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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

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1.Insight-A Card Game That Teaches Emotional Intelligence
Game
2.Self-Control-A Card Game That Teaches Emotional Intelligence
Game
3. The Empathy Game-A Card Game That Teaches Emotional Intelligence / Shapiro, Lawence / 1999 / These card games will encourage players to talk about thoughts and feelings and to think about ways to understand others and themselves.
For ages 8 and above
2-4 players
A “5” Could Make Me Lose Control-An Activity Based Method for Evaluating and Supporting Highly Anxious Students / Buron, Kari Dunn / 2007 / This useful tool for teachers, parents, and psychologist can help individuals who cannot verbalize their feelings, deal with inappropriate behavior and reduce meltdowns from frustration and being overwhelmed by the environment.
Manual, cards for reproduction, and examples.
Kit
ABA Program Companion: Organizing Quality Programs for children with Autism and PDD-Book / Fovel, J. Tyler / 2002 / This book is written to help the reader integrate important theory and concepts from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) into powerful, practical, and comprehensive educational programming, from assessment through program methodology and evaluation.
Includes CD
170 Pages
Activity Schedules for Children With Autism-Teaching Independent Behavior-Book / McClannahan, Lynn
Krantz, Patricia / 1999 / Activity schedules enable children with autism to accomplish activities with greatly reduced adult supervision. In this book, parents and professionals will find detailed instructions and examples to help them implement an activity schedule at home and school.
110 Pages
ADHD/Autism Connection: A Step Toward More Accurate Diagnosis and Effective Treatment-Book / Kennedy, Diane / 2002 / Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a growing diagnosis. This book provides insights into the overwhelming number of similarities between autism and ADHD.
182 Pages
An Integrated Approach For Early Intervention With Children With Autism/PDD-Notebook / Steffensmeirer, Ann
Wagner, Deanna
GWAEA / 2001 / This notebook has the basic strategies of several approaches taken to intervene with children with autism/PDD. This report speaks to the need to have an integrated approach to meet the individual needs of each child and family.
Andy And His Yellow Frisbee / Thompson, Mary / 1996 / This book written for early elementary children is about Andy, who has autism, and his sister moving to a new school. Andy’s behavior is explained through the sister’s point of view.
Answers To Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration-Forms, Checklist, and Practical Tools for Teachers and Parents-Book / Kranowitz, Carol
Szkut, Stacey
Balzer-Marten, Lynn
Haber, Elizabeth
Sava, Deanna / 2001 / The authors have assembled an extensive and easy-to-use set of checklist and other tools that are useful to every teacher and parent who has children with sensory integration challenges.
63 Pages
Ask Me About Asperger’s Syndrome
Video / Michael Thompson Productions / 1999 / In this video, Parents and professionals describe the impairments that typically affect students with Asperger Syndrome and offers practical suggestions and techniques for working with these children.
Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence-Practical Solutions for School Success-Book / Myles, Brenda Smith
Adreon, Diane / 2001 / “During adolescence some of the most salient characteristics a Asperger Syndrome are often Accentuated, leading to serious academic and social problems. This book provides suggestions and strategies intended to make the transition to and survival in middle and high school easier for the adolescent with Asperger Syndrome.”
261 Pages
Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic and Social difficulties-Book / Moore, Susan Thompson / 2002 / This book offers practical solutions for addressing the academic and social needs of elementary-aged children with Asperger Syndrome. The book includes forms; checklists and other visuals that help teachers implement the book’s ideas and strategies.
195 Pages
Asperger Syndrome for DAD-Becoming an Even Better Father to Your Child with Asperger Syndrome / Coulter video / 2004 / This DVD offers practical actions fathers (and other family members) can take to help in understanding their child with Asperger, help with behavior difficulties, and prepare the child for adult life.
23 min.
Asperger Syndrome In The Family: Redefining Normal / Willey, Liane Holliday / 2001 / Liane Holliday Willey and one of her daughters both have Asperger Syndrome. This book has personal vignettes, frank discussions and practical suggestions for dealing with major and minor challenges. This is a positive book that will speak to all whose lives have been affected by Asperger Syndrome.
172 Pages
Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Educators and Parents-Second Edition-Book / Myles, Brenda Smith
Simpson, Richard / 1998 / The need for basic information about Asperger Syndrome is the foundation of this book. This book for both parents and educators addresses characteristics of children and youth with this disorder and outlines some methods to facilitate their growth and development.
195 Pages
Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide For Teachers-Book / Cumine, Val
Leach, Julia
Stevenson, Gill / 1998 / “This is a clear and concise guide to effective classroom practice for teachers and associates working with children with Asperger Syndrome.”
90 Pages
Asperger Syndrome: Living Outside The Bell Curve
Video / Attainment Co. / 2001 / This video looks at Asperger students in general and focuses in on 12-year-old Andrew. Dr. Tina Iyama from the University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital explains the causes of , symptoms of, and strategies for coping with Asperger syndrome.
17 Min.
Asperger Syndrome: Success in the Mainstream Classroom
Video / Coulter Video / 2004 / This video provides proven tips and techniques to help make mainstreaming a child with Asperger Syndrome a positive learning experience for him or her and for teachers and classmates.
44 Min.
Asperger Syndrome: Transition To Work
Video / Coulter Video / 2004 / This video describes what young people with Asperger Syndrome need to do to find and hold a job. It includes sections on making a good job match, how to approach employers, key workplace skills, disclosure issues, and negotiating accommodations.
34 Min.
Asperger Syndrome-What Teachers Need To Know / Winter, Matt
Cloud 9 Children Foundation / 2003 / At some point in their teaching career, all teachers will come across a child with Asperger Syndrome. Matt Winter, a teacher himself, imparts tips and practical ideas that he has found successful in a school environment.
79 pages
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Professionals
Spanish version:
El Sindrome De Asperger: Una Guia Para La Familia / Attwood, Tony / 1998 / This book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of Asperger’s syndrome, with strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. This guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on all aspects of the syndrome.
223 Pages
Asperger’s Syndrome-A Guide For Parents And Professionals-Video Presentation / Attwood, Tony / 1999 / This 2-tape three-hour presentation on Asperger’s Syndrome-Diagnosis and support covers the full range of the spectrum, from the profoundly disabled to the most highly functioning people.
3 Hours
Autism and PDD: Adolescent Social Skills-Workbooks / Reese, Pam
Challenner, Nena / 2001 / The lessons are grouped into five separate workbooks:
·  Health and Hygiene
·  Interacting
·  Managing Behavior
·  Secondary Schools
·  Vocational
These instructional lessons are intended to teach adolescents what they need to do or say in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming.
Autism and PDD: Social Skills Lessons-Workbooks / Reese, Pam
Clallenner, Nena / 1999 / The lessons are grouped into five separate workbooks:
·  School
·  Home
·  Community
·  Getting Along
·  Behavior
These instructional lessons are intended to teach young children what they need to do or say in social situations that are often overwhelming to children with autism.
Autism and Play-Book / Beyer, Jannik
Gammeltoft, Lone / 2000 / This accessible handbook describes different play sequences, which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in children with autism. The easy-to-follow play strategies focus on the four key skills of visualizing, imitation, mirroring, and turn taking.
108 Pages
Autism and the New Law: Resources for Treatment-Hope For Cure-Video / Edvantage / 2001 / In this video, you will learn about components of The Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research Act, a subtitle of the Children’ Health Act of 2000.This law was passed to find effective treatments and even a cure for autism
30 Min.
Autism Spectrum Disorder-Instructional Interventions Manual Birth to Five-Book / Grant Wood AEA / 2005 / This manual is a resource document for teams and families who are involved in the Instructional Decision Making process for children who are younger than five years of age. It offers choices and a creative blend of methodologies that may be needed to best meet the unique needs and challenges that each child with autism presents.
24 Pages
Autism Spectrum Disorders-Video / Attainment Co. / 2002 / Educational psychologist Glenis Benson, Ph.D. presents a comprehensive overview of autism spectrum disorders. Her developmental perspective covers major issue areas: Cognitive style
Diagnostic characteristics
Communication skills and deficits
Social behaviors
Support strategies
Challenging behaviors
39 Min.
Autism Spectrum Overview / Fisher, Eileen, M.D. / 2003 / This author, a parent of a child with Asperger syndrome, and a physician, has synthesized many articles on pervasive developmental disorder, autism, and Asperger syndrome. This overview will be helpful to parents and teachers as they look for understanding of autism spectrum disorders and behavior strategies for home and school.
20 Pages
Autism...A Family Affair / Nollette, Cindy / 1985 / This is a curriculum for use with siblings of special needs children. 48 Pages
Autism/Aspergers: Solving The Relationship Puzzle-Book / Gutstein, Steven / 2000 / This program, Relational Developmental Intervention, is an intervention designed to steer children with autism into areas of self-awareness and social awareness. The goal is for children with autism to have meaningful friendships, and heartfelt connections with the people in their lives.
179 Pages
Autism: How To Help Your Young Child-Book / Leicestershire County Council and Fosse Health Trust / 1998 / This easy to read and illustrated book will help people who and work with children with autism understand the disability. The book emphasizes individual differences in people with autism and offers strategies and suggestions that may work a particular student.
55 Pages
Autism: Information And Resources For Parents, Families, And Professionals / Simpson, Richard L.;
Zionts, Paul / 2002 / This book is primarily designed for parents and family members of children with autism, persons interested in learning more about autism, and professionals who may have occasional contact with children and youth with autism. This book attempts to give readers an overview of concepts and characteristics of autism; background on the disorder; and alternatives, considerations, and strategies for obtaining education, treatment, and support.
179 Pages
Autism: What’s New-The Primer For Parents-Book / Collins, Abby
Collins, Sibley / 2002 / This book gives parents basic information about autism and gives educators the understanding of autism they need to best educate a student with autism.
95 Pages
Autism-What Is It / Grant Wood AEA / 1996 / This video shows children with autism who are attending a regular elementary school. The video is narrated by children who are explaining autism and how it affects behavior and learning in those children who are autistic.
13 Min.
Baby Signing Time
Volume 1-DVD / Two Little Hands / 2005 / This signing DVD teachers 30 basic words toddlers can use to make their wants and needs known to adults.
45 min.
Caution: Do Not Open Until Puberty! An Introduction To Sexuality For Young Adults With Disabilities-Book / Enright, Rick / 1995 / This book was written to help people with disabilities learn about their bodies, sexuality, and relationships. This book helps parents approach their adolescent with disabilities about these sensitive yet so important issues.
37 Pages
Children With Autism-A Parent’s Guide / Powers, Michael D.,Psy.D.,ED. / 2002 / This book provides up-to-date information about autism and covers areas that are of special concern to parents. It’s the type of book that should be read by students and professionals in training because it examines a parent’s perspective so well.
368 Pages
Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide For Autism Spectrum Disorder / McCandless, Jaquelyn / 2002 / This book explores the medical model of autism. The model maintains that autism is a complex medical illness that requires biomedical diagnosis and medical treatment. This book has information on the medical considerations of immune impairments, chronic infections, low-level accumulations of heavy-metals, special diets, and child-specific nutrient supplementation.
261 Pages
Comic Strip Conversations-Colorful, Illustrated Interactions With Students With Autism And Related Disorders-Book / Gray, Carol / 1994 / Comic Strip Conversations are based on the belief that visualization and visual supports are useful in structuring the learning of students with autism. Comic Strip Conversations systematically identify what people say and do, and emphasize what people may be thinking using eight symbols to represent basic conversational skills.
30 Pages
Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome, The / Atwood, Tony / 2007 / This book brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of Asperger Syndrome for children through adults.
Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Tony Attwood’s clinical experience and his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is authoritative and accessible.
347 pages
Connecting With Kids For Parents-Beyond Words-Video / Active Parenting / 2000 / Explores communication development in early childhood, from the importance of touch to the development of language. Spotlights selective mutism, delayed speech and Asperger’s Syndrome.
24 Min.
Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time-, The Novel / Haddon, Mark / 2003 / This is an award winning novel whose main character has autism spectrum disorder.
From the book jacket:
Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched He detest the color yellow.
This is his quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog.
226 Pages
Day by Day: Raising The Child With Autism/PDD-Video / Goodman, Joan