autistic children

Presents seventy individual skill lessons and activities designed to help students with Asperger syndrome and social-communication problems improve their social skills and learn acceptable behaviors in various situations.

Describes the daily life, likes and dislikes, and habits of Russell Amenta, who is a happy boy despite being severely autistic.

A memoir of the author's experience with his autistic brother in which he examines issues such as treatment, the nature of relationships without the benefit of language, and various attempts to help his sibling become a member of mainstream society.

Rupert Isaacson shares how he learned to connect with his autistic son Rowan through horses, describing the boy's unique ability to connect with horses and the many adventures the pair had as they traveled around the world riding horses.

A teaching resource for learning appropriate social skills, with pictures of good and bad examples of people in situations where they learn about communication; body language and other nonverbal cues; friendship; empathy; and dealing with school and work responsibly.

Presents guidance for parents of autistic children on understanding an autism diagnosis and deciding on the best course of action for treating and caring for a child with autism or PDD (pervasive developmental disorder).

Offers possible explanations for some of the behaviors children with autism may exhibit and offers teachers and parents advice on how to design positive behavior support plans that are both individualized and effective.

Offers teachers advice on how to best teach students with autism and related spectrum disorders, addressing the challenges these students face in the classroom and offering practical strategies for helping them.