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Hbk | 32pp | 9781849056342 2015 | Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$19.99 | NZ$19.99 | 210x210mm | UK

I am an Aspie Girl: A book for young girls with autism spectrum conditionsBY DANUTA BULHAK- PATERSON

AFTERWORD BY TONY ATWOOD

In this book, Lizzie explains what it’s like to be an Aspie Girl, including how she has a special talent for blending in with her

friends and how she gets really tired after being at school all day. This book will help Aspie Girls, aged 5 years, and over to understand their diagnosis, recognise their unique strengths and celebrate their differences, and find ways of coping with difficulties.

Pbk | 160pp | 9781785922770 2017.12 | Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$29.99 | NZ$37.99 | 216x140mm | UK

Talking with Your Child about Their Autism Diagnosis: A Guide for ParentsBY RAELENE DUNDON

Telling your child about their autism diagnosis can be daunting. Will they be better off for knowing? What’s the right way to tell them? Should you inform anyone else too?

Raelene Dundon has all the tips you’ll need. In this concise book, she sets out case studies, examples and resources that will equip you to make

your own informed choices and help your whole family to live well with autism. The book also explores the pros and cons of sharing the diagnosis with others, including family, friends, school staff and your child’s classmates, and guides you through what to do if others don’t understand or accept the diagnosis.

Pbk | 216pp | 9781785922749 | 2017 Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$29.99 | NZ$37.99 | 229x152mm | UK

The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Children aged 2-10 on the Autism SpectrumBY JEANETTE PURKIS AND EMMA GOODALL

One of the challenges around a diagnosis of autism in a young person is that it can unintentionally lead to dependence and a lack of resilience and confidence. Children and young people with autism have the capacity to be independent and resilient which can help them live independently or be supported to live a fulfilling life.

This book empowers parents of autistic children aged two to ten to help them promote resilience in their child. Full of activities, this practical resource will help guide parents on how to build the foundations of resilience and independence in their children.

Pbk | 416pp | 9781843106692 2008 | Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$37.99 | NZ$44.99 | 246x173mm | UK

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s SyndromeBY TONY ATTWOOD

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger’s syndrome. It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults. Essential reading for families and individuals affected by Asperger’s Syndrome as well as teachers, professionals, and employers coming into contact with people with AS.

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Difference Not Disorder: Understanding Autism Theory in Practice BY CATHERINE HARVEY

Interventions and educational approaches for children with ASD have developed in response to the different models for how autism has been constructed and understood. This book explores the evolving theories on autism and how these have impacted the interventions and outcomes in education. Drawing on thirty years of professional experience and detailed research, Harvey exposes

the myths around autism, advocates for understanding autism as difference rather than impairment, and provides practical guidance on teaching and learning, behaviour management, addressing sensory and physical needs of children with ASD.


How to Start, Carry On and End Conversations: Scripts for Social Situations for People on the Autism SpectrumBY PAUL JORDAN

Do you find it hard to make friends? Do you struggle to know what to say to start a conversation? In this book, Paul Jordan, who is on the autism spectrum, explains how to make sense of everyday social situations you might encounter at school, university or in other group

settings. He reveals how, with the use of just 65 simple words, it is possible to create ‘scripts for thinking’ that break conversations down into small chunks and help you to think of what to say.


Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and ProfessionalsBY TONY ATTWOOD

Tony Attwood’s guide will assist assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.

The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter

on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome.

Pbk | 80pp | 9781843108917 2008 | Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$14.99 | NZ$19.99 | UK

Why Do I Have To? A Book for Children Who Find Themselves Frustrated by Everyday RulesBY LAURIE LEVENTHAL-BELFER

Why do I have to go to school before the show that I am watching is over? Why do I have to wear shoes and a jacket when I go outside? Rules like these can be really frustrating - but they don’t have to be!

Why do I have to? looks at a set of everyday situations that provide

challenges for children at home, with their friends, and at school. Leventhal-Belfer empathises with children’s wish to do things their way, explains clearly why their way does not work, and provides a list of practical suggestions for how to cope with these challenges and avoid feelings of frustration. This is the ideal book for children who have difficulty coping with the expectations of daily living, as well as for their parents and the professionals who work with them.


The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism SpectrumJEANETTE PURKIS, EMMA GOODALL AND JANE NUGENT

Drawing on their own clinical and lived experiences of the autism spectrum, the authors of this guide provide readers who are on the autism spectrum and have a mental illness with strategies to overcome difficulties and achieve greater wellbeing. Amongst others, the book covers topics such as medication, stigma, therapy pets and psychotherapy.

Pbk | 184pp | 9781843108184 | 2018 Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$34.99 | NZ$39.99 | UK

Medical Aspects of Autism and Asperger SyndromeBY MOHAMMAD GHAZIUDDIN

People with autism are at a higher risk of having additional medical conditions, so increased care should be taken to ensure any other needs are detected early and effectively managed. This book is the perfect aid for doing so, providing detailed information on the range of possible further conditions, including epilepsy, eating disorders or genetic conditions.

Written for both parents and practitioners, including students, it shows how these medical conditions can be identified, and explains the range of possible treatments that are available that may improve the quality of life of the affected person.

Pbk | 240pp | 9781785924743 | 2018 Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$38.99 | NZ$48.99 | 229x152mm | UK


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Hbk | 72pp | 9781785924033 | 2018 Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$29.99 | NZ$36.99 | UK

Winston Wallaby Can’t Stop Bouncing: What to do about hyperactivity in children including those with ADHD, SPD and ASD

This fun, illustrated storybook will help children aged 5-10 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) recognise their sensory needs and develop tools to support them. A helpful introduction for parents and carers explains hyperactivity and how it can affect a child’s perception of the world, and the appendices at the back provide useful strategies to be adopted at school and at home.


The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger̀ s SyndromeDeep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but

when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened. This vibrant fully illustrated children’s storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to ‘tame the red beast’ and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger’s Syndrome.


The Panicosaurus: Managing Anxiety in Children Including Those with Asperger SyndromeHave you ever felt a sense of dread and worry creeping over you? That might be the

Panicosaurus coming out to play… With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets Mabel know there is really nothing to be afraid of, she discovers different ways to manage Panicosaurus, and defeat the challenges he creates for her. This fun, easy-to-read, and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encourage them to banish their own Panicosauruses with help from Mabel’s strategies.


The Disappointment Dragon: Learning to Cope With Disappointment (For All Children and Dragon Tamers, Including Those with Asperger Syndrome)


The Green-Eyed Goblin: What to do about jealousy - for all children including those on the Autism SpectrumThis illustrated story-book explains jealousy

through the story of Theo and his Green-Eyed Goblin. It encourages children to talk about their feelings and learn how to subdue their own Green-Eyed Goblin for good. A section of tried and tested techniques for using with children and a helpful introduction for parents and carers is included.

When things don’t go our way, the Disappointment Dragon can come to visit and take us down to his home in the Valley of Despair. The Disappointment Dragon sometimes comes to see us all and, if we let him, he can make us feel sad or angry. The fun characters in this charming, fully illustrated storybook will help children to cope with, and discuss openly, their feelings of disappointment. There are many creative suggestions on how to banish the Disappointment Dragon and an introduction for adults explaining disappointment in children.


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Hbk | 72pp | 9781843104810 | 2006 Jessica Kingsley Publishers A$24.99 | NZ$32.99 | 210x210mm | UK

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This book takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS. This engaging book is an ideal, gentle introduction to the world of AS.

All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly rec-ognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD.

Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colourful images and astute explanations to explore with gentle humour what it means to live with anxiety day-to-day, and how to begin to deal with it.

Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows neurotypicals how Aspies see and experience the world. Each page brings to light traits that many Aspies have in common, from sensitive hearing and an aversion to bright lights and strong smells, to literal thinking and difficulty understanding social rules and reading body language and facial expressions.

When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, little do they know of the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with AS and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along with it. Age Range: 8-14 years.

On the verge of being diagnosed with Social Syndrome, Astie stumbles upon Danny who has landed in a forbidden flight machine. To protect him, Astie persuades Jakob to tamper with the Overseer’s memory. On the run from the Monitors together, Astie calls on her unique qualities to forge a friendship with the stranger and discover his reason for coming to the island. Age Range: 8-14 years.

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