MADI GOES SHOPPING # THE EVERYDAY AUTISM SERIES by MONIQUE CAIN

$12.95 AUD

Category: Autism | Series: The Everyday Autism Series

Blue-eyed Madi has a difficult gift. She looks just like all the other kids you see at the shops, but she is different - she has autism. Being in a shopping centre or supermarket full of strangers, noises, colours, and smells presents a whole new set of challenges to Madi. The delightful illustrations a nd simple rhyming text help us see the shops through Madi's eyes. It makes a great classroom read-aloud. ...Show more

Never Give Up! by MONIQUE CAIN

$24.95 AUD

Category: Autism

Never Give Up! Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of an Autism Parent is the honest and heart-wrenching story of the Cain's family's journey from diagnosis and despair to inspiration and cautious hope for the future written to encourage other parents of children with autism. Monique shares her struggles and the lessons she learned along the way about herself, about life, and about loving her children and accepting them for who they are. She also shares some practical tips that will help anyone who deals with the daily struggles of engaging with children with autism and helping them achieve their potential. This is great book to read yourself for its insight into daily life with an autistic child to share with friends and family who have children with autism. You can read it from cover to cover for inspiration and ideas, and dip into it over and over for the practical advice and encouragement which radiates from every page.--Back cover. ...Show more

Madi - Everyday Autism Series by 3MT Media Pty Ltd; Wee Brand (Cover Design by, Designed by); Hilton Copy (Editor); Andrew Louis (Illustrator)

$12.95 AUD

Category: Autism | Series: The Everyday Autism Series

Blue-eyed Madi has a difficult gift. From a distance she looks just like most other kids her age, but Madi has autism. The delightful illustrations and simple rhyming text help us see the world through Madi's eyes and makes a great classroom read-aloud. This book tells about Madi's early years and how h ard it was to discover what was going on inside her precious body and heart. ...Show more

I Am Thomas by MONIQUE CAIN

$14.95 AUD

Category: Autism | Series: The Everyday Autism Series

Thomas loves to dress up and act out stories. He delights in exploring different textures and loses himself in his own world. He looks like any other boy his age, but struggles to find the words he needs to explain how he is feeling. See the world through Thomas' eyes and understand how his autism somet imes means that his response to everyday challenges is hard for others to understand and accept. ...Show more

MADI AT KINDER # THE EVERYDAY AUTISM SERIES by MONIQUE CAIN

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Category: Autism | Series: The Everyday Autism Series

Blue-eyed Madi has a difficult gift. From a distance she looks just like most other kids her age, but Madi has autism. The delightful illustrations and simple rhyming text help us see the world through Madi's eyes. It makes a great classroom read-aloud. This book was written to help Madi's classmates, t eachers, friends, and family understand what is happening inside her head, so that they can work and play alongside her. ...Show more

MADI STARTS SCHOOL # THE EVERYDAY AUTISM SERIES by MONIQUE CAIN

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Category: Autism | Series: The Everyday Autism Series

Blue-eyed Madi is growing up, and now it is time for her to go to school. It's not always easy for Madi to cope with change because she has a difficult gift - she has autism. At school, Madi learns many things and so do her classmates and her teachers. We all know it's not easy being different, especial ly when you struggle to find words to express yourself. ...Show more

The Panicosaurus: Managing Anxiety in Children Including Those with Asperger Syndrome by Kay Al-Ghani; Haitham Al-Ghani (Illustrator)

$34.99 AUD

Category: Autism | Series: K. I. Al-Ghani Children's Colour Story Bks.

Have you ever felt a sense of dread and worry creeping over you? That might be the Panicosaurus coming out to play... Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or when her favourite teacher is not at school. With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets her know there is really nothing to be afraid of, Mabel 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. Parents and carers will like the helpful introduction, explaining anxiety in children, and the list of techniques for lessening anxiety at the end of the book. ...Show more

Autism Spectrum Disorder - Compact Edition - How Does It Feel by Melissa Reve (Editor, Illustrator)

$21.99 AUD

Category: Autism

Is It OK to Ask Questions about Autism? by RAWLINS ABI CATHERINE FRIZZEL

$24.99 AUD

Category: Autism

Discussions with school children aged 5-11 reveal that there is still a degree of uncertainty amongst students about whether it is ok to ask questions about autism. Autism can be a sensitive topic, and is often not discussed in order to avoid awkward conversations. It is very important that children are made aware of what autism is, in order to encourage healthy friendships and understand that it is ok to talk about. By raising awareness of autism with children, it will become a less taboo subject, and will encourage more informed conversations amongst any age-group.Based on the research of ongoing autism awareness workshops in schools, this book contains the most common questions asked by children about the subject. As well as detailed questions and answers from real children, the chapters contain useful tips for teachers and parents about how to engage with the topic of autism in a school environment and at home. Designed for children aged 5-11 with easy language and fun illustrations, there is also advice for adults on how to facilitate a safe and open conversation with their children. ...Show more

The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome by K.I. Al-Ghani

$32.99 AUD

Category: Autism

Deep 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. Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wak es up the sleeping red beast: `I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that John is sorry - how can Rufus tame the red beast? 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. ...Show more

Ready, Set, Potty!: Toilet Training for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders by Brenda Batts

$24.95 AUD

Category: Autism

Potty training a child with developmental disorders can present a vast array of challenges, many of which are not associated with teaching a neurotypical child how to use a potty. In this book, Brenda Batts overcomes difficulties and provides tried and tested methods that really work, tailored to each i ndividual child. Bursting with ideas on how to see past conventional strategies and adapt toilet training to suit your child, this book outlines methods that have helped even the most despairing of parents and caregivers. Examples of success range from two year olds to adults aged twenty, and show that no matter how difficult it may seem, a little creativity and adaptation can get anyone toilet trained, no matter how many previous attempts have failed. The program itself is supported by plenty of helpful hints and tips, as Brenda covers all you need to get your child past the diaper stage and help them achieve a big step towards independence. This book will be essential reading for anybody looking to toilet train someone with developmental disorders.About the author:Brenda Batts is a Behavior Consultant, the mother of two sons, Alex, an 18 year old teen with Autism, and Douglas (JR), a typical, 21 year old college student. She is owner and director of Focus on the Future Training Center, a private school for students with Autism and other related developmental disorders located in Plano, Texas. Brenda holds a BS Degree in Special Education, and a Masters of Education with specialization in Exceptional Student Education. Through her workshops and presentations as a national and international speaker in the field of special needs, coupled with her own personal journey as a parent of a teen with Autism, Brenda is committed to the path of helping special needs students achieve independence. ...Show more

Teaching Young Children with Autism by Clarissa Ann Willis

$39.99 AUD

Category: Autism

Pre-school can be an overwhelming experience for a child with autism. Autism affects how a child communicates, behaves, and relates to others. Practitioners need to know what they can do to help children with autism reach their full potential. This straightforward easy to use guide explains the major ch aracteristics associated with autism and helps teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world. Each chapter offers specific strategies for teachers to use, including setting up a proactive pre-school environment, helping children learn life skills, managing behaviour, helping children with autism communicate and play, helping them to get along with others, and working with families. Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder help teachers connect with all children in meaningful ways, and helps children with autism learn and grow. ...Show more