Emotions and Socialising - Understanding Others
Social understanding and relationships are difficult for children and adults on the spectrum. We have a wide range of tools to help social awareness and understanding for both the person within the spectrum and their peers. These include story books about autism, through to the large and acclaimed Social and Friendship Skills Program, that can be utilised by teachers and therapists to help children acquire better understanding within social interactions.
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
All Cats Have Aspergers Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS.
Delightful colour photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, scampering at the first sign of being stroked, and particular eating habits.
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All Dogs Have ADHD
All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD.
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The Social and Friendship Skills Program - Ages 7-12 years
This program is designed to assist children with Aspergers Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADHD and many other socially challenged children learn social and friendship skills.
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The New Social Story Book (and CDROM)
Social Stories provide REAL social understanding! Carol Gray developed the Social Story in 1991 to promote social understanding in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Now, nearly twenty years after their inception, Social Stories have become a standard approach for teachers and parents all over the globe, and the stories are more effective than ever!
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Teaching Playskills : To children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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This practical, comprehesive guide encompasses many elements of play and how they can be incorporated into the lives of children with developmental delays. The guide begins by defining play and delineating methods of developing and teaching playskills.
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Games and Activities for Exploring Feelings with Children
This is a fun, imaginative and creative resource designed to help children aged 7-13 get thinking and talking about their feelings and the issues that affect their lives.
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My Friend With Autism : Enhanced Edition with CDROM
This book’s vivid illustrations and charming storyline will foster tolerance and understanding among peers, while the printable coloring pages will enlighten and engage learners! A peer narrator explains that his friend with autism is good at some things and not so good at others—just like everyone else!
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The Red Beast : Controlling Anger in Children with Aspergers Syndrome
Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.
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Steggie\'s Stammer
Steggie has a stammer and sometimes it takes her a bit longer than others to get her words out. Her friends are in a hurry to play a game and rush off into the Deep, Dark and Scary Forest without listening to her warning . Before long, the friends get into trouble and it´s up to Steggie to rescue them. But will they listen to her advice?
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Emmy\'s Eczema
Emmy has eczema. She knows she shouldn´t scratch. But sometimes she just can´t help it. One day, she scratches so much she makes her skin really sore. Find out how her friends make her feel better.
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Dachys Deaf
Dachy wears a hearing aid. But sometimes, when his friends get too noisy, he likes to turn it off to get some peace and quiet. One day, when his hearing aid is off, Dachy falls asleep and ends up floating down the river towards a waterfall and a hungry crocodile. Can his friends rescue him in time?
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Dinosaur Awareness Set : Emmys Eczema, Steggie Stammers, Dachys Deaf
This disability awareness series are based on dinosaur characters, all beautifully illustrated and ideal for young to mid primary ages children. These book are all 25 x 24 cm and 32 pages.
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Gabriel Making sense of school
This book provides an insight into the challenges children with sensory issues face every day at school. This beautifully illustrated picture book gives us all a better understanding of our eight senses, how they are affected, and what kinds of accommodations are necessary to help children become learning sensations!
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Picky Picky Pete
Written by Michele Griffin, an occupational therapist, this picture book is a must-have for the extra-sensative child or those with sensory processing disorder. It is also a great peer and sibiling awareness story.
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Rexs Specs
Rex has to wear glassess, but he wishes he did not have to. So one day he decides to go without them. BUT without his specs, Rex can not see very well at all. He does not notice what is ahead and soon gets into trouble....
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The Social Skills Picture Book (for High School and Beyond)
This book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with colour photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way. "Thought bubbles" show what people are thinking during these interactions (not always what you hoped!). Practical, engaging, and down-to-earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations.
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The Social Skills Picture Book (for young children)
This book uses photographs of students engaging in a variety of real-life social situations. Colour photographs illustrate the "right way" and "wrong way" to approach each situation - and the positive/negative consequences of each.
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The Social Skills Picture Book (for High School and Beyond) CDROM ONLY
This is the accompanying CDROM to the book ONLY. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BOOK. The CDROM includes ALL the books illustrations. This book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with colour photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way.
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The Social Skills Picture Book (for young children) CDROM ONLY
This is the accompanying CDROM to the book ONLY. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BOOK. The CDROM includes ALL the books illustrations. This book uses photographs of students engaging in a variety of real-life social situations. Colour photographs illustrate the "right way" and "wrong way" to approach each situation - and the positive/negative consequences of each.
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The Social Skills Picture Book (for High School and Beyond) Book and CDROM set
This kit includes both the book and CDROM which includes ALL the books illustrations. This book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with colour photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way.
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ARSocialSkillPrimaryCDBook
The Social Skills Picture Book (for young children) Book and CDROM set
This kit includes both the book and CDROM which includes ALL the books illustrations. This book uses photographs of students engaging in a variety of real-life social situations. Colour photographs illustrate the "right way" and "wrong way" to approach each situation - and the positive/negative consequences of each.
These are very large books This one is 197 pages
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A Quest for social skills for students with Autism and Aspergers
With inclusive education becoming the norm in schools nationwide, teachers often struggle to address students’ non-academic needs—but teachers need ready-to-use lessons that won’t interfere with their curriculum.
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The Princess and the Dragon
When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, there are unexpected results. 5-8 year olds.
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The Princess and the Dragon Mask Book
Using the durable board masks and play script from this book, children can act out Audrey Wood´s quirky and amusing story The Princess and the Dragon. Ages 5 - 8 years.
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Emotions Match Up Game
This wooden box includes 4 wooden playing boards (each unique) depicting 6 different emotions on each. There are also 24 unique wooden emotions cards, that match the boards.
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Sometimes My Brother : Helping Kids understand Autism through a siblings eyes
This iParenting Award Winning book is told through the voice of Foster; who describes life with his older brother Gavin, who has Autism. Vibrant photographs bring you right into their lives at school, home and in the playground. This book is the perfect tool for teaching young (pre and primary school) children about autism; and for letting siblings know they are not alone. A how-to section at the end provides tips for creating your own personalised book.
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Our Cat Cuddles Creative Language Development Cards
Explore language using these picture cards which show a word describing a cat, along with four synonyms. A prompt card suggests activity and game cards. Based on the story book.
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Our Cat Cuddles - Audio CD
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Our Cat Cuddles - Soft Cover Book
Rich in language, humor and rhyme, the hilarious tale is perfectly complemented by Amanda Montgomery-Higham´s witty illustrations. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for!
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Our Cat Cuddles - Hard Cover
Rich in language, humor and rhyme, the hilarious tale is perfectly complemented by Amanda Montgomery-Higham´s witty illustrations. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for!
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