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Following Ezra : what one father learned about gumby, otters, autism and love from his extraordinary son by Fields-Meyer, Tom Publication: New York, NY New American Library 2011 . xii, 241 p. ; 21 cm. 29 Date: 2011 Thankyou for the use of this book. It was very helpful and enjoyable. |
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The ADHD workbook for kids : helping children gain self-confidence, social skills and self-control / by Shapiro, Lawrence E Publication: . vi, 173 pages : 26 cm Highly recommend. Full of ideas and suggestions for daily issues and challenges. Very readable and practical. |
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Games and activities for exploring feelings with children : giving children the confidence to navigate emotions and friendships by Rogers, Vanessa Publication: London Jessica Kingsley 2011 . 125 p. ; 25 cm. 29 Date: 2011 Particularly useful for group leaders, teachers, rather than for people working with individual children. |
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Taking charge of my rainbow of emotions : facilitator's guide and workbook by Bhargava, Dolly Publication: Shawnee Mission, KS : AAPC Publishing, 2014 . vii, 185 pages : 28 cm Date: 2014 Excellent, highly recommend. Very user-friendly, clear and practical. |
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Banish your self-esteem thief : a cognitive behavioural therapy workbook on building positive self-esteem for young people / by Collins-Donnelly, Kate. Publication: Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014 . 235 pages : 25 cm. Date: 2014 Easy to read, many practical and visual resources. |
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Your defiant child : eight steps to better behavior by Barkley, Russell; Benton, Christine M. Publication: New York, NY Guilford Press 2013 . xii, 255 pages ; 24 cm. 29 Date: 2013 Well written, lots of practical advice. Links to online resources relating to this book also. |
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Siblings of children with autism : a guide for families by Harris, Sandra L Publication: Bethesda, MD Woodbine House 2012 . xii, 163 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. 29 Date: 2012 Not amazingly relevant but some help. |
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What did you say? What do you mean? : an illustrated guide to understanding metaphors / by Welton, Jude Publication: . xvi, 112 pages : 25 cm Just what I needed to work on with one of my students - simple and practical. Saved me lots of time! |
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What did you say? What do you mean? : an illustrated guide to understanding metaphors / by Welton, Jude Publication: . xvi, 112 pages : 25 cm Just what I needed to work on this with one of my students- simple and practical. Saved me a lot of time. |
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Sensory processing 101 by Abraham, Dayna Publication: . 176 pages : 28 cm. Easy to read, lots of practical ideas. Very helpful. |
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Boyfriends & girlfriends : a guide to dating for people with disabilities by Couwenhoven, Terri Publication: Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2015 . viii, 118 pages : 29 Date: 2015 Easy to read (with support) for my daughter who has Down syndrome. She particularly liked the quizzes and the part about how far you are comfortable going with touch. |
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Becoming a person : the biography of Robert Martin / John McRae. by McRae, John, Publication: Nelson, New Zealand : Craig Potton Publishing 2014 . 167 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm Date: 2014 I hope this is in all libraries in New Zealand. It's a must read. Disturbing, shocking, sad but ultimately uplifting. Very highly recommended. |
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101 tips for parents of children with autism : effective solutions for everyday challenges by Miller, Arnold Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014 . 223 p. ; 22 cm. 29 Date: 2014 Very clearly written, with good suggestions for very specific issues or challenges. Readable and worth a look. |
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Targeting language delays : IEP goals and activities for students with developmental challenges by Lee, Caroline Publication: Bethesda, MD Woodbine House 2014 . xi, 362 p., ill. : 28 cm. 29 Date: 2014 Very happy- great ideas. We have purchased our own copy of this book. |
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Challenging behaviours : what to know and what to do : the professional development file for all staff by Chadwick, Andrew Publication: Milton Keynes Speechmark 2012 . 313 p. ; 30 cm. +CD-ROM 29 Date: 2012 Thanks so much, really good. |
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Aspertools for All Brains: The Practical Guide for Understanding and Embracing Asperger's, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Neurodiversity by Reitman, Harold Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL : Health Communications , 2015 . 264 p. ; 216 x 140mm Date: 2015 An accessible and often lighthearted account of an orthopeadic surgeon's and his daughter's journey toward understanding her Asperger's (today recognised as high functioning end of the autism spectrum) and the strategies and tools that they uncovered along the way for helping people with this condition manage the multitude of demands that everyday life entails. Whilst this is not a particularly scientific read, it is bound to spark a few ideas (or more) for people affected by this condition, as well as their supporters and significant others. |
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Punky : Season 2 by Sedgwick, Lindsay Jane Publication: . DVD 29 Enjoyed Punky series very much, both me and the kids. Would recommend to other parents who have children with other disabilities. Quirky colours and characters, was funny for both me and the children. |
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Mental health approaches to intellectual /developmental disabilty : a resource for trainers by Fletcher, Robert J. Publication: . 464 pages : 26 cm. This book is exactly what it says in the title: "for trainers". It's an excellent resource for health professionals who are preparing presentations to colleagues of other disciplines or to NGOs, doctors etc It is current information and in accordance with the DSM5. Not recommended for the general public. |
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An exceptional children's guide to touch : teaching social and physical boundaries to kids by Manasco, Hunter Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012 . 64 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. 29 Date: 2012 This book was most useful. It makes my job less complicated on having to explain the boundaries on touch. Thank you IHC for the great book. |
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Liam says "Hi" : learning to greet a friend by Banks, Jane Whelen Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2009 . 32 p. : col. ill. ; 17 cm. 29 Date: 2009 Really enjoyed this one. Love the simple illustrations and not too complicated for my son to understand. |