Brenna Noland is an Early Childhood Special Education teacher and autism specialist in Minnetonka, Minnesota. She is the owner of 3B's Therapy, which provides in-home and community-based services to young children with special needs and their families. She is passionate about technology and uses video modeling techniques on a daily basis to ......
Traveling by plane can be a stressful experience for anxious children (and their parents!) Prepare children for the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the airport experience in advance with this fun and gently humorous picture book.Children will join Janet as she learns what to expect at each stage of a plane journey from packing and getting ready ......
Key features: Personal insights from a leading expert in the subject; supported by interpretation of real-life examples; philosophical and engaging; ideas for people working in the field and of interest to anyone who wants to make a connection with someone on the autistic spectrum.
Kate E. Reynolds, MSc (Dist) BSc. RGN. PGDipHEd. PGDipCouns., worked for the UK's National Health Service for 18 years, seven of which were in HIV/Aids and sexual health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Senior Counsellor and staff trainer. In 2005 Kate's son was diagnosed as having 'classic' autism with intellectual (learning) disabilities. Since ......
Parents of children with Asperger's syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism can often feel at a loss as to how to understand and communicate with their child and how to help their child feel valued and understood in the wider world. This illustrated companion provides all the concrete answers, explanations and advice necessary for parents to ......
Ann Palmer has spent the last 20 years working in the field of autism as the Parent Support Coordinator for Division TEACCH and the Director of Advocacy and Chapter Support for the Autism Society of North Carolina. At TEACCH she developed a parent mentor program supporting over 800 families. At the ASNC she established support groups around the ......
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, ......
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 ......