The Asperger Children's Toolkit

Author: Francis Musgrave
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857006169
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 74

Book Description
Growing up with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can throw up all sorts of challenges, but never fear, The Brain Guru, The Sensory Detective and The Social Scientist are here to help! These likeable characters guide children with AS through some of the trickiest, stickiest conundrums known to humankind: from anxiety and negative thinking, to sensory overload, emotions, friendship and trust and social situations. By working through the activities and using the cut-out-and-keep tools with a parent, carer or teacher, children with AS will learn how to build upon their strengths and develop techniques for coping with areas of difficulty - as well as how to handle setbacks and celebrate successes along the way! The important topic of staying safe in the digital world is also covered, providing children with the knowledge and know-how they need to use the internet, social networking and text messaging safely. Original and highly interactive, with attractive colour illustrations throughout, this is an essential toolkit for every family with a child with AS.

The Asperger Teen's Toolkit

Author: Francis Musgrave
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
Dealing with the everyday realities facing teens with Asperger Syndrome, this book presents a toolkit of tried-and-trusted ideas to help them work through difficulties and find the solutions that work best for them. This book covers everything they need to know to thrive in their adolescent years, including how to hack your own internal alarm system to overcome anxiety and other difficult emotions. It also arms teenagers with everything they need to navigate sexuality and relationships, develop a healthy self-image, deal with bullies, be smart with money and stay savvy online... In short, no issue is left unexplored. Fun and informative, this is a must-read for teens with high-functioning autism, and for those who want to understand what adolescence is like on the spectrum.

The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents)

Author: Elizabeth Verdick
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
ISBN: 1631986007
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Help autistic kids understand their unique gifts and needs and learn strategies for daily living in a neurotypical world. This positive, straightforward reference book offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Freshly updated, the content reflects changes in the understanding of ASD since the book was first released, including clarification that Asperger's syndrome is no longer a specific diagnosis and what this means for readers. The book also features new stories of young people with autism and an added chapter, "Tech Talk." Some children with ASD are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others want to be social. Some get “stuck” on things, have intense interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing (“stims”). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions (“What is ASD?” “Why me?”) and provides strategies for communicating, staying safe and smart online, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, and resources. Sections for parents offer additional information. Survival Guides for Kids Helping Kids Help Themselves® Straightforward, friendly, and loaded with practical advice, the Free Spirit Survival Guides for Kids give kids the tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. With plenty of realistic examples and bright illustrations, they are accessible, encouraging, kid-friendly, and even life-changing.

Rules and Tools for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders

Author: Judith Coucouvanis
Publisher: Future Horizons
ISBN: 9781937473853
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Rules and Tools for Parenting Children With Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders provides the tools needed to develop a behavior development and intervention plan for those children who are on the autism spectrum. It guides parents' journey toward understanding their child and solving problems related to their behavior. With the 119 rules and tools presented in this publication, parents are sure to learn. Using checklists, forms, and other practical tools, parents are able to track their child's progress. After reading Rules and Tools for Parenting Children With Autism and Related Disorders parents can expect successful behavior changes in their child.

Doing Therapy with Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome

Author: Richard Bromfield
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470609168
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Praise for Doing Therapy with Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome "Providing an explanation of Asperger's based on a review of scientific research, Richard Bromfield describes how the characteristics of the syndrome affect the person's thoughts and experiences throughout childhood. Psychotherapy based on the practices described in this book will change the destiny of children and adults with Asperger Syndrome to one of greater connectivity to themselves and others. This should become the primary text for pshchotherapists working with children and adolescents with Asperger's." —Tony Attwood, PhD, author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome "Dr. Blomfield generously shares his wisdom and experience in this very accessible, honest, and often moving book. Any clinician who reads it in its entirely—or even selects a chapter or two at random—will no doubt discover new paths to take their most complex and challenging clients and gain a greater appreciation for those with Asperger Syndrome. Bromfield gives us all a window into a world that is hard to describe, impossible to imagine, but needs and deserves to be understood." —Naomi Angoff Chedd, LMHC, Autism Specialist and coauthor of Replays Cutting-edge guidance for effective treatment of children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome Diagnoses of Asperger Syndrome in children and adolescents are on the rise, and while some clinicians have training and experience in this area, most do not. Using vivid case material, Doing Therapy with Children and Adolescent with Asperger Syndrome offers clinicians the guidance they need to treat the young people they endeavor to help.

Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child with Asperger's (ASD)

Author: Cornelia Pelzer Elwood
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784502073
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Equipping you with the knowledge and tools to become an effective case manager for your child, this book provides straightforward, practical instructions to create a comprehensive guide to your child's unique ASD profile. The individualized guide will: - Provide information about your child's unique profile for anyone who needs it - Serve as a toolbox and teaching template for your child's teachers and support team, with effective strategies to use with him or her - Be an instruction booklet for your child, helping him or her to thrive at home, school and in the community - Act as a case management road map to help you support your child and collaborate with teachers and service providers. The book includes checklists and worksheets, which can also be accessed online, so that you can easily create a personalized guide for your child with autism aged 5-14.

Connecting and Communicating with Your Autistic Child

Author: Tessa Morton
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1787755517
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
This book teaches drama and immersive theatre-based activities for parents and professionals working with children and young people on the autism spectrum. The exercises follow the author's simple, person-centred '3C pathway' of connecting, calming and communicating, and enable parents to gain an understanding of the challenges an autistic child may face by 'walking in their shoes', while empowering children to become more self-aware and express themselves in healthy ways. The activities included in the book are tried-and-tested, accessible and easy to implement, such as breathing exercises, mirroring movements, and treasure hunts. Using these activities, parents and professionals can gain insight into the sensory and social challenges experienced by those on the spectrum and can work to build a positive and trusting relationship, offering a secure base for children's emotional development.

Arnie and His School Tools

Author: Jennifer Veenendall
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
ISBN: 9781934575154
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
Illustrated children's book about an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he is given the tools to accommodate his sensory needs.

Toolbox for Kids with Autism

Author: Brandon M McCabe
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Help children with autism develop skills for daily living in a neurotypical setting and get an understanding of their special talents and requirements.This enjoyable, understandable reference book offers children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their very own comprehensive resource for understanding their condition and learning how to deal with the challenges they face every day. The content has recently undergone revisions to reflect advancements in our understanding of ASD since the book's first publication, including the confirmation that Asperger's syndrome is no longer a precise diagnosis and the implications for readers. The book now includes updated chapters on "Tech Talk" and new stories of children with autism. While some ASD kids excel academically, others have scholastic difficulties. While some choose to be social, others are more reclusive. Some people get "stuck" on certain things, exhibit intense interests, or engage in repetitive motor behaviors like flapping or pacing. All of these topics are covered in the Kids with Autism Toolbox with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with an emphasis on assisting kids in developing new levels of self-understanding and self-acceptance. What is ASD? and other issues are addressed in this book, which is designed to be read with a parent. It also offers advice on how to communicate, be safe and smart online, make and keep friends, and do well in school. Body and brain basics include a strong emphasis on symptom management, physical activity, nutrition, hygiene, rest, and sleep. The focus is on assisting kids in controlling strong emotions and actions and enlisting the support of their family and team of caregivers when needed. The book includes accounts from real children as well as information boxes, resources, and helpful checklists. More information is provided in sections for parents. toolkit for kids with autism The Free Spirit Survival Guides for Children are simple, enjoyable, and full of helpful information that gives youngsters the skills they need to not just survive but thrive. They are engaging, motivating, family-friendly, and even life-changing since they include a ton of real-world examples and eye-catching imagery.

The Social Play Record

Author: Chris White
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1846425174
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Social play is about relating to others, playing and making friends - all of which are key elements for social inclusion, adjustment and well-being. The Social Play Record is a practical resource for assessing and developing social play in children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) or difficulties with social interaction. This toolkit is designed to be used collaboratively with children, parents, carers and practitioners. It is suitable for assessing children of all learning abilities and stages of development, from early infancy to adolescence, and includes photocopiable assessment and intervention materials. The toolkit is divided into user-friendly sections, including: * a guidance section, which also gives information on what constitutes social play, its significance, development and how to address social interaction difficulties * an assessment section for recording stages of social play and key abilities, such as independent and peer play, friendship and advanced group skills * an intervention section, which gives step-by-step directions for developing key social play skills. Parents, teachers and professionals working with or caring for a child with social interaction difficulties will find this toolkit an essential assessment resource.