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I just read The Way I see it.  As a mom of a child with Asperger's Syndrome, I was mesmerized by her perspective of all aspects of life with Aspergers. Of all the books that I own or have read about "Aspies", this one truly hits home. A fabulous read even if you DON'T have an Aspie in your circle.

Amber Gin

When I picked up Your Life is not a label,  I had a hard time putting it down. I am a parent of an adolescent with AS and have been "winging it" for most of his life. Jerry's book is very concrete with common sense information, and an attitude about life that I hope my own son will adopt.

Amy, WI

My son is 3.5 years old and has autism. I've been looking for ideas to use at home, and How do I teach this kid is a great blessing. There are color pictures and a materials list for every task, and a lot of the tasks use things I already have. A definite must buy for anyone wanting to work with their autistic child at home.

Karen, NC

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BOOKS FOR GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION

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The Way I See It by Temple Grandin
All people with autism have detail oriented minds but how they specialize varies. After years of research, Temple Grandin has discovered there are:
1. Visual Thinkers
2. Music & Math Thinkers
3. Verbal Logic Thinkers
For people to succeed you must teach in a manner that is aligned with their basic pattern of thought. This book tells you the strategies, do's and don'ts and try-it-now tips. It's invaluable for people with autism and has been cited by many as Temple Grandin's best book yet.
Item:TG200 $15 $13  
   
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Early Intervention and Autism by James Ball
There are all types of parents,
"The Woe parent",
"The Angry Parent",
"The overeducated parent" and many more.
Which one are you? Find out how that affects your child. When a child is diagnosed with autism we are faced with tons of questions and challenges. We need strategies and practical advice. Where do you start and what should you do? This book gives it to you in a nutshell. Learn the 10 behavior rules to live by, 7 effective teaching strategies and myths about kids on the spectrum. Real life questions and answers include "How do I know when my child is ready to be toilet trained? My child has such a limited diet and won't try anything new, what should I do? What do I do about play dates, social skills, language and all those people with opinions and well meaning advice? It didn't take long for this book to go to the top of the charts.
Item:JBA100 $26 $23.95  
   
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How Do I Teach This Kid by Kimberly Henry
This book will help your student use his time productively.  The goal is for the students to be effective during downtime and to complete the tasks independently, WITHOUT ANY PROMPTING OR ASSISTANCE from another person. This book provides you with a multitude of tasks at all different levels. Tasks are placed in work systems when the child can complete them alone. Creating tasks and work system are easy! And it doesn't cost anything either. You will be amazed when you learn just how much your student can accomplish with items like spare Lego blocks, ice cube trays, empty Playdoh cans, spare pieces from board games, plastic utensils and empty apple sauce or yogurt containers. After using this system, you'll wonder how you ever did without it.
Item:KH100 $20 $18.95  
   
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Behavior Solutions
Who has time to research every problem behavior? Now there is one easy source. SEE A BEHAVIOR - LOOK IT UP. It's that simple. This book will tell you how to fix behaviors fast. Is your student taking off his shoes? Hugging or pushing people? Avoiding activities? Interrupting? Humming or making noises? No eye contact? Calling out in class? Having trouble with transitions? Problem behaviors at lunch? Saying inappropriate things? Poor hand writing? Not attending? Temper outbursts? These are just some of the many behaviors that are listed in this book, complete with a solution. This book got to be number one for a reason and gets our number one recommendation.
Item:FH30 $18 $14  
   
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Autism for Dummies by Stephen Shore
Finally a book that gives everything in a nutshell. It covers diagnosis, medical and biochemical interventions, sensory issues, learning environments, education, social skills and relationships. This book is also perfect for explaining autism to others that are not familiar with it. At last there's an easy way to educate Grandma, friends and work colleagues on what it really means to have autism. This book supports parents and caregivers by explaining how they feel and what they're faced with when their child is diagnosed.
Item:SS101 $22 $18  
   
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Unwritten Rules for Social Relationships by Temple Grandin
This book is fascinating! Two people on the autism spectrum, each with a totally different perspective and view point. Each page is a revelation about the behaviors of autism. As you read this book, you will look at your child and exclaim "Now I know why he/she does that!" Temple and Sean go on to explain the "unwritten social rules" that most of us intrinsically understand. With easy to understand guidance, they suggest ways of teaching these important skills to those on the autism spectrum. This book fast became a best seller and provides insight you can't find anywhere else.
Item:TG100 $25 $22  
   
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Aspergers and Girls by Temple Grandin, Tony Atwood and more
We all know girls are different to boys. Girl friendships center around social prowess while boys focus on external events. How does this play out when a girl has autism? Boys often get aggressive when they are frustrated. Spectrum girls suffer in silence and become passive. They become excellent at memorizing scripts. They are far more likely than boys to find one good friend in their early school years. What happens later? Many refer to this book as a masterpiece and it's not surprising it won the award "The Book of The Year." Written by many, you will learn and be fascinated by differing perspectives of women on the spectrum.
Item:TA100 $18 $14  
   
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With Open by Arms by Mary Schlieder, MS
His behavior annoys the other kids. She can't carry on a conversation.Sound familiar? Kids with autism, Asperger's, ADD and other learning disabilities often face great social challenges, resulting in feelings of isolation. Not only are they often ignored by peers, many are the object of teasing and even bullying. With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Socially Challenged Kids provides practical, easy-to-use techniques for even the busiest school personnel. Using familiar case studies, great ideas and plenty guidance, this book is written in an easy-to-read format.
Item:MS100 $22 $18.95  
   
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Your life is not a label by Jerry Newport
IT'S OK TO BE DIFFERENT!
Jerry has the guts to tell it like it is. He throws the term "normal" aside and contends the rewards of being "different" are far greater once you overcome the challenges. Being on the autism spectrum himself, Jerry really understands where children are coming from. He is a very sought after international speaker, and his presentations sell out months in advance. If your child is 11 years or older, this book is for you. With refreshing honesty, Jerry tackles the most personal and complicated issues along with seemingly mundane ones. He broaches the topics that most feel to awkward to discuss. He has a great sense of humor and this book will provide you with fresh insight, a new perspective and practical advice.
Item:JN100 $25 $21  
   
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The Autism Sourcebook by Karen Siff Exkorn
EVERYTHING YOU WISH YOU KNEW!
This book is one of the single most comprehensive, practical resources that we've seen. In an easy to read format, the author has managed to capture wisdom and essential information most people spend years researching and sometimes never find. Being a mother to a child on the spectrum (who has now recovered) adds to her expertise. She knows where you're coming from and wants to share her knowledge and tools. In addition to her wisdom for your child, she also talks about the stress an autism diagnosis can place on a marriage and how to make the stigma of autism a thing of the past.
Item:KS100 $26 $22   SOLD OUT
   
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Then things every child with autism wish you knew by Ellen Notbohm
Known for impacting thousands of lives, Ten things every child with autism wish you knew gets right to the heart of the matter. Your choices make all the difference in your child's life. How does your child feel about being labeled? How is your child affected by sensory issues, visual thinking and your reactions? Do you ever wonder what your child is thinking and how you should react?  This book will teach you all the things your child wants you to know.  It's a must read.
Item:EN100 $16 $13.95  
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Then things your student with autism wishes you knew by Ellen Notbohm
There's a teacher in all of us!  The unique perspective of a child’s voice helps us understand the thinking patterns that guide their actions, shape an environment conducive to their learning style, and communicate with them in meaningful ways. This book affirms that autism imposes no upper limits on achievement, that both teacher and child “can do it.” It’s the game plan every educator, parent, or family member needs to make the most of every “teaching moment” in the life of these children we love.  Winner of the iParenting Media Award
Item:EN101 $16 $13.95  
   
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1001 Great ideas for teaching and raising children with autism by Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk
Repetitive speech, tooth brushing struggles, hyperactivity, too much down-time - Sound familiar? You'll be surprised at how many ideas you'll get from this book. In fact, we didn't expect to learn much and were floored by the wealth of knowledge we picked up. The ideas work in every day life and they are easy to implement. It's absolutely worth your while to purchase. THIS BOOK WON THE TEACHERS CHOICE AWARD.
Item:EN102 $25 $24  
   
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Learning in motion - 101 Sensory activities for the classroom by Patricia Angermeier
Ever notice how many children with special needs have a hard time staying still? It's not easy to focus when you have to sit for extended periods of time. "Learning In Motion" is so brilliant because it adapts to the learning style of children who need to move frequently. Each activity has been developed to attract and keep children's interest by using a multi-sensory approach.  Activities are organized by month (the book begins with September activities and ends with August activities), so educators can quickly choose activities that correspond with seasons, holidays, and educational goals throughout the year. Each activity also includes a "Letter to Parents" that may be copied and sent home with the children. This book is perfect for preschool teachers, kindergarten teachers, elementary school teachers, special educators, support personnel, staff-development specialists, early-childhood specialists, and more!
Item:SB200 $41 $38.95  
   
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Answers to questions teachers ask about sensory integration by Carol Kranowitz
You know them: they can’t get their coats on straight, are easily distracted, impulsive, over- or under-sensitive to sounds, lights, textures, etc. In this book, you’ll find tried and true instructions for developing their fine motor, “organizing,” and motor planning skills, and providing an appropriate “Sensory Diet” that will benefit all your students. Checklists help you identify students who have difficulty processing sensory information. With up to 20% of the students in any given classroom affected by Sensory Integration Disorder, Answers to Questions is an invaluable resource for teachers of pre-school through high school.
Item:SB202 $16 $14.95  
   
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The Sensory Connection by integration by Nancy Kashman
An OT and SLP combined approach.  This book is filled with workable strategies to help children and adults with sensory issues and communication.  Combining aspects of occupational and speech-language therapies, you will learn techniques that help a person attend, function and learn.  This book doesn't just explain things to you, it gives you a hands on approach about what to do.  There are lots of different games, interaction and play suggestions that are easy to do.  You're given practical strategies for everything, including food sensitivities, noise, visual, auditory, tactile and more.
Item:ST001 $22 $19.95  
   
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Preparing for Life - The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Dr. Jed Baker
Approach the future with excitement rather than anxiety. This book is a complete toolbox of social skills for teaching students to cope with life. The book addresses perspective-taking, nonverbal communication skills, conversational skills, and stress management. It covers the laws and services that provide assistance and offers a multitude of options and resources. It starts out with mapping out assets and challenges. There are activity pages to use when anger is an issue and suggestions on calming ones self. The book includes a 16 page section on dating. It offers great advice for job seekers, from writing resumes to handling rejection. These are only a few of the sections found in this book. An indispensible book!
Item:JB204 $35 $33