The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism

The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism
Author: Debby Elley
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2020-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1787753816

Autism is a bit like an ice-cream sundae. There are lots of ingredients that go into it. There are so many types of sundae glasses out there. Some are plain and simple, some are loud and proud! In fact, sundae glasses are a bit like people - we're all different. Because we all have different personalities, autism doesn't look the same in everybody. This picture-led book uses ice-cream sundae ingredients to represent various aspects of autism such as sensory differences, special interests or rigidity of thinking, explaining the different facets of autism in a neutral way. The reader can create their own individual 'ice-cream sundae' to illustrate their personal strengths and challenges, highlighting how it makes them unique and helping to build confidence and self-awareness. It includes colourful illustrations and workbook activities to help children cement their understanding of autism.

The Autism Detective

The Autism Detective
Author: Elaine Brownless
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-05-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1787753050

"Dear Kit and Scully, your mission is to learn about autism. On this quest you will need to investigate the human brain and learn about diversity." What do you know about autism? Whether you know a little or a lot, you are invited to explore your understanding of the autism spectrum and discover something new by joining detectives Scully and Kit on their investigation. As Scully and Kit interview six ordinary children, follow the clues and see if you can guess which of them are autistic. This book puts the spotlight on six children that openly talk about their experiences at school and at home. By the end of the book, two children reveal what autism means to them. Read this alone or with an adult and learn about autism, diversity, how we are all unique and what we all share.

It's Raining Cats and Dogs

It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Author: Michael Barton
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2012
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1849052832

Offers insight into an autistic person's mind through classic figures of speech that contain confusing or contradictory wording, drawings that show what he believes the expressions mean, and their actual meanings.

Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism

Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism
Author: Debby Elley
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1784508101

What if the things people need to know about autism is not the information they're getting? Combining myth-busting advice with personal experience, this book from the mother of autistic twins shares simple strategies to build children's confidence, communication, and independence. From sharing the joy of yodelling around shops at the weekend, to finding creative ways to communicate with both her verbal and her non-verbal sons, Debby Elley gives practical and fun tips for everyday living and shows that being autistic is just another way of being. Both witty and candid, the book discusses labels, meltdowns, acceptance, happiness and much more.

He's Not Naughty!

He's Not Naughty!
Author: Deborah Brownson
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2019-03-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1785928732

'A beautifully written book that's changing perceptions of autism all over the world' - Alistair Burt, Minister of State for Foreign Office and MP for NE Bedfordshire 'When people think your autistic child is having a tantrum, just show them this book! An easy way to educate those around your child' - Alison White, Autism Parent, Canada Taryn and Jake are best friends who have lots of similarities and lots of differences. One of the differences is that Jake has autism and Taryn doesn't, which means they can act differently sometimes. Taryn knows that people with autism are often mistaken for being naughty when it's actually a natural way for their brain to react. Fed up with everyone not understanding, Taryn decides to let the world know why Jake isn't naughty! Join Taryn as she candidly explains her understanding of autism, and why there's always a reason behind everything Jake does. This distinctively illustrated book is a quick and quirky way to explain to friends and family why children with autism behave the way they do. Unique visuals provide a great sense of what it's truly like to have autism, making this the perfect book for children aged 6 and up to learn about autism.

The ASD and Me Picture Book

The ASD and Me Picture Book
Author: Joel Shaul
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2017-03-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1784503517

Learn to build individual strengths and work through problems with this picture-based guide for children with ASD aged 7-14. The use of images and photocopiable worksheets creates a simple and fun resource for identifying what you are good at and how to use those skills to deal with personal challenges.

Different Like Me

Different Like Me
Author: Jennifer Elder
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1843108151

Profiles twenty famous individuals who may have been autistic, including Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol, Dian Fossey, and Glen Gould.

All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum

All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum
Author: Kathy Hoopmann
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2020-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1787754723

This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism. All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and the potential of autistic people.

The Little Book of Autism FAQs

The Little Book of Autism FAQs
Author: Davida Hartman
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-09-19
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1784508241

Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a difference. Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can have a significant negative impact on their mental health; by equipping parents with a language of positivity around autism, the book will make a difference to many children on the spectrum. It advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children's relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the conversation with the child's siblings. Concise and easy to read, The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents' questions with accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult conversation in a constructive manner.

My Autism Book

My Autism Book
Author: Tamar Levi
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0857008684

My Autism Book is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way. When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis. Written by a doctor and a children's author, the book is tailored precisely to the needs and experiences of the child with ASD aged 5-9. It explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child's likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child. The colourful pictures throughout show how the world looks from the child's perspective and the book ends with a summary checklist to encourage the child to record and discuss how autism affects them.