Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism
Born with autism, Temple and Sean now famously live successful social lives. However, their paths were quite different. Temple's logical mind controlled her social behavior. She interacted with many adults and other children, experiencing varied social situations. Logic informed her decision to obey social rules and avoid unpleasant consequences. ......
Activities for Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Students
To many children on the autism spectrum, social skills pose greater challenges than academics! This series of social skills activities are designed to help elementary-aged students with autism spectrum and other social cognitive deficits succeed in the social realm. Group lessons are organized under four types of skills necessary for social ......
What Really Works for Children with Autism aims to be a guide for anyone who has a child with autism, as well as for educators and caregivers. Many difficulties for these children arise due to a lack of knowledge about what exactly autism is and what its consequences are. This book provides detailed information about: What autism is and what ......
A Guide to Successfully Prepare Spectrum Kids for Adulthood
Preparing Kids for the Real World and Their Best Selves
Parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who cares about a child or teen on the autism spectrum need this essential roadmap to prepare our youth for being successful adults in today’s world.
Toilet training can be a battleground for parents and children. In this book, Mary Wrobel offers a detailed roadmap for success, based on over twenty five years of experience. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer effective do's and don'ts, along with real-life examples. Learn, among other things, how to overcome fear of the bathroom, teach to use ......
Everything from Bottles and Breathing to Healthy Speech Development
Nobody Ever Told Me (Or My Mother) That! : Everything from Bottles and Breathing to Healthy Speech Development fills a missing niche in the child rearing world. It explains everything from the basics of nursing, to SIDS, to facial massage; finishing with the secrets to good speech development and your child's best natural appearance. Written by an ......
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 ......
Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic youth. She gets to the REAL issues of autistic adolescents-the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Topics include: Strategies for non-verbal teens Autism and driving Preparing for college Acquiring ......
The World's Leading Expert on Autism Shares Her Advice and Experiences
Here is your pocket guide to Temple Grandin and a great introduction to her thoughts and advice on both autism and sensory issues. Temple Grandin is a doctor of animal science, a professor at Colorado State University, a best-selling author, an autism activist, and a consultant on animal behaviour. She also invented the ""squeeze machine"", a ......
