Maisie Voyager used to explore the world with her parents. She now lives in a tall town house with Aunt Hetty, experiencing 'normal' life. But strangers start appearing, cryptic messages are left, and Aunt Hetty is kidnapped!Following a trail of clues that leads her to abandoned tin mines and a hunt for treasure, Maisie discovers that evil Dr ......
Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a LearningDifference Become an Independent Adult
Many teenagers with Asperger's Syndrome leave school feeling unsure of how to take the next steps in their lives. Leaving the comforts of home and facing the unknown can be daunting, but with the right support and advice these young adults can adapt and enjoy their newly-acquired independence.Filled with useful advice, easy-to-apply techniques, ......
Straightforward, practical, and user friendly, this unique guide addresses an essential component of decision making in schools. The authors show how systematic screenings of behavior -- used in conjunction with academic data -- can enhance teachers' ability to teach and support all students within a response-to-intervention framework. Chapters ......
e Full: Simple Exercises to Boost Functional Skills, Sensory Processing, Coordination and Self-Care
Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth? Is it difficult to get them dressed and undressed each day? Do they struggle to understand their body's relationship to the world?This book is brimming with simple ideas, activities and exercises to address these daily challenges that young children with autism face. Easy to carry out and to fit ......
This authoritative reference provides a comprehensive examination of the nature and functions of attention and its relationship to broader cognitive processes. The editor and contributors are leading experts who review the breadth of current knowledge, including behavioral, neuroimaging, cellular, and genetic studies, as well as developmental and ......
A Professional Development Package for Teaching Students with Autism in
Say yes to inclusion with this complete K-12 professional development package from Paula Kluth-a DVD that takes you inside real inclusive classrooms, plus a Facilitator's Guide and practical forms to evaluate practices and plan effective supports for all
An indispensable resource for educators and autism specialists, this highly practical book shows how to include students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in general education settings. Presented is a research-based, step-by-step process for assessing students at a range of skill levels, planning and implementing successful inclusion programs, ......
Children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently experience co-occurring problems with aggression, mood swings, tics, anxiety, or depression. Organized around detailed case presentations, this highly informative book helps the clinician make sound decisions when assessing and treating the full range of ADHD ......
Digby Tantam is Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist for Sheffield Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Sheffield, and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. He is a chartered psychologist, and a fellow of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and ......
