“Mister P. is the coolest friend a kid could wish for! “Arthur is fed up with his younger brother Liam getting all the attention from their parents just because he’s a little bit different from other kids. Arthur just wants a normal family and a normal life, where he can play soccer and hang out… Read more »
Month: May 2019
Successful social articles into adulthood: Growing up with social stories
Successful social articles into adulthood: Growing up with social stories, “[t]he third volume in the Growing Up with Social Stories™ series, is specifically devoted to developing a social understanding around some of the most common issues faced by autistic young adults. Topics include applying for a job, looking after physical and mental health, and staying… Read more »
Autism spectrum disorder assessment in schools
“Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment in Schools serves as a guide on how to assess children for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), specifically in school settings. Dilly and Hall offer a general overview of ASD, describe ASD assessment best practices, and explain the process of identifying ASD in schools. Current research and up-to-date science is incorporated in… Read more »
Broccoli boot camp: Basic training for parents of selective eaters
“Broccoli Boot Camp is a comprehensive guide for parents of children who are selective or picky eaters, and can be used with children with or without special needs (e.g, autism or Down syndrome). It presents commonsense behavioral interventions to successfully expand children’s diet variety and preferences for healthy foods. “The book starts with the simple… Read more »
Far from the tree: How children and their parents learn to accept one another
“From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Solomon comes a stunning, poignant, and affecting young adult edition of his award-winning masterpiece, Far From the Tree, which explores the impact of extreme differences between parents and children. “The old adage says that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, meaning that children usually resemble their… Read more »