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Asperger's syndrome : social energy (1) by Rowe, Alis

Publication: . 167 pages : 22 x 22 cm

Such a great book. This book is clear and simple but has lots of information about social energy. The visuals make it even better!

How to stop your words from bumping into someone else' s and other really useful social stories : a guide for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Tullemans, Anna,

Publication: . 26 leaves : 30 cm

My little man thought it was great especially the part about ignoring annoying people and going to play with someone else.

Marvin's monster diary : ADHD attacks! (but I rock it, big time) / by Melmed, Raun

Publication: . 102 pages : 20 cm

Simple message for young people to "stop, take time to think" delivered in an appealing way. There are some notes for parents at the back of the book to help them teach children with ADHD to stop and think and to be more mindful of their behaviours.

Autism is a world

Publication: Washington, DC State of the Art / CNN 2007 . ; 39:50 min 29 Date: 2007

Excellent documentary. Gives eye-opening insight in to what it is like to live with ASD.

I am AspienGirl® : the unique characteristics, traits and gifts of females on the autism spectrum / by Marshall, Tania A.

Publication: . 157 pages : 22 cm

Empowering for girls with ASD (and their family).

I see things differently : a first look at autism / by Thomas, Pat,

Publication: . 29 pages : 21 cm.

I got a perspective on what my son views from this book. Very easy to understand. Almost a basics book for adults. Good for my son to see all kids on the spectrum are different but also similar in some things.

What's inside you is inside me, too : my chromosomes make me unique / by Quinby, Deslie

Publication: . 27 pages : 22 cm.

Very easy to understand. Clear to read and very useful for younger kids.

Keeping clean / by Smith, Sian

Publication: Chicago, IL. : Heinemann Library, 2013 . 24 pages : 18 cm. Date: 2013

Pictures are good for the kids. Short sentences so it's not too confusing. Great book.

Dirty boys : why bathe? Cleaning ears and other parts, a picture book for kids by Strattin, Lisa

Publication: . 25 pages 23 cm.

We did well showering for a while. I think it needs to be read about once a month as a reminder. However the habit is getting better with him.

Interoception: the eighth sensory system : practical solutions for improving self-regulation, self-awareness and social understanding of individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders by Mahler, Kelly J.

Publication: . x, 168 pages : 23 cm

Interesting perspective about ASD from the author. Worth reading.

Stop picking on me : a first look at bullying / by Thomas, Pat,

Publication: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, 2000 . 29 p. : 21 x 24 cm. Date: 2000

Great book for children who are victim of bullying, who have reasonable reading skill. A bit disappointed that it didn't specifically tell the children to walk away from the bullying. Other than that, I like the pictures and the story.

The ASD workbook : understanding your autism spectrum disorder by Kershaw, Penny

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 . 140 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. 29 Date: 2011

One of the best books I have come across for teaching kids with ASD to understand their ASD.

Pathological demand avoidance syndrome : my daughter is not naughty / by Sherwin, Jane Alison

Publication: . 326 pages ; 22 cm

Great book. Highly recommended.

Parents of children with disabilities : a survival guide for fathers & mothers by Barnhill, Press

Publication: Lynchburg, VA Liberty University Books 2010 . xi, 210 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2010

I feel that this book has a strong religious flavour and strong gender roles that would not be appropriate for many NZ families

Iris Grace / by Carter-Johnson, Arabella

Publication: . 1 volume : 24 cm

An amazing read with wonderful art work. Loved reading about the cat! A good book on so many levels.

Raising children who refuse to be raised : parenting skills and therapy interventions for the most difficult children by Ziegler, Dave

Publication: Phoenix, AZ Acacia Publishing 2000 . xiii, 308 p. 29 Date: 2000

Really enjoyed this book

Circles I : intimacy and relationships by Champagne, Marklyn P.

Publication: Santa Barbara, CA James Stanfield 1993 . 1. Book: ii, 105 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. 2. Photocopyable resources in yellow display folder. 3. Icons: 2 sheets of peel 'n stick and 54 large laminated in plastic packet 4. Floor mat 5. DVDs X3: Level 1, Part 1 : Disks 1, 2, 3 6. DVDs X3: Level 1, Part 2 : Di 29 Date: 1993

Even though from an American perspective this really worked with our students. It led to great discussion, role play and skills based work.

Dear Diana : Diana's guide to independent living for adolescents and young adults with different learning styles and special needs by Bilezikian, Diana

Publication: Shawnee Mission, KS AAPC Publishing 2014 . 207 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2014

Useful if the person can read. Great for support staff to go through with people they support in situations described in the book eg transport by bus or train.

Kevin thinks ...about outer space, confusing expressions and the perfectly logical world of Asperger syndrome by Watts, Gail

Publication: . [28] pages 22 cm

A good book for explaining Asperger type thinking, but for neurotypicals, not for ASD kids themselves. It makes the assumption that you understand non-literal phrases etc. But good to read to older primary age classmates.

Autistic logistics : a parent's guide to tackling bedtime, toilet training, tantrums, hitting, and other everyday challenges by Wilde, Kate C.

Publication: . 256 pages ; 23 cm

An indepth book I'll revisit. A different way of understanding the child's perspective and being more accepting. I appreciated the positivity of this book and it addressing the hard stuff like meltdowns, aggression and violence etc.