Recent comments

Learning about friendship : stories to support social skills training in children with Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism by Al-Ghani, K I

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 . 144 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. 29 Date: 2011

Explained things in a way that enabled my son to work out how to deal with situations. Good for the older child.(8-10 years)

Temple Grandin by Jackson, Mick

Publication: Burbank, CA HBO Films 2010 . DVD: 109 mins 29 Date: 2010

Interesting film. Giving hope to those with ASD.

The disappointment dragon : learning to cope with disappointment (for all children and dragon tamers, including those with Asperger syndrome) by Al-Ghani, K I

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014 . 63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. x 23 cm. 29 Date: 2014

Great book of ideas for children.

The red beast : controlling anger in children with Asperger's syndrome by Al-Ghani, K K I

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008 . 48 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2008

An excellent book for children to introduce anger management.

Visual recipes : a cookbook for non-readers by Oth, Tabitha

Publication: New York, NY DRL Books 2000 . 107 p. : col. ill. 29 Date: 2000

Great visual images. Just too American in terms of products.

What color is Monday? : how autism changed one family for the better / by Cariello, Carrie,

Publication: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015 . 223 pages ; 22 cm Date: 2015

I really enjoyed this book. It gave me an insight in to how life for a family is living with a family member who has autism. A great read. It was great the way Carrie used technical terms like "Theory of mind" and then demonstrated the meaning of it in her story.

Educating learners with Down syndrome : research, theory and practice with children and adolescents by Faragher, Rhonda

Publication: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2014 . xiii, 266 pages : 26 cm Date: 2014

Too advanced for me- good for teachers especially maths.

Extraordinary journeys : 12 extraordinary people retrace their journeys from institutional care to supported community living.

Publication: Auckland, NZ Spectrum Care Trust Board 2010 . 151 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. 29 Date: 2010

Excellent methodologies to bring forward the voice of people institutionalised prior to the 1990s. Amazing people.

The socially included child : a parent's guide to successful playdates, recreation, and family events for children with autism by LeComer, Laurie

Publication: New York, NY Berkley Books 2009 . xxiii, 232 p. ; 21 cm. 29 Date: 2009

Good ideas for birthday parties which I was looking for.

The new social story book : illustrated edition by Gray, Carol

Publication: Arlington, TX Future Horizons Inc. 2000 . xiv, 100 p. 29 Date: 2000

Great.

An early start for your child with autism : using everyday activities to help kids connect, communicate and learn by Rogers, Sally J

Publication: New York, NY Guilford Press 2012 . x, 341 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. 29 Date: 2012

Parent focussed. Well laid out. For parents with children under 4 years of age. Practical tips for supporting child to learn. Evidence based information on autism. (May be too wordy and long winded for some parents.)

Early start Denver model for young children with autism : promoting language, learning and engagement by Rogers, Sally J

Publication: New York, NY Guilford Press 2010 . xiv, 297 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. 29 Date: 2010

Good text for clinicians. Sound evidence based model for early intervention. Good explanations on brain structure and function differences.

Body language and communication : a guide for people with Autism Spectrum disorders by Perks, Simon

Publication: London National Autistic Society 2007 . 65 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.|Cover : bright blue ; Spine : bright blue (no print) 29 Date: 2007

Needed adapting to be aimed at a child but had some good points.

Kiwi social skills : Version 1

Publication: Porirua, NZ Tautoko Services 2002 . 72 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. 29 Date: 2002

Awesome.

My social stories book by Gray, Carol

Publication: London, U.K. Jessica Kingsley 2002 . 141 p. : ill. 29 Date: 2002

Great.

The potty journey : guide to toilet training children with special needs, including Autism and related disorders by Coucouvanis, Judith A.

Publication: Shawnee Mission, KS AAPC 2008 . x, 148 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2008

This is now my go-to book that I recommend when it comes to toileting! Easy, practical solutions for common issues faced when training a child with special needs

From anxiety to meltdown : how individuals on the autism spectrum deal with anxiety, experience meltdowns, manifest tantrums and how you can intervene effectively by Lipsky, Deborah

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 . 236 p.; 23 cm. 29 Date: 2011

Great book for anyone who is wanting to understand more about anxiety and meltdowns. Great examples backed up with practical strategies.

The ultimate guide to school and home : key strategies for all ages and stages by Larkey, Sue

Publication: [Australia] Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans 2013 . 152 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. 29 Date: 2013

This is a great easy-read book for people in Education. Practical strategies with great explanations.

Super silly sayings that are over your head : a children's illustrated book of idioms by Snodgrass, Catherine S

Publication: Higganum, CT Starfish Specialty Press 2004 . 29 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. 29 Date: 2004

Very useful for students that have difficulty with high level language - have used this successfully with several students with autism.

The early years : the foundations for all learning : the prerequisite for teaching children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays by Larkey, Sue

Publication: Artarmon, NSW Sue Larkey 2006 . 95 p. : ill. ; 30 cm|Cover: lime green + white ; Spine: white spiral binding 29 Date: 2006

I found things I could use at school and share with child's mum to help at home as well.