This compilation of 12 articles focuses on children, teens, and adults with Sensory Processing Differences (SPD) whose unique sensitivities have made the world they inhabit a better place. From little Daniel with his musicality, to young adult Sadie with her empathy for animals, to wise David with his determination to make office buildings ......
In Working While Autistic, Wendela Whitcomb Marsh delves into the challenges and triumphs autistic individuals face in the workplace.From acing the initial interview to navigating workplace politics, this is the handbook you need to get your career in gear. This book covers: How to find the right career path Goalsetting Honing your interview ......
Sending a son or daughter off to college is daunting and fear-provoking experience for most parents, but if your child has an autism spectrum disorder, the challenge is magnified many times over. Even high-functioning students with excellent academic preparation face difficulties in higher education, primarily related to communication, social ......
The first children's book by these two authors, Temple Did It and I Can Too! will help guide and inspire kids to reach their full potential. Winner of a 2015 Academic's Choice Award, this book explains the obstacles Dr. Temple Grandin faced while growing up, the rules she followed to overcome them, and her path to becoming a leading animal ......
Do you have a loved one who's out-of-sync? Though written with grandkids in mind, if you're an auntie, cousin or just a friend of an out-of-sync child, this book is for you! Carol Stock Kranowitz continues her significant work and presents a plethora of playful activities specially designed for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).Each ......
An Inclusive Education Framework for Autistic Children
This well-researched and evidence-based program was formulated in response to the severe shortage of educational programs designed for higher functioning school-age children with ASD, which often leads to inappropriate placement, and a lack of supports...all of which inevitably results in poor educational experiences. The program uses a positive ......
The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination
Many children on the autism spectrum spend inordinate amounts of time alone. Without appropriate intervention, they are especially vulnerable to being excluded from their peer group and leading impoverished play lives. This practical guide, Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination, offers an ......
Learn how to start a garden, encourage growth and get great results-for both individuals and their plants! Vulnerable populations, such as the neurodiverse or physically challenged, are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good answer, as it has been proven to be especially beneficial to ......
Broccoli Boot Camp is a comprehensive guide for parents of children who are selective or picky eaters, and can be used with children with or without special needs (e.g, autism or Down syndrome). It presents commonsense behavioral interventions to successfully expand children's diet variety and preferences for healthy foods.The book starts with the ......
