IHC Library

Temple did it, and I can, too! : by Yacio, Jennifer Gilpin

Publication: . vi, 23 pages : 21 x 26 cm

Positive and uplifting book for young people on the spectrum.Would be of particular use for young people who are already aware of who Temple Grandin is.

Mockingbird : by Erskine, Kathryn.

Publication: . 235, [6], 6 pages ; 20 cm

Gives interesting insights into how a young person with ASD may see the world. The central character is very likeable. Discussion questions at the back could be useful.

Counselling people with developmental disabilities who have been sexually abused by Mansell, Sheila

Publication: New York National Association of the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) 2001 . 1. Book: 309 p. ; 23 cm. 2. DVD: Alone in a crowd ; 60 mins. 25 Date: 2001

Fabulous resource. Am personally going to purchase.

Play-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities / by Grant, Robert Jason,

Publication: . xvi, 181 pages : 23 cm

Includes hundreds of simple yet effective and practical activities for working with young people with ASD. All extremely easy to implement and fun for young people. Highly recommend to other practitioners as well as parents who need some fresh ideas and inspiration for practical play based activities.

Smart but scattered : by Dawson, Peg

Publication: New York, NY Guilford Press 2009 . 313 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. 25 Date: 2009

Very useful resource.

Help! I've Got an Alarm Bell Going off in My Head! by Aspden, K. L.

Publication: . 48 pages : Illustrations ;

My student really related to this book.It was an easy read with a clear message.

Overcoming anxiety in children and teens / by Baker, Jed

Publication: . vi, 146 pages : 23 cm

This book is very easy to read and covers a comprehensive range of anxiety disorders. The examples in the book give a clear picture of the particular disorder and how it was treated. It has been extremely helpful for my study.

The book of IT : by Aisbett, Bev

Publication: Sydney HarperCollins Publishers 2008 . 160 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. 25 Date: 2008

A great format for older students to read for themselves or have shared with them.

Developmentally appropriate play : by Gronlund, Gaye,

Publication: St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2010 . xvi, 191 pages : 23 cm Date: 2010

Good resource on how to guide children to higher level of play. Also great for detailing why play is important.

Nurture groups in school and home : by Cooper, Paul

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2007 . 159 p. ; 23 cm. 25 Date: 2007

We are setting up a nurture room in our school and this book has been a wealth of information, so much so I have purchased my own copy.

The essential guide to successful secondary school : by Larkey, Sue

Publication: Artarmon, NSW? Sue Larkey 2005 . 88 p.: ill. ; 30 cm.|Cover: White ; Spine: black spiral binding 25 Date: 2005

I have used this book a few times to help prepare children/young people for transition into a new school or college. It is user friendly and has some excellent suggestions.

Heads up helping : by Boring, Melinda L

Publication: Victoria, BC On-demand in cooperation with Trafford Publishing 2002 . ii, 173 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. 25 Date: 2002

Interesting read

Kidpower safety comics : by Van der Zande, Irene

Publication: . 58 pages : 28 cm

Great resource for looking at safety social stories- may have to adapt it to suit your child.

Social thinking across the home and school day. The ILAUGH framework and related therapy strategies for kids with social cognitive deficits: HFA, AS, NLD, PDD by Winner, Michelle Garcia

Publication: Jenison, MI The Gray Center 2003 . 2 x DVD 25 Date: 2003

Was a great resource to help plan a social skills group.

Wilma Jean the worry machine by Cook, Julia

Publication: . 32 pp ; 224 x 196mm

Great resource for starting to talk about worries.

My mouth is a volcano! / by Cook, Julia,

Publication: . 32 pages : 20 x 23 cm.

Great resource for teaching taking turns in conversations in a fun way.

Early play program by Dodd, Susan

Publication: Forestville, NSW Autism Spectrum Australia 2006 . 177 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. 25 Date: 2006

Great resource if you are unsure how to build your child's play skills. Lots of fantastic ideas and guides you through each step.

The secret business of relationships, love and sex by Anderson, Heather,

Publication: . 127 pages : 21 cm.

I'm going to purchase it!

Disclosing the diagnosis : by Tullemans, Anna,

Publication: Redcliffe, Queensland : Anna Tullemans, 2015 . 116 pages : 21 cm Date: 2015

I am a young adult on the spectrum myself. This is the book I wish my parents had read.

Been there. Done that. Try this! An Aspie's guide to life on earth by Attwood, Tony

Publication: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014 . 335 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. 25 Date: 2014

This is a brilliant book. It has some really useful and advice from people who actually understand Aspergers; ourselves. I wish I'd found it sooner. I wish there were 50 books like this. I want my own copy.