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  • Isaac And His Amazing Asperger Superpowers!

    Isaac And His Amazing Asperger Superpowers!

    by Melanie Walsh

    A groundbreaking picture book which explains Asperger's Syndrome in a simple, gentle and positive way to very young children. Meet Isaac. He's a superhero! He might look like everyone else, but he has a kind of autism called Asperger's. Inside this book he'll tell you all about what it's like to have his Asperger superpowers. A groundbreaking picture book which presents Asperger's Syndrome sensitively, positively and in an accessible way to very young children. An essential resource for families, relatives and schools wishing to understand more about Asperger's Syndrome and ASD. *Review:* "This...

  • It's My Body: A Book about Body Privacy for Young Children

    It's My Body: A Book about Body Privacy for Young Children

    by Louise Spilsbury

    This brightly coloured, illustrated title explains to children about body privacy and why private parts should be kept private. Children will learn that their body belongs to them and they can say 'no' if they don't want anyone to touch their body. They'll discover what is inappropriate, and be encouraged to speak up if they are uncomfortable with how other people treat them. It also covers the topic of secrets and when you shouldn't keep a secret. The book looks at respecting each other's boundaries and becoming aware that...

  • Ladybird's Remarkable Relaxation: How Children (and Frogs, Dogs, Flamingos and Dragons) Can Use Yoga Relaxation to Help Deal with Stress, Grief, Bullying and Lack of Confidence

    Ladybird's Remarkable Relaxation: How Children (and Frogs, Dogs, Flamingos and Dragons) Can Use Yoga Relaxation to Help Deal with Stress, Grief, Bullying and Lack of Confidence

    by Michael Chissick and Sarah Pea

    Frog, Dog, Flamingo and Dragon are all very upset - Frog has too many chores to do, Dog has writer's block, Flamingo is being bullied at school and Dragon's granddad has just died. Ladybird listens to their worries and comes up with a plan that will help them all - let's learn Ladybird's Remarkable Relaxation! This beautiful picture book teaches an effective yoga relaxation technique that can be used anywhere and anytime to deal with a problem. Little Ladybird flutters from big toe to knee to thumb and...

  • More Secret Girls' Business

    More Secret Girls' Business

    by Rose Stewart, Heather Anderson

    It is a companion volume to Secret Girls’ Business. In addition to information about periods, this puberty resource includes details about physical and emotional changes. It will give girls greater understanding and deeper knowledge about puberty and sexuality. Information is presented in a sensitive but open manner. It has simple language and fun illustrations which girls will enjoy. This puberty education book aims to: Provide girls with a full understanding of the physical and emotional changes experienced at puberty. Provide practical advice for managing periods, including the use...

  • My Book of Feelings: A Book to Help Children with Attachment Difficulties, Learning or Developmental Disabilities Understand their Emotions

    My Book of Feelings: A Book to Help Children with Attachment Difficulties, Learning or Developmental Disabilities Understand their Emotions

    by Tracey Ross

    Even though you can't see them, we all have feelings. Some feelings are fluffy and make us feel good. Some are sharp and make us unhappy. Sometimes we have fluffy and sharp feelings at the same time! It's ok to have different types of feelings, but there are some things we can do to let the sharp feelings out when they get too big, or when we have too many. This picture book is ideal for children ages 5 and above to help them understand why they might...

  • My Social Stories Book

    My Social Stories Book

    by Carol Gray & Abbie Leigh White

    Carol Gray's social stories have been found to be very effective in teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the stories in My Social Stories Book take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car. These stories are written for pre-schoolers aged 2-6 and form a useful primer for non-autistic as well as autistic children. My Social Stories Book contains approximately 100 stories, and is illustrated throughout...

  • My Unique ADHD World

    My Unique ADHD World

    by Joanne Steer

    "They just don't get it!" I bet you have said that before... Maybe if you knew more about ADHD, you could help your friends, family and teachers understand too. Everyone has things they are good at and things they find more difficult. ADHD can give you some special strengths - however, it can also make some things more difficult for you. Let's explore what ADHD means for you with fun facts and by hearing all about other ADHD children's experiences too! You can even write (or doodle) what...

  • Our Brains Are Like Computers!: Exploring Social Skills and Social Cause and Effect with Children on the Autism Spectrum

    Our Brains Are Like Computers!: Exploring Social Skills and Social Cause and Effect with Children on the Autism Spectrum

    by Joel Shaul

    This highly visual social skills book uses computer metaphors and visual diagrams to help children on the autism spectrum to understand how their words and actions can affect other people. Easily identifiable computing and social networking metaphors are used to explain how memories are saved in the brain, like files in computer folders, and how, just as files can be shared and downloaded on the internet, people learn about you by sharing their positive and negative impressions with each other. The author explains why certain actions may be 'liked'...

  • Puberty and Special Girls

    Puberty and Special Girls

    by Rose Stewart, Heather Anderson

    Puberty and Special Girls is a puberty resource written for girls with special needs, including: Intellectual disability Physical disability Communication disorder Autism Puberty and Special Girls provides practical information about growing up and will help girls understand the changes experienced at puberty. It has simple text and colourful, fun illustrations. Age- appropriate information is presented in a friendly, inclusive manner which is ideal for girls with special needs. This is our second puberty book for girls with special needs. It includes a more comprehensive guide to puberty than Special Girls’...

  • Secret Girls' Business

    Secret Girls' Business

    by Fay Angelo, Heather Anderson

    This title is a bestselling sex education book in Australia with over 30,000 books sold. An increasing number of girls are beginning puberty as early as 8 years of age. This puberty resource will enable girls and the important adults in their lives to make this transition with joy and pride. ‘Secret Girls’ Business’ supports sexuality education.* * *It aims to:* Present a simple account of puberty as part of a girl’s life journey. Provide helpful information to prepare girls for their period Provide practical advice for managing periods,...

  • Special Boys' Business

    Special Boys' Business

    by Heather Anderson, Fay Angelo

    *Special Boys’ Business is a puberty resource written for boys with special needs, including:* Intellectual disability Physical disability Communication disorder Autism Special Boys’ Business takes a boy, his parents and carers through the changes experienced at puberty. Information is presented in simple text with clear colourful pictures. It is an appealing disability puberty book with fun, entertaining illustrations. This sex education book helps boys with special needs and the important adults in their lives to manage this stage of life with confidence. This puberty book provides practical hints for...

  • Special Girls' Business

    Special Girls' Business

    by Fay Angelo, Heather Anderson

    Special Girls’ Business is a puberty resource written for girls with special needs, including: Intellectual disability Physical disability Communication disorder and Autism Special Girls' Business takes a girl and her carer step by step through the process of managing periods. Information is presented simply with clear colourful pictures and limited text. This sex education book helps girls with special needs and the important adults in their lives to manage this stage of life with confidence. It contains step by step illustrations to teach girls how to manage...

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