Autism,12-16 Freebook. Updated March 2023

This list contains 49 titles

Growing up book for boys : what boys on the autism spectrum need to know!
Description:
  • 67 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • "Tells you all you need to know about puberty and adolescence. It explains the facts about body changes... It gives cool tips on what makes a real friend, keeping spots away, how to stay safe online and, most importantly, it shows that everybody is amazing and unique and that we should celebrate our differences. Ideal preparation for the teenage years for boys aged 9-14." - BOOK JACKET
London : Jessica Kingsley, 2015
B 650.1 HAR
Growing up guide for girls : what girls on the autism spectrum need to know!
Description:
  • 68 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • "The Growing Up Guide for Girls is a one-stop guide for young girls on the autism spectrum explaining all they need to know about puberty and adolescence. The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers are developing at different paces. Using simple, literal language and delightful colour illustrations this book explains the facts about body changes such as growing hair in new places, periods, wearing a bra and keeping spots away! It gives cool tips on what makes a real friend, what it means to have a crush on somebody, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is beautiful and unique and encourages young girls with autism to celebrate difference! Perfect preparation for the teenage years for girls aged 9-14.". Ages 9+
Publisher:
  • London : Jessica Kingsley, 2015
B 650.1 HAR
I Am Autistic : An Interactive and Informative Guide to Autism (by Someone Diagnosed with It).
Description:
  • 1 online resource (74 pages)
  • "This book is a tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed autistics to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-autistic people the chance to learn more about autism from someone who is autistic" - Book Jacket
Publisher:
  • Sydney : Allen & Unwin, 2022.
  • 2022.
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
I am autistic : an interactive and informative guide to autism (by someone diagnosed with it) / written and illustrated by Chanelle Moriah
Description:
  • 144 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm
  • "This book is a tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed autistics to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-autistic people the chance to learn more about autism from someone who is autistic" - Book Jacket
Publisher:
  • Auckland, NZ : Allen & Unwin, 2022
  • 2022
Other title:
  • I'm autistic
B 720 MOR, ..Not available: IHC Library: Checked out
I am special [electronic resource] : a workbook to help children, teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders to understand their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive / Peter Vermeulen ; translated by Beth Junor.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Description:
  • 256 p. : ill.
  • "I am Special is a workbook developed by Peter Vermeulen and already used extensively with young people with autism spectrum disorder. The workbook is designed for a child to work through with an adult - parent, teacher or other professional. Unlike other books, its content and layout are devised especially for children who read, think and process information differently. I am Special is divided into two parts. The first is a theoretical introduction that explains how to inform children that they have autism or Asperger Syndrome and how to use the worksheets with groups or individuals. The second part consists of a series of worksheets which the child works through with an adult to create a unique and personal book about him or herself. It includes a series of exercises that present autism positively. They strike a balance between general facts, information about autism and personal information, covering the strengths an autistic person may have as well as the difficulties they may face. I am Special can be used with young people over the age of ten years. Not only is it an excellent source of information for the autistic child; it can be the first step in a process of counselling or psychotherapy or the springboard for a discussion group on autism."
Language: English Original language: Dutch
Publisher:
  • London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
I am special : a workbook to help children, teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders to understand their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive
Edition: 2nd ed
Description:
  • 256 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + CD-ROM
  • "I am Special is a proven programme for helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum to understand themselves and their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive. Peter Vermeulen describes in-depth the theory and research behind the programme, and explains how to use it in practice. He presents a series of specially-designed worksheets, included on an accompanying CD in a handy printable format, on a wide range of topics, including how the brain works, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes, sensory issues, strengths and weaknesses, learning preferences, relationships and plans for the future... For the very first time, the programme presented in this second edition is suitable for use with teens and adults as well as children, and also contains helpful interactive material for siblings." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2013
B 720 VER
Inside Asperger's looking out
Description:
  • 67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
  • "In a few words the text on each page succinctly explains what it is like to have Asperger syndrome and the illustrations will engage and delight children, parents and those who have Asperger syndrome. However, I think this book should come with a government health warning - you may laugh until you hurt! - Tony Attwood" - BOOK JACKET
Publisher:
  • London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers : 2013
Not available: IHC Library: Checked out
M in the Middle : secret crushes, mega-colossal anxiety and the People's Republic of Autism
Description:
  • 351 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
  • "Life after diagnosis isn't easy for M. Back in her wobbly world, there are lots of changes and ups and downs to get used to, not just for M, but for her friends and family too. Faced with an exciting crush, a pushy friend and an unhelpful Headteacher, how long until the beast of anxiety pounces again? Written by Vicky Martin and the students of Limpsfield Grange, a school for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder and communication and interaction difficulties, M's story draws on the real life experiences of teens with autism." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
Publisher:
  • London : Philadelphia ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers : 2016
London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers : 2016; London : Philadelphia ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers : 2016
B 840 LIM
M is for autism / the students of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin ; foreword by Robert Pritchett.
Description:
  • 93 pages : 22 cm : colour illustrations
  • The early teen years can be tough for girls with autism as they learn to understand themselves, the changes they are going through and the changing expectations the world has of them. Autism adds another complication. This book sponsored by Autism Accrediation is written and illustrated entirely by teenage girls with autism for teenage girls with autism. The Limpsfield girls certainly found their voice and the result has all the urgency, immediacy and sheer vibrancy of teenage life.
Publisher:
  • Philadelphia, PA : London ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015
B 900.72 MAU
Parenting ASD teens : a guide to making it up as you go
Description:
  • 220 p. ; 23 cm.
  • "This straight-talking and accessible guide for parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum provides down-to-earth advice on coping with the more difficult issues that can arise at home and school during the adolescent years. Andrew Schlegelmilch discusses common parenting challenges and offers advice drawn from his extensive experience working with teenagers with autism and their families as Head Psychologist at a college preparatory school. He offers parents professional guidance on what to do about falling grades, how to handle adolescent tantrums, how to talk about sex and sexuality with your child, how to help your child with peer relationships, how to keep your child safe online, and what to do if you suspect your child has mental health problems. Integral to the discussion is how to set realistic expectations and encourage independence in ways that work for both your child with autism and the rest of the family, as well as how to make the best use of the help professionals can offer." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
  • “Dr. Schlegelmilch has created an essential toolkit for anyone with a ASD child or teen in their life, to help them be happy and successful young men and women as they prepare to become independent in the larger world. Through compassion, humor, and clinically useful information, Dr. Schlegelmilch documents both the strengths and possible challenges that children and teens on the autism spectrum often face, especially when it comes to the area of education.” - Joshua Senge This very well reviewed book covers a multitude of topics in an extremely readable style, is witty and insightful with an obvious wealth of knowledge of the field.
London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014
Not available: IHC Library: Checked out
Please don't hug me / Kay Kerr
Description:
  • 281 pages ; 20 cm.
  • Erin is looking forward to schoolies, at least she thinks she is. But her plans are going awry. She's lost her job at Surf Shack after an incident that clearly was not her fault, and now she's not on track to have saved enough money. Her licence test went badly, which was also not her fault: she followed the instructor's directions perfectly. And she's missing her brother, Rudy, who left almost a year ago. But now that she's writing letters to him, some things are beginning to make sense.Kay Kerr's Please Don't Hug Me depicts life on the cusp of adulthood and on the autism spectrum and the complexities of finding out and accepting who you are and what's important to you.
Publisher:
  • Melbourne : Text Publishing, 2020
  • 2020
Other title:
  • Please do not hug me
B 840 KER
Raising Martians from crash-landing to leaving home : how to help a child with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism
Description:
  • 238 p. ; 23 cm.
  • "Joshua Muggleton knows from personal experience what it is like to grow up feeling like 'a Martian marooned on planet Earth'. Now 22 and studying psychology at the University of St. Andrews, he combines his insights into what it means to have Asperger Syndrome (AS) with his scientific knowledge of the autism spectrum to write an invaluable guide for parents and teachers. Opening with the very basics of what autism is, Joshua covers mental health, sensory issues, obsessions and rituals, friendships and social situations, and shopping, travelling, and holidays, before tackling what is arguably the biggest challenge of any Aspie child's life: school - and with it, bullying, homework, and other challenges. Providing the inside track on Asperger Syndrome in childhood, he describes practical ways in which parents and teachers can help, and offers a wealth of advice and helpful hints and tips for approaching common difficulties." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012
B 720 MUG
Safety and consent for kids and teens with autism or special needs : a parents' guide / Debra S. Jacobs
Description:
  • 192 pages : 22 cm.
  • "The developmental challenges of children with special needs means they are often more at risk of physical or emotional exploitation. This book provides invaluable tools to help parents, carers and teachers protect vulnerable children. Difficult topics are sensitively and straightforwardly addressed through step-by-step guidelines for parents and learning activities for children. Guidance to carers includes information on how to identify warning signs of abuse, and recognise tell-tale behaviour changes in their child. Intervention activities help children learn which adults to trust and how to stay safe, while reducing the fear, shame or stigma surrounding abuse. Aimed at ages 5-12, these learning devices have been specifically designed to meet a range of comprehension and developmental abilities, with instructions for parents to adapt them to meet the specific needs of their child. This important guidebook empowers adults to fulfil their responsibility to protect and support children, and to provide a safe environment in which every child can reach their highest potential free from coercion or abuse." - BOOK JACKET
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019
Not available: IHC Library: Checked out
Social behavior and self-management : 5-point scales for adolescents and adults
Description:
  • 71 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
  • "Building on the success of the legendary Incredible 5-Point Scale by Buron and Curtis, this book also uses scales as a way of explaining social and emotional concepts to individuals who have difficulty understanding such information but have a relative strength in understanding systems. The 5-point scales can be used to increase communication between the person on the spectrum and their support person. It can increase self-management skills and, once learned, it can serve as an excellent self-advocacy tool. As such, it is invaluable at school, on the job and in the community." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
Shawnee Mission, KS AAPC Publishing 2012
B 720 BUR
Stuff you need to know : a guide for young adults with autism / Patricia Weaver.
Description:
  • 123 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • "Is your child with autism getting ready to live on their own? Stuff You Need to Know is a guide to help kids and young adults with autism learn the most basic skills to achieve independence. This workbook covers beginner-level tasks such as: Reading nutritional labels and making healthy choices. Practicing good hygiene and getting ready independently. Following a recipe to make lunch. Realizing when something is an emergency (and having an action plan). Using technology and social media safely." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE This resource, written by a mom and proven to have helped hundreds of young adults even before publication, will help your child take their first steps to a safe, happy, and independent life."
Publisher:
  • Arlington, TX : Future Horizons, 2018
B 640 WEA
Taking care of myself2 : for teenagers and young adults with ASD.
Description:
  • xii, 179 pages : 28 cm illustrations ;
  • Taking Care of Myself2 is written specifically for teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is an instructional book to be used by parents, instructors, therapists, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Most of the information is written concisely, however, simple how-to lists are included. Teenagers and young adults with ASD typically want what everyone in their age group wants. Being able to fit in, being as independent as possible, and developing relationships, including friendships, as well as loving, intimate relationships, are important to individuals with ASD. Fitting in involves looking and acting appropriately, typical of their age peers and feeling comfortable in public and social situations. Topics such as, dressing for different events, feeling anxious in social situations, and public versus private behaviors are included in this book. Being independent means understanding and managing their health and personal safety, to the best of their ability. This includes important topics such as staying healthy, anxiety, depression, feeling suicidal, social media, sexual harassment and even rape." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
Publisher:
  • Arlington, TX : Future Horizons Inc., 2017
B 720 WRO
The Asperkid's (secret) book of social rules : the handbook of (not-so-obvious) neurotypical social guidelines for autistic teens / Jennifer Cook ; illustrated by Tim Stringer.
Edition: 10th anniversary edition.
Description:
  • 300 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
  • Publisher website Being a teen or tween is tough for anyone. And if you're on the Autism Spectrum, life can feel like a game you're playing without knowing the rules. Jennifer Cook knows - she's been there! Her internationally bestselling handbook is the key to unlocking those unwritten, often confusing, not-so-obvious social guidelines and bolstering confidence, all at once. Finally, teens can play the game of life with instructions. The 10th Anniversary Edition of The (Secret) Book of Social Rules reveals the essential secrets behind the baffling social codes surrounding making and keeping friends, dating, and catastrophic conversation pitfalls, with all-new content on social media and talking about neurodiversity. It's no wonder Jennifer's is the navigation tool tens of thousands of fans have come to love! Full of brand-new funny illustrations, take-it-from-me explanations, and comic strip examples, this Book of the Year award winner is real, positive, and speaks from the heart (without ever sounding like your mother's guide to manners). It's confidence, humor, and smarts. For the Human Spectrum.
Publisher:
  • London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022
  • ©2022
B 720 OTO, ..
The awesome autistic go-to guide : a practical handbook for autistic teens and tweens / Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman
Description:
  • 108 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
  • This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do.Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges.This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020
B 900.72 PUR
The boys' guide to growing up : choices and changes during puberty
Description:
  • viii, 64 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
  • "As a sexuality educator, I applaud Terri for tackling this crucial and sensitive topic in a simplistic and thorough manner. Parents, educators and boys with disabilities now have access to a resource that helps navigate this curious and exciting time in a boys life, - Sarah Stein, M.A., BCBA, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator." - BOOK JACKET
Bethesda, MD Woodbine House 2012
B 650.1 COU, ..
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