welton
Category: Autism
Expressions that don't literally mean what they say can be confusing for many children, but can be fun when they become familiar. Metaphors are particularly challenging for children with Asperger Syndrome (AS), because they tend to be literal thinkers. These cards can enable children with Asperger Syndr ...Show more
Turn Autism Around: An Action Guide for Parents of Young Children with Early Signs of Autism by Dr Mary Lunch Barbara
Category: Autism
Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age but, because of lack of knowledge, denial and long waiting lists for evaluations and treatment, children are often not diagnosed until four or five years of age.This book is for parents of young children aged one-to-five ye ...Show more
Asperger's Syndrome: Conscious Parent's Guide by William Stillman
Category: Autism | Series: Conscious Parent's Guides
A positive, mindful plan for the whole family!If your child has been given a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting ...Show more
My Son is Not Rainman by John Williams
Category: Autism
My Son's Not Rainman is a heartfelt and uplifting account of everyday events in the life of John and his son (The Boy). The Boy is twelve years old and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. Following the success of his blog, John talks not just about the di ...Show more
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide - A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis; Tanya Masterman
Category: Autism
This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do. Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at ...Show more
The wonderful world of work: A workbook for Asperteens by Jeanette Purkis
Category: Autism
This hands-on workbook demystifies the world of work in order to help teenagers with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) feel confident in their ability to be successful at their studies and get a job. Each chapter talks the teen through a different element of employment, including the benefits ...Show more
The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum by Jeanette Purkis; Emma Goodall; Jane Nugent; Kirsty Dempster-Rivett (Foreword by); Wenn Lawson (Foreword by)
Category: Autism
Drawing on their own clinical and lived experiences of the autism spectrum, the authors of this guide provide readers who are on the autism spectrum and have a mental illness with strategies to overcome difficulties and achieve greater wellbeing. Amongst others, the book covers topics such as medication ...Show more
Reaching One Thousand: A Story of Love, Motherhood and Autism by Rachel Robertson
Category: Autism
'Deeply touching but never sentimental, this remarkable book is more than a story of one boy and his mother. It's a thoughtful meditation on the intricate workings of the human mind and heart.' TONI JORDANWhen Ben is a baby, Rachel puts his quirks down to eccentricity. He likes to count letterboxes; he ...Show more
The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide - How to Grow up Awesome and Autistic by Siena Castellon
Category: Autism
"Never be ashamed of being different: it is this difference that makes you extraordinary and unique." This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you'll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as 'Am I using appropriate ...Show more
Ready, Set, Potty!: Toilet Training for Children with Autism and Other D: evelopmental Disorders by Brenda Batts
Category: Autism
Potty training a child with developmental disorders can present a vast array of challenges, many of which are not associated with teaching a neurotypical child how to use a potty. In this book, Brenda Batts overcomes difficulties and provides tried and tested methods that really work, tailored to each i ...Show more
Is It OK to Ask Questions about Autism? by RAWLINS ABI CATHERINE FRIZZEL
Category: Autism
Discussions with school children aged 5-11 reveal that there is still a degree of uncertainty amongst students about whether it is ok to ask questions about autism. Autism can be a sensitive topic, and is often not discussed in order to avoid awkward conversations. It is very important that children are ...Show more