Trevor Trevor
By Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Illustrated by Deidre Sassano.
Designed to be read aloud by adults to children. Ultimately aims to enable typical peers to see things from a different perspective so that they may become more sensitive to the important role they play in the lives of their classmates with exceptionalities.
Publishing Date: 1998
Book: $15.00 USD
Unlocking the Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction
By Elizabeth Anderson & Pauline Emmons
Written by two parents. An excellent resource for anyone who works with or lives with a child with sensory issues. Covers all senses and increases readers' understanding of the sometimes hidden challenges while offering ideas for improvements.
Publishing Date: 1996
Book: $19.95 USD
Vision & Sensory Integration: Behavioral Aspects of Vision
By Care Anne Barber, OD (editor). Illustrated by Kathleen M. Patterson.
A wonderful set of resources covering all aspects of the important role that vision plays in sensory integration. Includes activities that will benefit school-age children by developing visual skills while integrating them with other motor skills.
Publishing Date: 1999
Toy: $19.95 USD
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School and Home
By Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
In its 11th printing! Explains how some educators have taken sound theory and research, added a dash of creative experimenting, and translated it into meaningful training and programming tools for students who experience moderate to severe communication disabilities. Applicable for individuals with various or multi-handicaps.
Publishing Date: 2002
Book: $39.95 USD
What's Next?
By Carol Gray
An excellent book on preparing students with autism and other developmental disabilities for life in the community. Offers curricula to prepare the student and their caregiver for the important transition to independent living. Step-by-step guide for assistance, training and securing a successful outcome in the "real" world.
Publishing Date: 1992
Book: $29.95 USD
Who Took My Shoe?
By Karen Emigh.Illustrated by Steve Dana
. Written by a mom to help her autistic son develop abstract language skills. Outstanding picture book helps children understand Who?/What?/When?/Where?/Why?/How? questions while taking readers on a fun search for a lost shoe to the proud moment when it's found!
Publishing Date: 2003
Book: $14.95 USD
Working Together for a Brighter Future: Unique Approaches for Educating High Functioning Students with Autism
By Marilyn F. Hays
Based upon a current Florida program, which has demonstrated a high degree of success. Describes effective strategies for educating, relating to and communicating with higher functioning individuals with autism in the grades six through twelve.
Publishing Date: 1996
Book: $34.95 USD
Working With People With Challenging Behaviors: A Guide for Educators and Caregivers
By Nathan Ory, M.A.
Especially useful for those working with persons with developmental disabilities, behaviour disorders, or psychiatric disturbances. Innovations that maximize the performance of people exhibiting challenging behaviours and calm the environment for everyone else sharing the classroom or home.
Publishing Date: 1995
Book: $29.95 USD
Writing Social Stories with Carol Gray
By Carol Gray
An actual Carol Gray Social Stories Workshop. In this three hour presentation videotaped in 2000. Explains the genesis of the concept and leads the audience through exercises where they can write their own social stories. Accompanying workbook includes a newly developed Social Story Checklist.
Publishing Date: 2000
Video & WorkBook: $99.95 USD
Your Life is Not a Label: a Guide to Living Fully with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism for Parents, Professionals and You
By Jerry Newport. Foreword by Ron Bass.
Offers first-person knowledge of how to handle the challenges of Asperger's so you can live your adult life as independent person-free from group homes, aids, and labels. Witty insightful examination of the discovery that Aspies can over everyday problems-school, dating, jobs, finances, pets, depression-to live life joyfully!
Publishing Date: 1997
Book: $24.95 USD