Autism Spectrum, including Asperger Syndrome

An accessible and authoritative account of all aspects of AS from childhood through to adulthood. Case studies and personal accounts complement the text.

This illustrated book is ideally suited for boys and girls between 7 & 15 years old and also serves an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

Essential Information for Parents and Professionals Gives a clear understanding of the condition and offers effective practical strategies for assisting children who are living with ASD. Put aside conventional thinking and consider things from a different perspective – the way that the child with ASD sees the world.

Practical Strategies for Teachers and other Professionals. Enables teachers to identify problem areas and help children with ASD to change or manage their behaviour appropriately. Advice on setting IEP targets and with photocopiable resources.

Discovering your child has Autism is a bewildering experience. This book covers; what autism is; how to cope; choosing a school; and contains lots of advice and ideas.

Describes the common characteristics and offers strategies for adapting to the educational needs of students with AS. New material includes ideas for teaching older children and adolescents; tips on what to do when problems arise; and suggestions for a whole-school approach to helping students with AS.

Coming to terms with a diagnosis; what to do at school; receiving counselling and support; pursuing careers and maintaining long term relationships. This guide takes a positive and practical approach to living with AS

Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome Guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, & savant skills, to friendships, romance & marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns & being misunderstood. Includes the reflections of over 35 women diagnosed with AS, and some partners & parents,

Covers social impairment, obsessive interests; repetition and change; verbal and non-verbal communication; anger; sensory problems; study skills and exams; considers whole school implications.

Understanding Your Autism Spectrum Disorder Easy-to-use interactive workbook gives parents help to explain ASDs to their child and provides practical and emotional support following diagnosis. As the workbook is completed an invaluable record of development will be created for parent and child to look back on together.

Successfully tried and tested ideas to enhance and develop learning. For all those committed to inclusion for ASD Pupils.

Takes a playful look at AS, drawing inspiration from the feline world. Delightful colour photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, touch and eating habits.