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More than a delightful story, Captain Tommy teaches understanding and kindness. Tommy goes to “”space camp”” and meets John, a boy who seems “”spaced out”” and different from other children. The camp counselor makes Tommy the captain of the spaceship, and gives him the job of getting John to interact with the other space-kids.
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This book is a must-read for every parent or educator who participates in the IEP process. Dr. Fouse takes readers through the entire range of a “child-centered” educational process, from the initial stages of identification and diagnosis to full implementation and monitoring of the individualized education program.
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In this heartwarming book, a grandfather offers loving advice in a series of letters to his grandson Charlie, who has autism. His letters educate and inspire, while painting a beautiful, positive portrait of children with autism. He explains what autism is and what it is not, offers social dos and don’ts, and encourages Charlie to be who he is and follow his dreams. Makes a great gift for young adults on the spectrum!
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Historians have long remarked on Thomas Jefferson’s “peculiarities.” But it took author Norm Ledgin, whose son has Asperger’s Syndrome, to see what others did not. In this intriguing book, Ledgin carefully constructs a convincing case for the likelihood that Thomas Jefferson had Asperger’s Syndrome.
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La edición revisada del innovador libro de 1998 que introdujo el Trastorno del procesamiento sensorial (SPD) a padres, maestros y otros no especialistas. SPD es un problema común y frecuentemente diagnosticado erróneamente en el cual el sistema nervioso central malinterpreta los mensajes de los sentidos. Esta nueva edición presenta información adicional sobre déficits visuales y auditivos, dificultades de habilidades motoras, TDAH, autismo, síndrome de Asperger y otros trastornos relacionados.
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¡Ganador de un premio 2008 Teachers’ Choice Award! La ansiedad puede ser debilitante para cualquiera, pero puede ser especialmente confusa para un niño. Aprender sobre las emociones ayuda a los niños a reconocer las conexiones entre pensar y sentir, y los efectos fisiológicos de la ansiedad en el cuerpo (sudoración, aumento del ritmo cardíaco, llanto, etc.).
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¡Ganador de un premio 2008 Teachers’ Choice Award! Muchos niños, especialmente aquellos con retrasos en el desarrollo, tienen problemas para comprender o expresar sus sentimientos. Esto puede resultar en dificultades con el manejo de la ira. Listar las posibles respuestas a las situaciones, y el resultado probable de cada una, le permite al niño tomar decisiones informadas sobre qué respuestas elegir (por ejemplo, alejarse frente a golpear).
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Many children, especially those with developmental delays, have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings. This can result in difficulty with anger management. Listing possible responses to situations—and the likely outcome of each one—allows the child to make informed decisions about which responses to choose (e.g., walking away vs. hitting).
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La encantadora rima de Arlene Maguire se combina con las vivas ilustraciones en acuarela de Sheila Bailey para llevar al lector en un viaje al descubrimiento. Más allá de nuestras limitaciones físicas existe un mundo de dones únicos para que cada uno de nosotros compartamos. Aunque nos veamos diferentes, somos iguales por dentro.
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Karen Emigh’s son Brett—the “star” of all three of her books—was diagnosed with autism when he was six. Each book teaches a part of language that children on the autism spectrum often struggle with. In Herman’s Hiding Places, she teaches the concepts behind prepositions. Brett and his dog Herman play hide-and-seek, and Herman is “it.”
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Winner of the Autism Society of America’s Literary Work of the Year Award, this first book in Sheila Wagner’s Inclusive Programming series provides an inclusion program for students with autism spectrum disorders. Teachers, parents, and students alike will benefit from Sheila’s insight and presentation as she outlines both theories and applications of inclusive programming for elementary school students.
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Winner of the ASA Outstanding Literary Work of the Year Award, Just This Side of Normal is a powerful story of a parent’s search for understanding in a world that sometimes makes no sense. This book was one of the first autobiographies written by a parent of a child with autism and it continues to inspire both parents and professionals in the autism community.
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After more than 17 years of experience working with teachers struggling to implement an effective learning program for special needs kids, Dr. Lori Ernsperger decided it was about time someone created a comprehensive resource for practical use in the classroom. She wrote this book as a practical, step-by-step guide to educating students with autism.
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En el querido libro clásico The Way I See It (ahora en español!), la Dra. Temple Grandin aborda los problemas REALES del autismo, los que enfrentan los padres, maestros e individuos en el espectro todos los días. En esta quinta edición actualizada, Temple ofrece consejos útiles sobre qué hacer y qué no hacer, estrategias prácticas y consejos para probarlo, todo basado en su perspectiva interna y una gran cantidad de investigación.