Autism Spectrum & Sensory Processing

Psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas puts her gentle, yet straightforward approach to work in this new addition to Barron’s highly acclaimed “A First Look At… Series.” This book will help children understand what autism is and how it affects someone who has it.

What questions do you have about living with autism and Asperger’s syndrome? In this unique book, Alex Olinkiewicz answers them all.

Every child with Asperger’s has some great gift. Alex’s gift is his ability to penetrate to the core of his Asperger’s syndrome and articulate his responses to enlighten the reader. Alex looks at eight primary symptoms of Asperger’s and explains how they are pertinent in his life. Augmented by graphics drawn by the author himself, this book brings rare insight into the mind of a young person with autism or Asperger’s syndrome. (From back cover.)

Ages: 8 and Up. Certain children and teens just don't seem to “get” the social rules that most of us take for granted. That is why we've created this game- to help children and teens identify these important social rules and talk about how these rules affect their relationships with others. The game will be particularly helpful for children on the Autism Spectrum, who typically have a difficult time understanding the subtleties of social rules.

A workbook for kids with sensory processing disorder (SPD), a condition characterized by difficulty with sensory integration, Making Sense of Your Senses includes activities designed to help parents teach children skills they can use in everyday life to overcome their symptoms and build self-awareness.

This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and guidance for motivating children with autism and other communication difficulties. The clear, user-friendly format enables quick access to over 300 practical, fun-filled games and activities for developing your child’s communication skills.

This book describes an autistic child from his brother's point of view. It talks about ways autistic kids can be helped and how they can better relate to their family and surroundings. This book helps young explore their feelings about siblings with autism.