The Able Individual Video Learning Series

Hygiene/Dressing/Chores Series: Volume 1: Hygiene / Volume 2: Dressing / Volume 3: Chores, $33.95 each

These DVDs demonstrate a variety of skills used on a daily basis. Each skill is shown from the individual's point of view and is shown numerous times, with decreasing verbal and visual assistance. Utilizing the following techniques, these instructive DVDs increase opportunities for success:

• Object identification
• Receptive language
• Motor skills
• Following directions
• Everyday objects and situations to help with generalization
• A variety of prompt levels to assist in independence
• Shown through the viewers eyes

The Question Series: Volume 4: ‘What’ & ‘Where’ Questions / Volume 5: ‘Who’ & ‘Which’ Questions / Volume 6: ‘Whose’ & ‘How Many’ Questions, $33.95 each

This series of DVDs feature approximately 30 questions. By using decreasing visual and verbal cues, they are designed to assist the viewer in answering and asking questions appropriately. The DVDs utilize the following structure to help insure success:

• Object identification
• Receptive/expressive language
• Descriptive adjectives
• Quantity identification
• Prepositions
• Possession
• Sentence completion

Arnie and His School Tools is an illustrated children's book about an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he was equipped with the tools to accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie's point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and performance. Occupational therapists, teachers and parents will find this book an engaging way to introduce elementary students to basic sensory tools used to help children focus in classroom settings, such as fidgets, chewy pencil toppers, and weighted vests. Additional resources are provided at the end of the book, including definitions of sensory processing and sensory modulation disorder, suggested discussion questions, and lists of related books and websites.

• Why it is important to understand the real difference between autism and Asperger Syndrome
• How you can tell if a child has AS or ADD and why the distinction will become more important as the child grows through his teen years
• What a child with AS who also has a nonverbal learning disability looks like compared to a child with AS without an NLD

Though each child is as different as a fingerprint, there are shared patterns as well as important differences. The Asperger Plus Child presents a commonsense, interesting, and understandable description of these essential distinctions.

Asperger Syndrome: an Owner's Manual 2 for Older Adolescents and Adults is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Asperger Syndrome: an Owner's Manual. This interactive workbook deals with issues that older adolescents and adults face, such as relationships, marriage, independent living, employment, and self-care. This much-needed resource is designed to inform and support AS individuals as they come to grips with their strengths and challenges and plan for a successful adulthood within the neurotypical world.

Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests and Personal Growth. Jackie Marquette, $27.50

Preparing youth with autism spectrum for life after high school requires fresh thinking and new actions from everyone involved. Becoming Remarkably Able is a system of ongoing assessments with action steps, designed for family members and professionals to guide an individual through an exploration process to identify strengths and gifts that support emotional needs and promote growth. This resource is helpful for individuals who are high functioning as well as for those who have more significant disabilities. With a focus on increased capability or independence, Becoming Remarkably Able helps establish goals and pursue paths for students in transition.

Canoes, Cabins and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Summer Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jill Hudson, $21.50

Many children with autism spectrum disorders are not able to thrive in a typical summer camp due to their unique sensory and behavioral needs. Yet, like all other kids they love the camp experience. This book presents in clear and detailed terms what it takes to put on a camp that takes into consideration the special needs of children on the autism spectrum.

The Classroom and Communication Skills Program. Megan Ahlers & Colleen Hannigan Zillich, $25.50

Practical strategies for educating young children with Autism Spectrum and other developmental disabilities in the public school setting.

The Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS) for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Related Disabilities: Integrating Best Practices throughout the Student’s Day. Shawn Henry & Brenda Smith Myles, $32.50

This comprehensive, yet easy-to-use system allows educators to understand how and when to implement an instructional program for students with autism spectrum disorders. The CAPS process was designed to be used by the child’s educational team, consisting of parents, general educators, special educators, paraprofessionals, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, administrators, psychologists, consultants, siblings, and others who are stakeholders in the student’s education. The structure of this innovative tool ensures consistent use of supports to make certain student success as well as data collection to measure that success.

A Comprehensive Planning Process for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities: the Ziggurat Model and Comprehensive Autism Planning System. Autism Asperger Publishing Company, $7.50

The Ziggurat/CAPS Implementation Manual offers an overview of the Ziggurat Model and CAPS followed by a description of how they can be applied in various settings, an overview of training parameters, and how various settings, an overview of training parameters, and how the process can be used for one student or adopted by an entire system. The manual ends with a brief overview of assessment instruments that can be used to assess the impact of the Ziggurat Model and CAPS on an individual and on the system.

Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism, Revised Edition. Temple Grandin & Kate Duffy, $23.95

This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors. The two authors weave together a unique blend of information and advice based on personal experiences. Temple Grandin draws from her own experience with autism spectrum disorders and her professional career, and Kate Duffy uses her expertise on employment issues and the mother of two teenagers with autistic-like behaviors. The result is an extremely useful and practical book that introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with a major section on the impact ASD has in the workplace, including managing sensory problems, how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, jobs that are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum, and much more. First-hand accounts of job experiences and advice from individuals representing a broad range of careers particularly suited for high-functioning individuals on the autism spectrum round off this exciting new resource.

A "5" Could Make Me Lose Control! An Activity-Based Method for Evaluating and Supporting Highly Anxious Students. Kari Dunn Buron, $24.95

Using this self-contained product, the student literally sorts cards describing highly stressful situations into colorful pockets designating stress levels, ranging from 5-1, as a first step in changing the way he thinks about and responds to emotions such as anxiety, sadness and anger. A laminated erasable page and blank cards enable parents and teachers to individualize this innovative program. Suggestions for how to include it as part of a functional behavior assessment and a problem-solving activity are included.

A ‘5’ Is Against the Law! Social Boundaries Straight Up: an Honest Guide for Teens and Young Adults. Kari Dunn Buron, $22.95

Building on her popular 5-Point Scale, Kari Dunn Buron takes a narrower look at challenging behavior with a particular focus on behaviors that can spell trouble for adolescents and young adults who have difficulty understanding and maintaining social boundaries. The notion behind the 5-point scale is to take an idea or behavior and break it into five parts to make it easier to understand the different degrees of behavior and, eventually, the consequences of one's behavior … Using a direct and simple style with lots of examples and hands-on activities, A ‘5’ Is Against the Law speaks directly to adolescents and young adults.

Friendly Facts: a Fun, Interactive Resource to Help Children Explore the Complexities of Friends and Friendship. Margaret-Anne Carter & Josie Santomauro, $21.95 (ages 7-11)

Making and keeping friends doesn't come easily for some children. Many children need to be taught a range of strategies directed at expanding their social understanding skills, such as reading facial expressions and body language. Friendly Facts, an interactive workbook aimed at children ages 7-11, addresses these challenges by breaking down the complex concept of making friends into simpler ideas. Through fun, engaging activities, children gain real-life knowledge of the major "secrets" of making and keeping friends. By gaining the foundation for making and keeping friends at a crucial age, children are better prepared for successfully interacting with others for the rest of their lives.

Genius Genes: How Asperger Talents Changed the World. Michael Fitzgerald & Brendan O'Brien, $31.95

Genius Genes: How Asperger Talents Changed the World proposes that many famous historical figures had an autistic mind-style, and that this should color the way we approach autism today. Arguing that highly creative people are largely "born and not made," the authors present case studies of the lives of 21 famous individuals, tying their personalities, talents and lifestyles to the major characteristics of Asperger Syndrome. This book's chief importance lies in challenging an often negative perception of autism and Asperger Syndrome by demonstrating that many persons with autism spectrum disorders have lived rich, complex and productive lives, and that their intelligence and special talents contributed hugely to shaping the world that we now know.

Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Addressing Everyday Challenges. Lori Ernsperger & Danielle Wendel, $21.50

Girls Under the Umbrella provides insightful first-hand accounts along with research-based strategies and practical techniques for addressing the unique needs of girls on the spectrum. Each chapter includes descriptions of interventions and strategies designed to improve specific behaviors at home, at school, and in the community. Throughout, the emphasis is on what sets girls apart from boys on the spectrum in an effort to ensure that their unique needs are met and their special talents are fostered and nurtured.

2011 Hidden Curriculum One-A-Day Calendar for Kids: Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations.  Melissa Trautman & Annette Wragge, $18.95

The Hidden Curriculum Calendar for Kids is full of helpful advice that touches on all aspects of growing up - at home, at school and in the community. Parents and teachers alike will love the ease with which entries spur conversations about the countless unwritten social rules that we encounter every day and that can cause confusion and anxiety.

2011 Hidden Curriculum One-a-Day Calendar for Older Adolescents and Adults: Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations. Judy Endow, $18.95

Recognizing the need for more resources for adults on the autism spectrum, Judy Endow, an adult on the spectrum, has based many of the entries on her personal experiences. The thought-provoking hidden curriculum items have broad applicability across adulthood. Items cover topics such as social relationships, community, money matters, workplace and many others.

The Hidden Curriculum: Teaching What is Meaningful, DVD. Brenda Smith Myles, $32.50, DVD 46 minutes

Using common, familiar examples, Brenda Smith Myles emphasizes the importance of teaching hidden curriculum items directly to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and social-cognitive challenges. This DVD is a great companion to the book Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations, co-authored by Smith Myles, delivering a clear presentation on understanding and teaching the unspoken social rules of everyday life.

Initiations and Interactions: Early Intervention Techniques for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teresa Cardon, $21.50

Research suggests an early start is the key to a successful intervention for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. What many don't know is that research also shows that for most early intervention programs to be effective, they must involve a child's primary caregivers, especially when it comes to such an all-pervasive area as communication … If your child is currently receiving several therapies or if you are trying on your own to help encourage and foster communication interactions with your child, take the tools you find helpful in this book and make sure that a "family-centered" approach is part of your weekly regime. If your child is one of the thousands who have been "wait-listed" for services, wait no more — the tools are at your fingertips!

The Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA™ Curriculum: a Program for Emerging Self-Advocates with Autism Spectrum and Other Conditions. Valerie Paradiz, Teacher Manual, $25.50; Student Workbook, $21.95

Self-advocacy plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of life for individuals on the spectrum, in school, at home, in the community, and at work. The more self-awareness people on the spectrum possess, the more they can be players in advocating for their own comfort, happiness, and well-being. This cutting-edge curriculum helps professionals and family members provide children and adults with ASD with safe forums for self-discovery, structured learning activities, and a cumulative understanding of the many facets of self-advocacy. The 12 units included in the Teacher Edition and Student Workbook provide a comprehensive curriculum with detailed lesson plans, worksheets and activities, culminating in the creation of a personal self-advocacy portfolio, a living document that can be adjusted over the life span.

Jay Grows an Alien. Caroline Levine, $14.50, (ages 9 to 14)

Caroline Levine's short novel, Jay Grows an Alien, follows Jay, a young boy with Asperger Syndrome, at school and home. Over the course of the novel, as he deals with bullies, faces the difficulties of a sibling relationship, and befriends a cyborg from outer space, Jay begins to find his place and comes to understand that differences in him and others are unique and special.

The Kaleidoscope Kid is written for children with Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism to remind them of their many special gifts and intellectual strengths. Their outlook and creative ways are truly as variable and colorful as the view through a kaleidoscope. While written for young readers, The Kaleidoscope Kid entertains and educates readers of all ages through light verse and colorful, light-hearted illustrations.

Learning with a Visual Brain in an Auditory World: Visual Language Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ellyn Lucas Arwood, & Carole Kaulitz, $34.95

Children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often present parents and educators with perplexing symptoms. Even though the skills of children with ASD can range from very high to very low, they have similar underlying learning systems. Knowledge about these learning systems helps provide direction for choosing effective assessment and intervention methods for helping individuals with ASD learn to behave, to perform academically, and to become socially competent.

Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Sensorimotor Early Childhood Activity Themes. Jenny Clark Brack, $40.95

Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Dinosaurs. Jenny Clark Brack, $37.95 (DVD, 19 minutes)

Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults. Zosia Zaks, $28.95

Written for adults on the spectrum and those involved – parents, spouses, friends – this book is divided into two sections: life and love. In the life section, the author describes and suggests concrete ways to deal with daily living. In the love section, the author includes a broad spectrum of suggestions for different types of relationships and weaves these together with the core concept of self-esteem.

The Mom’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders. Jan Johnston-Tyler, $23.95

The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders is written primarily for parents of children who have newly been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. It is especially a great resource for the preschool through elementary school years … Above all else, the book arms parents with basic, sound information empowering them to seek out the very best services and programs for their child. From dealing with sensory issues and bullying to staying on top of homework, The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders offers easy-to-use suggestions.

My Andrew: Day-to-Day Living with a Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Wallis Simpson, $25.50

When the author's son was diagnosed with ASD at the age of four, she began collecting files of paperwork from doctors and therapists, test results, IEPs, and her own journal writings. She later combined this information in chronological order and used it as a resource to explain her son to teachers, grandparents, caregivers, therapists, and other parents. The result is My Andrew, a heartfelt look into the first eight years of a family's journey to raise their son with autism. Written in a journal format, this book presents what ASD means to a family's everyday life - the ups and downs, the victories and the setbacks.

My Best Friend Will. Jamie Lowell & Tara Tuchel, $23.95

Enter Willie's world through Jamie's eyes as it unfolds at school, at home, and at play. In the process, you will gain a rich understanding and appreciation of Willie's many unique qualities and come to accept that these are all a part of who he is.

My New School: a Workbook to Help Students Transition to a New School. Melissa Trautman, $23.50

Venturing into the unknown can be scary and when it comes to changing schools, it helps to have a plan. This workbook is a practical guide that will ease the transition and help you to make new friends.

This CD-ROM focuses on strategies which facilitate functional, purposeful communication in the natural environment. Operation Communication explains in a presentation format how to shape and increase a child’s communication using commonplace, everyday situations. The principles of Applied Behavior Analysis are the basis of her strategies. The interactive software incorporates visuals and text to solidify the concepts that are being explained. Some of the topics covered include:

• Prompting
• Requesting
• Words that mean the same thing
• Generalizing concepts
• Using abstract words

Pirates: an Early-Years Group Program for Developing Social Understanding and Social Competence for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Challenges. Margaret Anne Carter & Josie Santomauro, $35.95

Based on a pirate theme, this social understanding program is for preschool-to third-grade children who have social cognitive challenges, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The program is designed to help these children learn constructive social interaction skills in the area of friendship making, social problem solving, and emotional expression. The program is divided into four levels: preschool/kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3, and is to be facilitated during school time by a teacher, counselor, therapist, or paraprofessional (the captain) with either the full class or a small group (the pirates). A newsletter titled "Ship-to-Shore" outlining each adventure is provided for home to ensure that children have an opportunity to transfer their learning across home and school contexts.

Because of the unique needs of children with ASD, it is important to pay special attention to the details of their experience in the medical environment. Designed to help make the medical experience easier for all involved, this book presents information on ASD, the varying developmental levels, interventions, and assessments that medical staff, parents, educators, and key service providers can use to more effectively interact with and support children with ASD while in the medical setting. The information and techniques presented in Prescription for Success can be used by doctors, nurses, medical technicians, residents, interns, and even administrative staff to support children with ASD and their families in what can otherwise be trying circumstances. A CD at the back of the book includes forms and worksheets that can be printed and duplicated.

Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Christina Carnahan & Pamela Williamson, Editors, $64.95

This is a practical and invaluable text for anyone who is interested in helping emergent readers become proficient readers with a particular focus on how the unique characteristics of learners with autism spectrum disorders interact with the development of literacy.

Running on Dreams. Herb Heiman, $22.95

In Running on Dreams, two middle-school boys are tossed together in a story of teenage angst, confusion, and friendship. For adolescents with autism and their neuro-typical peers alike, the book is written from both Justin's and Brad's perspectives as they struggle to understand each other and themselves. Join Brad and Justin as they embark upon several teen benchmarks: the first date, rejection by peers, family pressure to succeed, fitting in with the "right" crowd, experiencing teenage sexuality, and dealing with the "outsider kid" who is perceived as "not cool." Running on Dreams captures many bittersweet and humorous events that bring new insight to a familiar world - the world of two boys whose relationship starts out turbulent but evolves into a friendship of loyalty and trust.

• Describes how parents can document their child’s medical issues, preferences, skill levels, and other information
• Short handouts that can help respite workers understand general topics such as the importance of routines or relaxation strategies
• Case studies illustrate how information about behavior and positive behavior supports might be shared, in a written format, between a parent and respite worker
• Blank forms for parents to use for paper-and-pencil preparation of information material. In addition, an accompanying CD allows parents to use their computer to prepare the information sheets and to print the supplementary handouts.
• References and suggested reading or viewing material

While it is very challenging to prepare someone for the task of childcare, this book helps parents to remember to share the important “stuff” about their particular child.

• Have difficulty with abstract concepts and thoughts
• Have difficulty understanding and regulating emotions
• Have difficulty recognizing, interpreting, and empathizing with the emotions of others
• Find it easier to answer questions with choices versus open-ended questions
• Need cues for how and when to transition from an activity or place to the next & much more

Starting from the premise that no two individuals with AS are the same, Hudson and Myles provide a global perspective of how the core characteristics of AS may appear separately and/or simultaneously, and how they may manifest themselves in a variety of situations.

S.T.O.P. and Relax is a visual curriculum of guided yoga-based movements and breathing exercises for students of all ability levels. This program was created by autism educators to teach students with special needs how to monitor their anxiety levels and make sense of a very stimulating environment. The kit contains 46 teacher direction cards; 46 visual cue cards; a durable display stand for visual cues; easy-to-use manual for quick implementation; a CD with music, guided relaxation and breathing and student booklets for generalizing skills.

Strategies at Hand: Quick and Handy Positive Behavior Support Strategies. Robin Brewer & Tracy Mueller, $11.50

For ease of use, the various sections of this handy reference are divided by colors and intensity of needs.  It also provides a wide range of behavioral supports divided into Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Interventions, and can be easily used by moving from the universal to targeted and finally intensive level of support based on the student's need. In addition to practical suggestions for each level, Strategies at Hand provides a quick overview of how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment, collect data and much more. With this flip-book at their fingertips, teachers will never again have to search for effective behavior management strategies.

Strategies at Hand: Quick and Handy Strategies for Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum. Robin Brewer & Tracy Mueller, $11.50

Strategies at Hand features convenient, easy-to-implement strategies that can be used in all types of educational settings and situations. This at-your-fingertips tool is broken down into five color-coded sections that are easy to locate and use: Learning Environments (classroom, field trips, etc.), Areas of Student Need (communication, behavior, etc.), Transitions (substitute teachers, school assemblies, etc.), Alphabetical Explanations of Terms (functional behavioral assessment, picture communication systems, etc.), and Resources and References. The bookmark size and unique binding of Strategies at Hand make it easy to carry around and to use.

Students with Asperger Syndrome: a Guide for College Personnel. Lorraine Wolf, Jane Thierfeld Brown & G. Ruth Kukiela Bork, $28.50

Timely, practical advice and sound information on how educators and administrators can best support college students with Asperger Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders.

This unique and engagingly illustrated children's book is based on the author's experience working with a fifth grader with autism, helping him recognize his own and others' emotions and, in general, interact with people. Playing on the visual strengths of many on the spectrum, the content of this book comes directly from sketchbooks featuring the drawings of both the child and the adult. Beyond being a fascinating read, the concept can be replicated with other children.

The title says it all! Super Skills: A Social Skills Group Program for Children with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and Related Challenges is SUPER at many levels. Based on a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the unique characteristics of individuals with ASD, Judy Coucouvanis presents 30 lessons grouped under four types of skills necessary for social success: fundamental skills, social initiation skills, getting along with others, and social response skills. Each lesson is highly structured and organized, making it easy for even inexperienced teachers and other group leaders to follow and implement successfully. A series of practical checklists and other instruments provide a solid foundation for assessing students' social skills levels and subsequent planning.

• That’s What’s Different About Me DVD: This interactive DVD contains a brief introduction for teachers and parents, the puppet play, a review of the learning goals and friendship tips, and frequently asked questions.
• That’s What’s Different About Me Program Manual: This manual is designed to assist in implementing the program at home or at school.
• That’s What’s Different About Me Children’s Story and Coloring Book: This story and coloring book tells the story of Crystal and how she and Freddie learned to be better friends.

Unfolding the Tent: Advocating for Your One-of-a-Kind Child. Anne Addison, $22.95

Unfolding the Tent is written for the parents of children with neurological and related disorders, introducing the concept of 'Life Maps' as a systematic approach to developing goals and strategies that guide an individual towards reaching their potential.

Visual Thinking Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: the Language of Pictures. Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Carole Kaulitz & Mabel Brown, $26.95

Visuals of all kinds (photographs, checklists, line drawings, cartoons, flowcharts, stick figures, etc.) are commonly used as supports for individuals on the autism spectrum who tend to think and learn visually. However, not all visuals are created equal and, therefore, visuals don't all work equally well. This companion to Learning with a Visual Brain in an Auditory World helps the reader understand how to match the developmental levels of pictures and visuals to the developmental level of the person looking at the visual. In this way, appropriate visuals provide the language development for children with autism spectrum disorders. Drawing from their experience with children and youth for decades, the authors also show how effective communication can help reduce the confusion and anxiety that often lead to behavioral outbursts.

The Way to A: Empowering Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Neurological Disorders to Monitor and Replace Aggression and Tantrum Behavior. Hunter Manasco, $20.50

Children with ASD are often confused by our world of rules and consequences, including how their behavior impacts another person or situation. The result is often aggressive behavior. The Way to A, designed for children ages 3 to 9 years old, presents a simple, logical, and systematic strategy that clarifies and sequentially teaches the child how to manage his behavior by engaging in forethought and self-analysis before acting out. Developed with visual learners in mind, the book offers the laminated pages that can be written on and wiped clean as new situations come up. The illustrations are delightful and use the concrete nature of red and green, “A” and “B,” to illustrate correct and incorrect pathways. In addition, thinking bubbles, arrows, and boxes help make the book easy to follow and understand. The flowchart at the end of the book can be used as an assessment tool for the student to review his behavioral situations – another visual and effective way to illustrate positive choices the child has made and celebrate the successful moments.

When My Worries Get Too Big: a Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety. Kari Dunn Buron, foreword by Brenda Smith Myles, $17.95

Losing control can cause major problems for children with ASD. Used in conjunction with The Incredible 5-Point Scale, When My Worries Get Too Big is delightfully illustrated and offers simple strategies for managing emotions as children react to events in their daily lives. A wonderful tool for helping children with ASD to enjoy themselves in a relaxed and self-confident way.

With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Socially Challenged Kids provides practical, easy-to-use techniques for even the busiest school personnel. Using familiar case studies in an easy-to-read format, this manual provides step-by-step instructions for how to implement Circles of Friends, participation in extracurricular activities, and professional Learning Teams to create both accepting peers and staff. Written by a teacher ‘in the trenches,’ the book includes reproducible worksheets, Learning Team and Book Club study guides, Circle meeting forms and activities, charts, and checklists … everything you need to create your own supportive community for the kids you care about.

The Ziggurat Model: a Framework for Designing Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Expanded Edition. Ruth Aspy, & Barry Grossman, $56.95 (Includes Individual Strengths and Skills Inventory (ISSI) and a special section on Ziggurat-CAPS Integration)

Also:

The Ziggurat Model, Textbook Edition: Desigining Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Ruth Aspy, & Barry Grossman, $73.75

UCC-CL: Underlying Characteristics Checklist Manual, a Needs Assessment Tool to Facilitate Intervention Design for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ruth Aspy & Barry Grossman, $26.95. Includes instruction manual and 20 copies of assessment tool. UCC-CL French Edition, $29.95

UCC-HF: Underlying Characteristics Checklist Manual, a Needs Assessment Tool to Facilitate Intervention Design for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ruth Aspy & Barry Grossman, $28.50. Includes instruction manual and 20 copies of assessment tool. UCC-HF French Edition, $29.95

Social Skills Solutions is a hands-on manual that provides instruction on building a social skills program and presents effective methods for teaching specific goals … the book addresses issues and skills that are often overlooked in other manuals. There is a comprehensive checklist to be used as an assessment of skills and as a method of creating goals for individual students. Concrete strategies are broken down into simple steps for using visuals, video modeling, peer play and natural occurring situations to facilitate social skills learning. Reproducible worksheets to reinforce these skills are also included for easy implementation.

Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior. David Cummings, $56.95
This detailed and fascinating book is written for both the general reader and the health or education professional as a guide to the exciting world of the genetics and chemistry of behavior.

Packed with information on all aspects of Tourette syndrome, including chapters on:

• ADHD and obsessive-compulsive behaviors
• conduct disorders
• learning disorders and dyslexia
• sexual problems
• mood disorders
• addictive behaviors (alcoholism, drug abuse, compulsive eating, gambling)
• genetics; structure and chemistry of the brain; role of dopamine and serotonin in behavior
• detailed chapters on all the medications used and their side effects; psychological treatment and school problems …

The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander: From Pre-School to High School, How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence, 2nd Edition. Barbara Coloroso, $21.95; CD $16.95

Barbara Coloroso now brings her extensive experience in conflict resolution, parent education and her tremendous passion to the topic of bullying. She argues that the solution is in prevention and that the focus should be on raising confident and resilient children by "teaching them how to think, not just what to think". She discusses hazing, school cliques and the "double whammy" of racist bullying. Responsibility is placed on the parents, schools and communities to take early action with appropriate interventions, not punishment, for the bullies and onlookers, in addition to providing support for the victim. Coloroso also discusses the weakness of "zero tolerance" policies, which might be easy to administer but don't address the deeper issues. The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander is an accessible guide for concerned parents, educators and communities on the topic of bullying and violence that urges us all to take a stand.

Just Because It Isn’t Wrong Doesn’t Make It Right: Teaching Kids To Think and Act Ethically. Barbara Coloroso, $22.00

In her now-classic ‘kids are worth it!’ Barbara Coloroso’s underlying parenting vision ascribed to parents the responsibility to teach the next generation how to think, not just what to think, so that they may grow into the best people they can be.

Now, in this groundbreaking new book—a natural extension and a profound deepening of her original vision—Coloroso shows parents how to nurture their children’s ethical lives, from preschool through adolescence.

There can be no more necessary book for our times.We live in a world where children are so often given the message that the ends justify the means; where harmful, even violent behavior—in families, in communities, and around the world—goes unnoticed, unmitigated, and often unrepented; where children’s ethical education can come from a T-shirt slogan or bumper sticker, an Internet site, or the evening news; where rigid moral absolutism or moral relativism has replaced true ethical thinking. In a world such as ours, Just Because It’s Not Wrong Doesn’t Make It Right is an essential tool.

Rich in advice and anecdotes, Barbara Coloroso offers no less than an ethical vision, one rooted in deep caring, by which we and succeeding generations may not only live, but thrive.

Kids Are Worth It: Raising Resilient, Responsible, Compassionate Kids, Revised 2010. Barbara Coloroso, $22.00

Barbara Coloroso delivers a powerful message that good parenting begins by treating kids with dignity and respect, giving them a sense of power in their own lives and offering them opportunities to make decisions, take responsibility for their actions and to learn from their mistakes. Rejecting the quick-fix solutions of punishment and rewards, Coloroso shows how to use the very stuff of family life to help you guide your children to become self-disciplined, responsible, resilient and compassionate human beings.

Parenting Through Crisis: Helping Kids in Times of Loss, Grief and Change, Barbara Coloroso, $19.99

When families are facing crisis, parents struggle with how to best nurture and support their children. Parenting Through Crisis offers practical guidance through difficult situations and shows caring adults what they can do to help children facing trauma or loss. Barbara Coloroso's deep love and respect for children once again shine in her compassionate look at parenting during times of chaos and uncertainty. Kids are worth it!

Parenting Wit & Wisdom from Barbara Coloroso, Barbara Coloroso, $13.99

This pocket-sized book is a perfect companion to the earlier books, Parenting Through Crisis and Kids are Worth It! Parenting Wit & Wisdom is a portable reminder of the wisdom and advice that has made Barbara Coloroso an internationally respected speaker, author and educator. For those new to her work, it is a great introduction to Barbara Coloroso's parenting philosophy and effective strategies.

Conversation Starters: Simple Steps that Teach Conversation. $11.50 each

The simple-to-use cards help children to practice conversational skills in simple steps. Each set includes six different topics. The front of each card poses a fun and interesting question about the topic. Flip it over and the beginning of the answer is on the back, encouraging children to fill in the blanks and learn spontaneous conversation.

Conversation Starters: Every Day Conversation. Conversation Starters: Home and Family.
Conversation Starters: School.
Conversation Starters: Things I Like to Do.

Conversations in Pictures: Daily Living Skills. Natural Learning Concepts, $14.50

Conversations in Pictures: Out and About. Natural Learning Concepts, $14.50

Conversations in Pictures visually shows how a conversation takes place between two people. Children learn to stay on topic while they converse with adults and peers. The child learns conversation in two stages. They learn how to respond appropriately to questions and they learn to initiate by asking the questions first. The set is very easy to work with. The cards come on a ring and the cards easily flip over. Each card has a question with a picture on the front. As you flip it over, the child is prompted by a picture and the beginning of the answer on the back. Switch it around when children are learning to initiate conversation.

Learn To Respond Appropriately: Increase Every Day Interaction. Natural Learning Concepts, $14.50

This laminated ring set contains thirty-two clear, crisp photographs of social situations. Teaching is easy since the back of each card has appropriate responses as well as a description of the card.

Learn to Talk about......Animals,
Learn to Talk about......Sports,
Learn to Talk about......Household Items,
Learn to Talk about......Nature and Outdoor Play,
Learn to Talk about......Vehicles and Occupations,
Learn to Talk about......Food & Appliances,
Learn to Talk about......Toys, Baby and Clothes,

Mastering Mathematics Volume 1. Natural Learning Concepts, $19.95

The workbook comes with laminated cards and helps learners focus on basic math skills that children learn in Kindergarten and Pre-K. There are 20 pages in this workbook, which comes with ten number cards and ten picture cards. Skills included are:

• match picture to number
• addition
• fill in the blanks
• least to most
• match the word to a number
• identify shapes
• learn to count backwards

Move About Activity Cards: Quick and Easy Sensory Activities to Help Children Refocus, Calm Down. David Jereb & Kathy Jereb, $22.50

This colorful 64-card deck provides fun-filled activities that will help children develop their sensory-motor skills in a game-like format. These cards offer delightful activities for children of all ages and abilities. Many activities require no special equipment, while others make use of standard, classroom equipment to develop children's sensory-motor skills and improve their learning and behavior. Includes 64 cards on a convenient a snap-ring holder, "How to Use" pamphlet, and sturdy storage box.

• Now I Get It! The Beach and the Playground.
• Now I Get It! Saying Excuse Me & Please and Thank You.
• Now I Get It! Getting Angry & Sharing
• Now I Get It! Answering Questions & Saying Hi and Bye
• Now I Get It! The Restaurant & The Movies
• Now I Get It! Fire Drills & Assembly
• Now I Get It! Talking About My Day & When Things Change
• Now I Get It! Getting Ready for School & Getting Ready for Bed
• Now I Get It! I Don't Understand & Getting Help, Giving Help
• Now I Getit! Playing With a Friend & Winning and Losing

Patterns — No Problem! Essential Concept for Understanding Math. Natural Learning Concepts, $23.95

Question Series — Community Outings

Question Series — Entertainment

Question Series — In the Home

Shapes, Colors and Numbers: Workbook and Laminated Cards. Natural Learning Concepts, $18.50

Great workbook with laminated cards. There are ten shape cards, ten number cards and ten colour cards. There are 20 pages in this workbook. Children love this reinforcing workbook and card set. No writing required; simply place the card in the correct square.

Talking Together Social Stories. Natural Learning Concepts, $10.95 each

Like the Now I Get It Social Story Books for younger children, these simple picture books designed for older children and teens cover topical issues that many on the autism spectrum struggle with. Each book has two stories that clarify daily routines and explain social rules. The comprehension questions at the end of each story ensure reinforcement and understanding.

Talking Together: Classroom Behavior & On the School Bus.

Talking Together: Dealing with Bullies & Stranger Danger.

Talking Together: Making Mistakes & Making Responsible Choices.

Talking Together: Sometimes I Have to Wait & When to Say Thanks.

Talking Together: Social Rules & Having a Conversation.

Talking Together: Talking on the Telephone.

Things That Go Together and The Reason Why. Natural Learning Concepts, $19.95

What Doesn't Belong? Teach Reasoning Skills. Natural Learning Concepts, $23.95

Altering Hospital Maternity Culture: Current Evidence for the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Sue Cox, $22.95

Recent advancement in our knowledge of the early physiology of neonates in the first hours and days after their birth provides excellent evidence on how following the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) will lead to exclusive breastfeeding, decreased breast pathology, decreased infant morbidity and safe parenting following discharge. The evidence in this easy-to-read, well referenced book will help in your quest for BFHI accreditation for your maternity unit. 

Balancing Breast and Bottle: Reaching Your Breastfeeding Goals.  Amy Peterson & Mindy Harmer, $26.50

Authors Amy Peterson and Mindy Harmer help mothers solve the dilemma of how to feed a breastfed baby during separation, while protecting the breastfeeding relationship and making sure that every mother can reach her breastfeeding goals. The authors’ combined professions of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Speech-Language Pathologist bring two unique and informed perspectives in selecting and using artificial nipples for a breastfed baby.

Balancing Breast and Bottle helps mothers understand the basics of breastfeeding and how a baby’s suck can be used to select the best bottle nipple. Tips for collecting, storing, and stockpiling milk are included, along with various pumping scenarios to ensure that the baby’s bottles are loaded with as much breastmilk as possible. In this book, mothers will learn how to find the ideal balance between breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle-feeding for their own family. By following the tips in this book, every mother can feel confident that her baby will eat when they are apart.

Physicians Wight, Morton & Kim discuss the use of human milk and the support of breastfeeding for the premature infant and for all NICU infants. They provide the “how” and “why”, to enable caregivers and parents the evidence and support needed to implement a breastmilk strategy and develop breastmilk as the standard of care for all newborns.

Breastfeeding after Breast and Nipple Procedures: a Guide for Healthcare Professionals. Diana West & Elliot Hirsch, $21.95

Breastfeeding after breast or nipple procedures can be challenging. Lactation consultant Diana West and plastic surgeon Elliot Hirsch have teamed up to cover a variety of pertinent issues including:

• Predicting lactation capability after breast and nipple procedures
• Effects of tissue healing upon lactation capability
• Effects of diagnostic, ablative and therapeutic procedures upon lactation functionality
• Breastfeeding during chemotherapy
• Effects of cosmetic breast surgeries on breastfeeding
• Lactation management in the post-breast or post-nipple surgical mother
• Supplementation to maximize breastfeeding
• Post-surgical complications after breastfeeding

For those who need reliable information on how various breast procedures and surgeries will affect breastfeeding in the mother’s they work with, this book is an invaluable resource.

Breastfeeding Conditions and Diseases: a Reference Guide. Anne Merewood & Barbara Phillipp, $13.95

The essential reference guide for health care professionals…a unique compilation of evidence-based knowledge and practical information on breastfeeding in medically complicated situations. Covering challenges as complex as chylothorax and as simple as the common cold, this compact yet comprehensive guide examines a wide range of maternal and infant health issues and asks in each case, can this mother or baby breastfeed? Answers are based on current medical research, and come complete with clinical tips and information on the pertinent benefits of breastmilk.

Breastfeeding and Diseases: a Reference Guide.  E. Stephen Buescher & Susan Hatcher, $29.95

Breastfeeding and Diseases describes common diseases that mothers and babies may have, how the disease is usually treated and explains how breastfeeding may or may not be affected. Practical, current in formation in an easy-to-use format makes this a great reference for any breastfeeding resource library.

Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant: Improving Care and Outcomes. Marsha Walker, $22.95

In this well-referenced monograph, Marsha Walker describes the late preterm infant, discusses contributors to late preterm birth, and explains the importance of the last six weeks of gestation. She discusses the impact of birth interventions on breastfeeding the late preterm infant and explains why mothers of late preterm infants may be at increased risk of delayed lactogenesis II. Includes:

• Breastfeeding management guidelines for the late preterm infant
• Issues such as hypothermia, hypoglycemia, respiratory instability, hypotonia, and immature feeding skills, and their impact on breastfeeding
• How to provide latch assistance, assess feedings at the breast, when to supplement, how to use bottles and artificial nipples, how to help others initiate and maintain maternal milk supply, and ways to optimize milk production
• Information on individualized feeding plans for moms to follow after discharge, including a sample plan.

This is the classic Reference on the treatment of various syndromes in breastfeeding women. Specifically designed for health care professionals…this text provides suitable medications and therapies for many of the most common syndromes in breastfeeding mothers." "Written by a leading authority on medication use in breastfeeding mothers, and a boarded obstetrician/gynecologist, this work provides suggestions on the best possible approach to managing the many conditions/diseases seen in breastfeeding mothers.

Hale & Hartmann's Textbook of Human Lactation. Edited by Thomas Hale & Peter Hartmann, $110.95; Study Guide $47.95

Hale & Hartmann's Textbook of Human Lactation is a compilation of chapters on the science of human lactation. Written by the foremost scientists in their fields, these chapters cover everything from the composition of human milk to why breastfed infants need supplemental vitamin D; to how a variety of medications impact the breastfeeding couple. All breastfeeding health care providers need this textbook in their resource library!

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History and Assessment: It’s All in the Details. Denise Altman, $22.95

Lactation consultant Denise Altman discusses the information that should be obtained during the history taking part of the patient interview and shows how this information offers triggers for close observation during the physical assessment that help the health provider identify breastfeeding problems. Examples, case studies, and sample forms are included to better show the process.

Immunobiology of Human Milk: How Breastfeeding Protects Babies. Lars Hanson, $7.95

The Immunobiology of Human Milk provides a thorough and unique understanding of the wondrous biology of the immune components in human milk and how they protect the breastfed infant against infections and promote the infant's growth and neurodevelopment.

The Latch and Other Keys to Successful Breastfeeding. Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman, $29.95

• Why do so many moms end up weaning before their babies are more than a few weeks old?
• How do you help a mom have a successful breastfeeding experience?
• What is the benefit of skin-to-skin contact for newborns and how will it help breastfeeding be more successful?
• What about the baby who is gaining well for a time, then starts acting hungry after breastfeeding? What’s going on and how do you fix it?
• Can a baby with a cleft lip or palate breastfeed successfully?

Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman have helped thousands of breastfeeding moms and babies with all kinds of problems. In this practical, informative book, they share their insights and techniques for helping moms and babies overcome their problems and breastfeed successfully. This book is a must for every health provider who helps breastfeeding moms and babies. The Latch includes protocols, assessment guides, and pictures as well as extensive references for further research on any of the topics.

A Medication Guide for Breastfeeding Moms. Thomas Hale & Ghia McAfee, $23.95

Written specifically for mothers, A Medication Guide for Breastfeeding Moms covers the most common drugs taken by breastfeeding moms. Using current research, it rates each drug for safety during lactation, providing the reader with an explanation of how drugs enter breastmilk and any harmful effects they may cause. The book covers both over-the-counter and prescribed medications, common herbs and remedies, and street drugs.

Medications and Mothers’ Milk 2010, 14th Edition. Thomas Hale, $40.95

Packed with more than 900 detailed references to drugs, diseases, vaccines and other material, Medications and Mothers Milk 2010 provides the clinician with easily understood recommendations about the use of medications while breastfeeding. All healthcare professionals who work with breastfeeding mothers and babies should include a current edition of this valuable book in their reference library.

Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Depression: Evidence-based Support of Omega-3s, Bright Light Therapy, Exercise, Social Support, Psychotherapy, and St. John’s Wort. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, $22.95

Pregnant and postpartum women are at increased risk for depression, and the health effects of depression for both mother and baby are too serious to ignore. Dr. Kendall-Tackett summarizes current research and provides an evidence base for non-drug treatment modalities and how they impact breastfeeding. Drawing on research from the field of psycho-neuro-immunology, she describes why these treatments alleviate depression, and the specific clinical applications for each approach. These modalities are breastfeeding-friendly and offer mothers viable treatment alternatives that preserve the breastfeeding relationship.

Nonprescription Drugs for the Breastfeeding Mother. Frank Nice, $23.95

Nonprescription medications are the most commonly used drugs by breastfeeding mothers. This book offers guidelines to help mothers and health care professionals who work with them, to make safe decisions when using over the counter medications. Includes information on over 1400 common over-the counter medications, from antihistamines to zinc products.

The Problem with Breastfeeding: a Personal Reflection. James Akre, $23.95

What is the problem with breastfeeding — is it between mothers and babies, society and big business, or something else entirely? Who is winning the Formula War and whose side is government on anyway? What is the role of the media here? Join James Akre on his unconventional journey toward a fresh perspective on breast milk and breastfeeding and find out why he has concluded that:

• The "breast is best" mantra is totally passé
• The primary barrier to more and longer breastfeeding is society-wide ignorance
• Health professionals have no excuse for not routinely backing breastfeeding
• We need to return formula use to what it is: an emergency nutrition intervention
• We can turn things around within a generation provided we make the right moves

Do you want to breastfeed your baby, but do not think you can because you have to go back to work? Are you concerned about the challenges of combining breastfeeding and a full-time job? Working without Weaning describes in detail how you can work and still breastfeed your baby, with stories and advice from mothers who have been in your shoes.

Working without Weaning gives you step-by-step guidance to help you work and continue to breastfeed, including:

• Talking to your boss about breastfeeding in a language they will understand
• Figuring out the time and place to pump during the day
• Maintaining your milk supply when you are pumping
• Choosing the best pump for your needs
• Storing and feeding breastmilk from a bottle
• Getting enough rest when you have work all day and baby all night
• Keeping balance in your life
• Supplementing without weaning
• And most importantly, preserving your breastfeeding relationship with your baby when you are together.

Tasks Galore Let’s Play: Structured Steps to Social Engagement and Symbolic Play. Laurie Eckenrode, Kathy Hearsey, Pat Fennell & Beth Reynolds, $68.95

The fourth book in the popular Tasks Galore resource series for parents, teachers and therapists utilizes play as the program foundation for learning. These strategies are based on evolving evidence that teaching play skills can increase young children’s symbolic understanding and, thus, have an impact on their imitation, language and social skills.

The third book in the series, Tasks Galore: Making Groups Meaningful is designed to aid teachers, parents and therapists in applying structured teaching techniques within classroom groups, school specials, and even parties! Photos depict preschool and elementary groups. Concepts are applicable to all ages.

Tasks Galore for the Real World. Kathy Hearsey, Laurie Eckenrode & Pat Fennell, $48.95

Tasks Galore for the Real World, the second book in the Tasks Galore set, is a valuable tool for preparing older elementary students, adolescents, and adults for independence in the home, school, community, or workplace. Forty-three colorful photo pages present task ideas in these categories:

• Developing and Teaching Functional Goals
• Domestic Skills
• Vocational Skills
• Independent Living Skills
• Job Sites & School Transition Ideas