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spark* - Self-Regulation Program for Awareness and Resilience in Kids
£35.00

Helping kids manage and regulate their own bodies, thinking and emotions
Paperback (perfect bound)
2010, 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm /8.5 in x 11 in, 425 pp
ISBN: 978-0-9684466-4-5

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spark* is intended young children on the autism spectrum as well as those with other developmental disabilities. The spark* manual is for teachers, speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and others interested in helping children optimize their abilities. This child-centered program can be used in individual or group settings and can be used by parents.
spark* is comprehensive, practical and systematic, covering details from pre-assessment through lesson implementation to evaluation of progress. It provides all information and resources needed to run the program successfully. spark* includes 69 step-by-step lessons detailing lesson focus and goals, materials needed (many are included in the appendices along with reproducible forms), how to structure and introduce the lesson and then practice the skills as well as ways to prompt and solidify learning.
Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
£15.99

Using Learning Preferences and Strengths, Heather MacKenzie
Paperback: 2008, 246mm x 173mm / 10n x 7in, 272pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-623-4

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An authoritative exploration of learning strengths and preferences in autism. Packed with practical tools and positive approaches. Sure to inspire confidence in anyone who teaches children and young people on the autism spectrum. A great book on autism - a great book on learning.
Coach’s Playbook video modeling series - How to Play with Others
£9.99

Coach’s Playbook is a series of videos that present and demonstrate concepts and strategies for dealing with common social difficulties.

Heather MacKenzie

DVD plus 20-page manual

ISBN: 978-0-9684466-2-1

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How to Play with Others is a high quality, professionally-produced video intended for children from 3 to 8 years of age who have autism and related conditions. At just 8 minutes and 22 seconds, it moves along quickly enough to keep the attention of even younger children.

The How to Play with Others video focuses on the first steps to playing with other children: how to enter a play situation with other children. The strategies depicted in the video will help children find positive ways to initiate contact with other children who are already playing.
Coach’s Playbook video modeling series - Dealing with Frustration
£9.99

Coach’s Playbook is a series of videos that present and demonstrate concepts and strategies for dealing with common social difficulties.

Heather MacKenzie

DVD plus 22-page manual

ISBN: 978-0-9684466-3-8

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Dealing with Frustration is a high quality, professionally-produced video intended for children from 3 to 8 years of age who have autism and related conditions. The video focuses on three main steps to coping with frustrating events in everyday life. The strategies depicted in the video will help children remain calmer and find more productive means of handling life when things do not go exactly as s/he had in mind.
One Story at a time
£19.95

Using the magic of storybooks to enhance development in children with learning challenges

Heather Mackenzie

Paperback. 2009, 215.9mm x 279.4mm / 8.5in x 11in, 135pp

ISBN: 978-0-9684466-1-4

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ONE STORY at a Time is a manual for therapists, teachers and other professionals who want to get the most out of storybooks as a medium for enhancing development in children with special needs. This practical and easy-to-read book provides information about how to read, goal setting, book selection, reading strategies and evaluation of progress. The formats, simple decision trees and photocopiable forms can be used to foster your important relationship with children. ONE STORY at a Time is unique in a number of important ways because it:
- emphasizes the establishment and maintenance of the dynamic interaction among the storybook, adult and child.
- introduces the concept of book levels for determining which books to use and in what order.
- highlights reading style, reading strategies and ways of monitoring their use.
- focuses on a fuller range of developmental areas, including cognitive, social, behavioural, language, communication and academic.
A Busy Day
£80.00

A Busy Day - a visual reading approach to help kids who are struggling with reading.

Interactive reading resource

Rosemary Starrett

ISBN 978-0-907231-03-5

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A Busy Day is a visual reading approach to help kids who are struggling with reading. It is an approach that has proved to be highly successful for visual learners such as those with learning disabilities e.g. Autistic Spectrum condition and Down's Syndrome. As a result of trials in a number of schools children have moved on to mainstream reading books much quicker than anticipated. Their language and confidence has increased enormously.

A Busy Day has won Best Special Education ICT Resource or Equipment at the BESA Education Resources Awards 2008.

The book has been specially designed to appeal to children; it incorporates visual images that they can relate to in everyday life. It helps to promote oral communication on an uncomplicated level. The child is asked to identify an object and can respond to the request by saying, or signing its function e.g picture of a car the child demonstrates a car moving and may say "car" or make "vroom" sound.

The adult is creating an interesting and positive pre-reading experience. The child can experience a one to one relationship with an adult in a situation where they can develop their observation, listening and focusing skills in a structured environment.
The Autism Spectrum in the 21st Century
£19.99

Exploring Psychology, Biology and Practice
Ilona Roth with Chris Barson, Rosa Hoekstra, Greg Pasco and Terry Whatson
Paperback: 2010, 263 x 210mm, 360pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-087-6

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*Highly Commended in the Popular Medicine Category of the 2011 BMA Medical Book Awards*
The Autism Spectrum in the 21st Century is the definitive guide to the autism spectrum, introducing the reader to key concepts and developments in diagnosis, psychological and biological research, theoretical models, evidence-based intervention, educational strategies and family issues. The book charts how developments in theory, research and practice have shaped, and continue to shape, the evolving concept of autism which is at the core of this field.
Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome
£14.95

Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds, Olga Bogdashina
Paperback: 2003, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-166-6

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In this book, Olga Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. This book singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to eliminate the problems and enhance the strengths.
People with Autism Behaving Badly
£13.95

Helping People with ASD Move On from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges, John Clements
2005, Paperback: £13.95 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-765-1

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People with autism spectrum conditions may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. People with Autism Behaving Badly offers effective, long-term strategies to help resolve common problem behaviours. This is a really great practical book for parents or practitioners.
Transition or Transformation?
£17.99

Helping young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder set out on a hopeful road towards their adult lives
John Clements, Julia Hardy and Stephanie Lord
2010, Paperback: 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-964-8

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Through case studies and descriptions of ‘ecological’ approaches the authors show us how to do that difficult thing: link autism ‘theory’ to practice. The book shows us in detail how to:-
◦ get the ‘relationship style’ right
◦ build an autism specific curriculum
◦ promote wellbeing in young people with ASC
The book has at its core the belief that people with autism can. Teachers and learning support staff will enjoy this book if they share that belief.
Reflections: Me and Planet Weirdo
£12.99

P. Hughes
2008- Paperback - 340 pages

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A fabulously positive story about how one person with autism 'turned his life the right way up.
Understanding Autism For Dummies
£13.99

Stephen Shore, Linda G. Rastelli, Temple Grandin

2006 Paperback 384 pages

ISBN: 978-0-7645-2547-6

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This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioural, educational, medical, other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organisations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life.