Professional Resources

Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew

Written by a parent of a child with autism, this book should be on the reading list for all parents and family members of children with autism, educators, and anyone who knows, lives with, or works on behalf of children with autism. This book, framed with both humor and compassion, helps readers "walk in the shoes" of children with autism.
• Contents: I am first and foremost a child, My sensory perceptions are disordered, Distinguish between won't and can't, I am a concrete thinker, I interpret language literally, Be patient with my limited vocabulary, Because language is so difficult for me I am very visually oriented, Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do, Help me with social interactions, Identify what triggers my meltdowns, Love me unconditionally.
• Written by Ellen Notbohm. Paperback, 110 Pages, 2005.

W843		$14.95

Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew

By the author of the best-selling Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew (see above), this is a teacher's guide to dealing with students with autism or Asperger's Syndrome. It is written in a humorous, refreshing, but very informative style. The book is written from the unique perspective of a child's voice, to help us understand the thinking patterns that guide their actions, shape an environment conducive to their learning style, and how to communicate with them in meaningful ways. This book affirms that autism imposes no inherent upper limits on achievement.
• Contents: Learning is Circular, We are a Team, I Think Differently, Behavior is Communication: Yours, Mine, Ours, Glitched, Garbled and Bewildered, Teach the Whole Me, Be Curious, Can I Trust You?, Believe, Teach Me "How to Fish", Endnotes.
• Written by Ellen Notbohm. Paperback, 152 Pages, 2006.

W980		$14.95

Feeding and Nutrition for the Child with Special Needs - Handouts for Parents

This comprehensive manual will help you design home treatment programs to address feeding and nutrition concerns. The 195 reproducible handouts will guide parents of infants and children in implementing therapeutic programs. Illustrations reinforce demonstration of techniques, and the step-by-step instructions are easy to understand. Customize recommendations by adding individual information in the special instructions section provided in each handout.
• Handouts are organized into these chapters: Nutrition guidelines, Breast and bottle feeding, Introducing foods from a spoon, Independent feeding, Cup and straw drinking, Oral-motor treatment strategies, Nutrition treatment strategies, Conditions affecting feeding and nutrition, Tube feedings, and Family mealtime interactions and communication.
• Written by Marsha Dunn Klein, M.Ed., OTR/L, and Tracy A. Delaney, Ph.D., RD. Paperback, 601 pages, 1994.

W388		$79.95

Pre-Feeding Skills, 2nd Edition - A Comprehensive Resource for Mealtime Development

The book that therapists have depended on for years to give them a comprehensive look at feeding skills has been greatly expanded and revised. It is a must for the pediatric feeding specialist and anyone interested in the complex feeding issues of infants and young children. This revised edition is essential for pediatric feeding specialists working with clients from birth to adolescence. This 2nd edition contains 12 new chapters, and all sections have been greatly expanded to incorporate current research, references, and trends.
• The book offers a holistic approach to feeding within the big-picture framework of families and mealtimes. The authors move the reader from the narrower focus on the mouth and oral treatment to the entire mealtime experience and feeding relationship.
• Contents: Foundations for a Mealtime, Mealtime Influences, Mealtime Roles, Anatomy and Physiology of Eating, Normal Development of Feeding Skills, Factors That Limit Feeding Skill Development, Factors That Limit Oral Motor Skills, Supportive Diagnostic Tests, Mealtime Assessment, Setting Priorities and Problem Solving, Creating the Mealtime Plan, Treatment Principles and Perspectives, Learning and Communication at Mealtimes, The Sensory Challenges of Mealtime, Positioning and Handling Influences on the Mealtime, Issues of Nutrition, Specifics of Oral Motor Treatment, Feeding Materials for Assessment and Treatment, The Issues of Self-Feeding, Feeding and Speech: A Question of Relationships, The Child Who Is Premature, The Child Who Has Gastrointestinal Discomfort, The Child Who Is Tube-Fed, The Child Who Refuses to Eat Enough, The Child Who Has a Cleft Lip or Palate, The Child Who Has Visual Impairment, The Child Who Has Autism, The Child Who Has Minimal Involvement, Mealtime Resources, Pre-Feeding Global and Sequence Charts, Spanish Translations of Parent Questionnaires, Mealtime Participation Experiences, References.
• Written by Suzanne Evans Morris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Marsha Dunn Klein, M.Ed., OTR/L. Softbound, 789 pages, 2000.

W009		$86.95

Just Take a Bite - Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges

• This valuable resource contains a comprehensive treatment plan for solving mealtime struggles. It offers a step-by-step approach to address food aversions and selectivities. This book provides insight as to the causes of eating challenges and specific techniques for increasing food selections and assisting children in eating a balanced diet.
• This book is written for parents and professionals working with children with food aversions and eating challenges. It is a practical guide to understanding the many underlying issues that can affect children (and their families) who struggle with limited food choices. It is also a great resource for therapists. The activities and intervention strategies are formatted for quick and easy reference and are fun to implement at home, in therapy, or with a group.
• Contents: Foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin; Who Are Resistant Eaters?; Oral Motor Development; Environmental and Behavioral Factors Contributing to Problems with Eating; Sensory-Based and Motor-Based Problems Affecting the Resistant Eater; Motor-Based Eating Problems vs. Sensory-Based Eating Problems; Designing and Implementing a Comprehensive Treatment Plan; Environmental Controls; Gastrointestinal, Physical, and Oral-Motor Development; Stages of Sensory Development for Eating; A Recipe for Success; Appendix: Food Pyramid, Treatment Plan sheet, Cue Cards.
• Written by Lori Ernsperger, PhD and Tania Stegen-Hanson, OTR/L. Paperback, 246 pages, 2004.

W933		$25.95

Games to Play with Babies, Toddlers & Two Year Olds

These wonderful books offer fun-filled collections of hundreds of games that foster language development, listening, coordination, problem-solving skills, imagination, confidence, dexterity and more. In plain, jargon-free language, the author describes how to use everyday activities to nurture and stimulate the development of babies, toddlers and two year olds.
• A great resource to share with caregivers. Each page describes a single activity, so you can easily photocopy only the activities that are appropriate for a specific child.
• Written by Jackie Silberg, an award-winning author, a teacher, and popular keynote speaker.

W894	Games to Play with Babies (paperback, 256 pages, 2001)	$14.95
W185	Games to Play with Toddlers (paperback, 256 pages, 2002)	$14.95
W406	Games to Play with Two Year Olds (paperback, 256 pages, 2002)	$14.95

More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication & Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

A step-by-step guide for parents of preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other social communication difficulties. Each chapter is divided into four color-coded stages of communication - ranging from children who are not talking to those who can carry on short conversations - making it easy for parents to find information that is just right for their child. Full of practical ideas and colorful illustrations, this book shows parents how they can turn everyday activities into opportunities for promoting interaction and communication skills.
• Contents: Get to know more about your child's communication, Set goals by using your knowledge about your child, Follow your child's lead, Take turns together, Make the connection with people games, Help your child understand what you say, Use visual helpers, Daily routines: repeat, take turns, cue and keep it fun, Make the most of music, Bring on the books, Take out the toys, Let's make friends.
• A Hanen Center book. Written by Fern Sussman, Speech-Language Pathologist. Paperback, 424 pages, 2001.

W745		$51.95

Making Sense of Art

Sensory-Based Art Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger and other PDD
The activities in this book are designed to stimulate the child's senses through manipulation and exploration, arouse curiosity and creativity, and develop a sense of mastery. The activities are grouped under each of the five senses: Visual activities, Auditory, Taste, Touch and Smell. A few examples for activities are: making sculptures in the sand (touch), honey graham houses (taste), and making apple prints (visual). Modifications are included in each activity for specific difficulties that children may have to complete the activity (e.g. vision difficulties, fine motor difficulties, hearing difficulties and more).
• Written by Sandra R. Davalos. Spiralbound, 70 pages, 1999.

W416		$16.95

Developing Fine & Gross Motor Skills, Birth to Three

Here is an exciting new home exercise program for children birth to three years, offering dozens of beautifully illustrated, reproducible handouts for parents as well as therapists.
• Each interval of three or six months in the child's development is divided into a fine motor and a gross motor section. In each section several exercise sheets guide caregivers in ways to develop specific motor skills typical of that age level. For example: Reaching upward, Palmar grasp, Hands to midline, Rolling Supine to Prone, Imitating drawn cross, Jumping over objects, Standing on one foot, Stair climbing with alternating feet and many more.
• Written by Donna Staisiunas Hurley. Spiralbound, 157 Pages, 2000.

W228		$59.95

The Special-Needs Parent Guide Collection

A wonderful collection of books that provide invaluable information to parents and caregivers about a variety of subjects in special education. These books are also great resources for professionals who work with children with disabilities.

W613	Children with Autism - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W509	Siblings of Children with Autism - A Guide for Families	$16.95
W691	Children with Spina Bifida - A Parent's Guide	$21.95
W020	Children with Tourette Syndrome - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W830	Choices in Deafness - A Parents' Guide to Communication Options	$24.95
W489	Children with Visual Impairments - A Parents' Guide	$18.95
W734	Children with Traumatic Brain Injury - A Parent's Guide	$19.95
W950	Teaching Motor Skills to Children with CP - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W348	Children with Cerebral Palsy - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W719	Early Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W426	Babies with Down Syndrome - A Parent's Guide	$15.95
W032	Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$18.95
W780	Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W812	The Early Intervention Dictionary	$21.95
W053	The Complete Special-Needs Parent Guide Collection (set of all 14 books above)	$267.95

The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom

This book was written for teachers, suggesting different ways of approaching activities so children with special needs can be successful in the "regular" classroom environment. Each chapter of this book describes practical ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. Six categories of special needs are addressed in each chapter: developmental delays, orthopedic impairments, PDD and autism, attention deficit and ADHD, motor planning problems and visual impairments.
• Contents include: Circle time, Art center, Sand and water center, Block center, Dramatic play, Snack time, Transitions, Fine motor center, Gross motor center and Outdoor play.
• Written by Patti Gould and Joyce Sullivan. Paperback, 208 Pages, 1999.

W883		$24.95

Social Stories by Carol Gray

The concept of Social Stories for children with autism has gained popularity in recent years. Carol Gray initiated and developed the use of Social Stories in 1991. She has 20 years experience educating students with autistic spectrum disorders.
• Social stories are used primarily to teach children with autism how to respond appropriately to a given situation. These stories are short, positive narratives that describe specific situations such as when to say thank you, how to give a hug, sharing toys, washing hands etc. They are also used to describe classroom routines, or variations in that routine (e.g. fire drill).
• Social Stories can be written by therapists, teachers, parents, anyone working or living with a child with an autistic spectrum disorder. These stories often include information that helps autistic children understand other people's feelings and thoughts. They require parents and professionals to consider a situation from the perspective of the child with autism, and to identify and share information that may be missing through use of the story.
• "Writing Social Stories" is an actual Carol Gray workshop. In this three-hour presentation she explains the genesis for her concept and leads the audience through exercises during which they can write their own Social Stories. If you plan a group viewing, we recommend ordering additional copies of the workbook so that each participant can have their own copy and have the best learning experience.
• "The New Social Story Book" includes 100 actual stories in different areas such as social skills, personal care, cooking and mealtime routines, helping around the house and more. Each story has black and white illustrations so that the child can have a visual representation of the story. Includes a detailed chapter on how to write Social Stories.

W085	Writing Social Stories with Carol Gray - 2 videos & workbook	$99.95
W096	Additional individual copies of the workbook	$7.95
W107	The New Social Story Book, Illustrated Edition	$39.95
W118	Writing Social Stories with Carol Gray plus The New Social Story Book	$134.95

Video/DVD: Sensory Challenges & Answers

Perhaps one of the most noted high-functioning individuals with autism in the world, Temple Grandin, Ph.D. is an active speaker on autism. In this fascinating video, she discusses the sensory problems people with autism have. She shares her own personal experiences growing up, and also gives ideas as to how one can best face these challenges.
• In this presentation, Temple Grandin touches upon many different sensory issues for individuals with autism, such as sound sensitivity, attention shifting problems, echolalia, tactile defensiveness and more. She gives practical and specific advice as to what works, such as how to best design flash cards, which kind of computer screens work best, how to organize the classroom setting to best meet the needs of autistic children, and the calming effect of pressure.
• An excellent video to use as a supplement to presentations on the topic of sensory issues in autism, or as a resource for parents.
Video/DVD: 26 min., 1999

W151	Video	$19.95
W866	DVD	$34.95

The Manual of Pediatric Feeding Practice

This manual was produced in response to the growing need in recent years for material on pediatric feeding disorders. It is problem focused and pragmatic in its approach.
• Provides photocopiable checklists and assessments to offer parents, teachers and other professionals working with the child.
• Organized alphabetically into the areas that frequently require assessment and treatment, each section contains a thorough overview backed by detailed therapy guidelines.
• Contents: General assessment, General treatment, Aspiration, Behavior and communication, The cheeks, Chewing, Cleft lip and palate, Cup drinking, Food consistency, Gagging and choking, The jaw, The lips, Multiple impairment, Nutritional intake, Orofacial sensation and tone, Positioning, Pre-feeding, Preparation, Reduced endurance, Reflux, Respiration, Saliva control, Spoon feeding, The suck, The swallow, The tongue, Tracheostomy, From tube to oral feeding, Videofluoroscopy.
• Written by Arlene McCurtin. Spiralbound, 180 Pages, 1997.

W982		$68.95