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Autism Spectrum Disorders
The book's emphasis on types of assessment, genetic testing and counseling, and medical and psychological treatment will be exceedingly useful to health care providers navigating the new diagnostic criteria introduced in DSM-5.
Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids With Autism
Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation. Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork. Detailing six of the most popular sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis, it offers all the information, advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments.
Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child's learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation. Based on well-researched theory and extensive clinical experience, the author provides a comprehensive model for developing lifelong independent learning skills in children with autism between the ages of 3 and 12 years old.
What You Need to Know About Autism
This book offers an accessible introduction to autism that makes it an indispensable resource for anyone whose life has been affected by this condition. Autism is a spectrum of developmental disorders that can range from mild to severe. Individuals with autism often have difficulties with communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, and may engage in repetitive or restricted behaviors.
Online Videos
Carly's Cafe - Experience Autism Through Carly's Eyes: 2:18 Minutes
From the author of the book Carly's voice, avaiable from the Library
Effective Inclusion: 7:23 Minutes
Experienced teaching assistant Carol Cato has worked closely with a year 5 teacher to bring the lesson "Diamond Ranking" into the classroom. This tests children's thinking and learning skills by having them discuss and prioritize a series of statements. It's useful in extending all children's thinking, especially those who have greater difficulty.
Reaching Ricky: 13:52 Minutes
Ricky is eleven and has severe autism. Phoebe Caldwell has been working with adults and children with learning difficulties for over thirty years. She uses a communication method called Intensive Interaction to get through to people like Ricky.
Teaching Challenge 1 : Comedy Dave: 28:38 Minutes
Dave Vitty is the award-winning chief writer and contributor to the Chris Moyles breakfast show on BBC Radio 1. Known as 'Comedy Dave', his challenge is to work as a teaching assistant with staff bringing eighty pupils from an east London primary school to the New Forest in Hampshire for an adventure holiday. The children he has to help look after include those with special needs and many who have never been outside their inner-city neighbourhood before.
Temple Grandin: 19:26 Minutes
Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
Junior Fiction
Jake Learns the Tooth
Follow the journey of a young boy called Jake, who has autism, as he experiences something that all children do - losing a tooth for the very first time.
Let's Learn about Autism
This is about Byron, Jackson and Jonny, who have autism. Byron is very sensitive to sound. He often covers his ears to feel comfortable. Jackson sometimes finds it hard to communicate with other children. When Jonny is finding it hard to focus, he likes to go surfing, which helps him to feel calm and relaxed. This book will help people understand autism, so everybody can play and learn together.
My Autism Book
My Autism Book is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way. When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis. It explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child's likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child.
The Green-Eyed Goblin
When Theo sees his sister getting lots of attention for her birthday, his sleeping goblin wakes and he can't seem to stop himself from saying all the horrid things the nasty goblin's green mist is making him think. Will Theo learn how to send his Green-Eyed Goblin back to sleep in time for the party? This fun, illustrated storybook will help children aged 5-13 to understand and cope with jealousy and how it can sometimes make us feel not good enough.
Books in the Library
Autism and Learning Differences
Teaching essential skills for life, school, work, and independent living, this comprehensive and practical toolkit supports educators and clinicians in their work with adolescents and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Learning Difference (LD) diagnosis. It presents tried-and-true strategies that address difficulties with social skills and Executive Function, cognitive rigidity, self-esteem issues, and more.
The General Education Teacher's Guide to Autism
In The General Education Teacher's Guide to Autism, educators will: Receive an overview of autism as well as terminology and policy guidelines educators often face. Examine the anxieties students on the autism spectrum consistently grapple with. Learn how students on the spectrum can struggle with executive function. Explore strategies for easing sensory stress in classrooms Look at speech and language as well as socialization within the classroom community. Get strategies for capturing students' attention and helping them accumulate knowledge. Receive tips for responding efficiently and effectively to disruptive behaviours. Examine the roles of parents and guardians of students on the spectrum and how best to meet them where they are.
Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum
This activity book is a helpful and creative tool for children aged 4-8 to learn and understand their emotions to help reduce anxiety. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the 10 Steps to Reducing Your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based 'Fun with Feelings' Parent Manual. Come and have fun with us, your feelings! Get to know us so that we can help you express your feelings any time you need to. By getting to know your feelings, and learning about the Tools in your Toolbox, you will be able to express and talk about your feelings whenever you need to.
NeuroTribes
A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more--and the future of our society depends on our understanding it.
The Zones of Regulation
The "Zones" concept and learning activites help children and adults manage their emotions and sensory needs while also addressing executive functioning skills and "Social Thinking" concepts. The "Zones" teaches students and clients how to identify their levels of arousal and/or sensory need, which calming strategies work for them. The "Zones" strategies are applicable to elementary regular education and all levels of special education students.
Thinking in Pictures
A gifted and successful animal scientist, the author, who is autistic, tells us what it was like to grow up perceiving the world in an entirely concrete and visual way - somewhat akin to how animals think. She gives an insight into autism and its challenges using her observed understanding of the workings of her mind.
Websites
Autism (Health Direct)
From Health Direct - We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice
Autism (Raising Children)
raising.children.net.au provides add-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts.
Subjects covered are: Learning about autism, Behaviour, Communicating & relationships, development, health & wellbeing, NDIS, School, play & work, Therapies & services, Parent guide: therapies, Children & autism: videos, Teenagers & autism: videos.
Autism Association of Western Australia
A specialist organisation in Australia providing services to people with Autism. The programs they develop are best-practice and based on leading international peer-reviewed research in the field of Autism.
Developing the National Autism Strategy
The draft Strategy includes a vision, guiding principles, outcome areas and commitments. These are the main areas we want your feedback on.
Resources Amaze
Amaze has a range of evidence-based resources for autistic people, family members, professionals and educators. Our resources are developed in consultation with autistic people and their families, and reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure they’re respectful, accurate and practical.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
The book's emphasis on types of assessment, genetic testing and counseling, and medical and psychological treatment will be exceedingly useful to health care providers navigating the new diagnostic criteria introduced in DSM-5.
Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids With Autism
Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation. Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork. Detailing six of the most popular sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis, it offers all the information, advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments.
Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child's learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation. Based on well-researched theory and extensive clinical experience, the author provides a comprehensive model for developing lifelong independent learning skills in children with autism between the ages of 3 and 12 years old.
What You Need to Know About Autism
This book offers an accessible introduction to autism that makes it an indispensable resource for anyone whose life has been affected by this condition. Autism is a spectrum of developmental disorders that can range from mild to severe. Individuals with autism often have difficulties with communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, and may engage in repetitive or restricted behaviors.
My Autism Book
My Autism Book is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way. When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis. It explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child's likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child.
The Green-Eyed Goblin
When Theo sees his sister getting lots of attention for her birthday, his sleeping goblin wakes and he can't seem to stop himself from saying all the horrid things the nasty goblin's green mist is making him think. Will Theo learn how to send his Green-Eyed Goblin back to sleep in time for the party? This fun, illustrated storybook will help children aged 5-13 to understand and cope with jealousy and how it can sometimes make us feel not good enough.
The Australian autism handbook : the essential guide to parenting a child on the autism spectrum
A fully updated edition of the widely praised and most trusted Australian guide on how to raise a child with autism spectrum disorder.
Autism and Learning Differences
Teaching essential skills for life, school, work, and independent living, this comprehensive and practical toolkit supports educators and clinicians in their work with adolescents and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Learning Difference (LD) diagnosis. It presents tried-and-true strategies that address difficulties with social skills and Executive Function, cognitive rigidity, self-esteem issues, and more.
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood Settings
Subjects include:
Autism spectrum disorders in children
Autistic children
Learning disabled children
Australian
The General Education Teacher's Guide to Autism
In The General Education Teacher's Guide to Autism, educators will: Receive an overview of autism as well as terminology and policy guidelines educators often face. Examine the anxieties students on the autism spectrum consistently grapple with. Learn how students on the spectrum can struggle with executive function. Explore strategies for easing sensory stress in classrooms Look at speech and language as well as socialization within the classroom community. Get strategies for capturing students' attention and helping them accumulate knowledge. Receive tips for responding efficiently and effectively to disruptive behaviours. Examine the roles of parents and guardians of students on the spectrum and how best to meet them where they are.
Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum
This activity book is a helpful and creative tool for children aged 4-8 to learn and understand their emotions to help reduce anxiety. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the 10 Steps to Reducing Your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based 'Fun with Feelings' Parent Manual. Come and have fun with us, your feelings! Get to know us so that we can help you express your feelings any time you need to. By getting to know your feelings, and learning about the Tools in your Toolbox, you will be able to express and talk about your feelings whenever you need to.
NeuroTribes
A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more--and the future of our society depends on our understanding it.
The Zones of Regulation
The "Zones" concept and learning activites help children and adults manage their emotions and sensory needs while also addressing executive functioning skills and "Social Thinking" concepts. The "Zones" teaches students and clients how to identify their levels of arousal and/or sensory need, which calming strategies work for them. The "Zones" strategies are applicable to elementary regular education and all levels of special education students.
Thinking in Pictures
A gifted and successful animal scientist, the author, who is autistic, tells us what it was like to grow up perceiving the world in an entirely concrete and visual way - somewhat akin to how animals think. She gives an insight into autism and its challenges using her observed understanding of the workings of her mind.