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This book addresses the specific mental health needs of girls and young women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Looking at the ways autism presents differently in girls than in boys, and the mental health conditions that occur most frequently in girls with ASD, this is the essential guide for clinicians and educators on tailoring interventions…
As anyone living in a family affected by autism will testify, children with autism can have a lot to contend with. While not naturally angrier than anyone else, the difficulties and uncertainties that they face in everyday life can at times be difficult to cope with. Many families affected by autism have to deal with…
As seen on the BBC documentary, Inside Our Autistic Minds, with Chris Packham ‘Full of wisdom and positivity’ Professor Nicola Martin One of the biggest challenges for the parent of any autistic child is how best to support and guide them through the situations in life which might cause them greater stress, anxiety and worry than if they…
How do you feel when you bite into a pear… wear a feather boa… stand in a noisy auditorium… or look for a friend in a crowd? Living Sensationally explains how people’s individual sensory patterns affect the way we react to everything that happens to us throughout the day. Some people will adore the grainy…
This book is ideal for parents and carers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 2 – 9 (and potentially older depending on developmental level), who are looking for guidance and proactive behavioural strategies in managing tantrums and meltdowns. It offers an empathetic approach and provides explanations of what goes on in the brain…
Are you constantly struggling to keep your mood in check because of the strain of parenting a sensitive child with special needs? Do you find yourself not feeling like YOU anymore because it takes every ounce of your mental focus not to break down? You strive to give your very best to your children…
Do you avoid things you want to do? Or resist every day demands like tooth brushing, that seem small to other people? Do you make sure no one sees how anxious you are?It might be PDA.What is PDA? What does it feel like? What does it involve?PDA stands for ‘pathological demand avoidance’. It describes a…
People with autism spectrum conditions may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. People with Autism Behaving Badly offers effective, long-term strategies to help resolve common problem behaviours such as physical aggression, self-injury, verbal abuse, rudeness and property damage. The book is organised around the common messages…
Sensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and paediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research findings on SPD. Now in its fourteenth printing, with more than 50,000 copies…
The Autism Discussion Page green book covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviours, stretching comfort zones, discipline, and school issues. It also provides more general teaching and mentoring strategies for coaching children on the autism spectrum in basic daily living strategies to improve their day-to-day lives. Based on posts on the popular online community page and…
Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming…
The Blinks books are magical novels for children aged 7-11 and their families, each one entwined with a different emotional & behavioural concept. Shan is a normal girl in many ways, who has a normal life, but one thing Shan has which many other children don’t is buckets and buckets of sadness. Over time Shan…
The Blinks books are magical novels for children aged 7-11 and their families, each one entwined with a different emotional & behavioural concept. Nazim has always been shy but the older he gets, the more he begins to hate his shyness. It makes him lack in confidence and leaves it difficult for him to make…
The Blinks books are magical novels for children aged 7-11 and their families, each one entwined with a different emotional & behavioural concept. Mandy is 9 years old and has always been a worrier but recently her worrying has started to affect her well-being, friendships, sleep, general health and even her learning. She also becomes…
This guide for parents is a complete introduction to autism and anxiety. Drawing on the author’s clinical experience working with children and their families, it provides parents and carers with everything they need to know to help support their child. It covers the basics such as what anxiety is, how it manifests behaviourally and why…
Written by Naoki Higashida when he was only thirteen, this remarkable book provides a rare insight into the often baffling behaviour of autistic children. Using a question and answer format, Naoki explains things like why he talks loudly or repeats the same questions, what causes him to have panic attacks, and why he likes to…