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The curious incident of the dog in the night-time by Haddon, Mark

Publication: London Vintage 2004 . 224 p. : ill. ; 20 cm 29 Date: 2004

Great story and gives meaningful insights into how our son thinks about the world.

Autism and spirituality : psyche, self and spirit in people on the autism spectrum by Bogdashina, Olga

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2013 . 272 p. ; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2013

A look at autism through the spiritual lens instead of a clinical one. Very interesting concepts.

Literacy for visual learners : teaching children with learning difficulties to read, write, communicate and create by Devine, Adele

Publication: . 287 pages : 25 cm

Great for younger children. UK book so a bit more relevant to NZ than American books. (I think!)

Punky by Sedgwick, Lindsay Jane

Publication: Dublin RTE 2011 . DVD : 70 mins 29 Date: 2011

Really loved the Punky series. Funny, quirky and enjoyed by both the kids and parents. Thank you IHC.

The everything parent's guide to children with executive functioning disorder : strategies to help your child achieve the time management skills, focus, and organization needed to succeed in school and life by Branstetter, Rebecca.

Publication: . 256 pages ; 24 cm

Very useful parent friendly book.Informative, full of practical ideas. This can be useful not only for parents but for healthcare professionals who work with children with executive function difficulties. Reader can pick up the book and go straight to the section they want to find out more. I'm going to buy this book!

Rules and tools for parents of children with autism spectrum and related disorders : changing behavior one step at a time by Coucouvanis, Judith

Publication: . vi, 258 pages : 28 cm

Fantastic! Excellent book with some great visual examples for younger and older children. Recommend this book very highly!

No fighting, no biting, no screaming : how to make behaving positively possible for people with autism and other developmental disabilities by Elven, Bo Hejlskov

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010 . 240 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2010

Some good information and explanations, particularly relating to stress and conflict.

The incredible 5-point scale : assisting students in understanding social interactions and controlling their emotional responses by Buron, Kari Dunn

Publication: Shawnee Mission, KS AAPC Publishing 2012 . v, 97 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + CD-ROM 29 Date: 2012

Clear examples and visual formats. Interesting and worth a look!

The boys' guide to growing up : choices and changes during puberty by Couwenhoven, Terri

Publication: Bethesda, MD Woodbine House 2012 . viii, 64 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. 29 Date: 2012

Really useful. Good graphic text. Good resource for parents wanting support and to discuss.

All by Myself : snapshots of a child with down syndrome learning the value of independence / by Miller, Shelly.

Publication: Charleston, SC : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014 . 32 pages : 22 cm. Date: 2014

Useful book in a simple format.

Explaining Down's syndrome by Royston, Angela

Publication: London Franklin Watts 2009 . 45 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. 29 Date: 2009

Informative, useful book.

Down syndrome by Royston, Angela

Publication: Chicago, IL Heinemann 2005 . 32 p. ; col. ill. ; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2005

Useful, simple book.

Down syndrome today by Blakston, Angela

Publication: Melbourne Department of Human Services 2011 . 67 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. 29 Date: 2011

Excellent and informative.

Down syndrome by Levine, Michelle

Publication: . 32 pages : 25 cm.

I didn't like this book as much as others as I found it more negative than positive. Each page starts off with a negative statement and then tries to come up with something positive, so, for me, it is of limited use, though the pictures are cute!

Understanding death and illness and what they teach about life : an interactive guide for individuals with autism or Asperger's and their loved ones by Faherty, Catherine

Publication: Arlington, TX Future Horizons 2008 . xxxvi, 341 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. 29 Date: 2008

A good book to use with mid primary school children. Especially useful when someone is dying.

Everyone dies one day: assisting people with autism spectrum disorder to understand the concept of death, loss and the grieving process by O'Brien, Kathleen

Publication: . 17 unnumbered pages : 30 cm

An excellent resource for young children (not necessarily with ASD). It was used as an activtiy book with a six year old whose mother had died (at home)

Overcoming loss : activities and stories to help transform children's grief and loss by Sorensen, Julia

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008 . 140 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. 29 Date: 2008

Some activities used with the 6 year old's class and they were very special to all the children who shared in the little one's grief. It gave the class a better understanding of what she was going through.

A memory book: someone I love has died by Irving, Tricia

Publication: Wellington Mallinson Rendel Publishers Ltd 2000 29 Date: 2000

This has been a hit on so many levels with so many children and adults. One very angry 9 year old boy used it to remember his precious dog. The 11 year old girl whose Mum had died said it's very simple but hugged it to her and said "I really love it". Her 6 year old sister has one too. Staff were keen to have it for their own use and their children. It's absolutely brilliant.

Finding your own way to grieve : a creative activity workbook for kids and teens on the autism spectrum by Helbert, Karla

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2013 . 181 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. 29 Date: 2013

This is a good book for older children who don't have ASD. I shared this book with the 11 yer old whose Mum died last week. She is working through the activities and enjoying the journey. She's sharing happy moments and realises her feelings are very normal. She knows the staff and school are here to support her.

Developmental drama : dramatherapy approaches for people with profound or severe multiple disabilities, including sensory impairment by Booker, Mary

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 . 144 p. ; 24 cm 29 Date: 2011

This book has so many ideas for working with people who have high and complex needs. I would like for our region to have this book as a resource. Fantastic book. I didn't want to return it.