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Toilet Training and Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Guide for Professionals

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book looks at toilet training difficulties for children with autism spectrum conditions, and presents practical interventions to help children overcome these problems. Packed with essential information on bowel and bladder function, this book also gives helpful advice for developing and implementing a toilet plan in different settings.

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Social Narratives

A Story Intervention for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Based on extensive research, this practical book gives you the tools needed to use Social Narratives, a simple intervention for helping children with autism spectrum disorder develop social behaviour. Packed with sample stories, and with step-by-step guidelines for writing, this book will show you how to implement the approach to maximise success.

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Dyslexia and Mental Health

Helping people identify destructive behaviours and find positive ways to cope

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book presents research and case studies to demonstrate why and how those with dyslexia can adopt adverse coping strategies and defensive mechanisms to deal with the emotional impact of the condition, which can lead to self-harm, depression and even suicide, and how they can best be helped and supported by the professionals who work with them.

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Understanding Dyscalculia and Numeracy Difficulties

A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A complete, accessible guide to understanding dyscalculia and poor numeracy, this book covers number sense and how the brain deals with numbers, assessment, planning intervention, what to teach, how to teach it and how parents can help. Essential for parents, teachers and education professionals working with a child with numerical difficulties.

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Restorative Practice and Special Needs

A Practical Guide to Working Restoratively with Young People

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Restorative Practice (RP) is being used increasingly in different settings, but using RP with those who have Special Needs requires a different approach. This practical guide explains how RP can be adapted for those with additional needs and to see real improvement in behaviour and learning.

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Can I tell you about Epilepsy?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

By Kate Lambert; Illustrated by Scott Hellier
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction to epilepsy for children from the age of 7.

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Trueman Bradley: Aspie Detective

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Trueman Bradley – Aspie Detective is a fantasy adventure that will capture the imagination of anyone interested in Asperger's Syndrome.

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Chair Yoga

Seated Exercises for Health and Wellbeing

By Edeltraud Rohnfeld; Illustrated by Edeltraud Rohnfeld; Translated by Anne Oppenheimer
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Chair yoga is a revolutionary concept designed to make the numerous benefits of classical yoga available to a wider range of physical abilities.

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A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Essential Information for Parents and Professionals

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This concise and straight-talking guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder will ensure parents, carers, teachers and other professionals feel confident, informed and able to cope with the road ahead.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME

Support for Family and Friends

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This accessible introduction to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome offers much-needed information and support to the friends, families, and caregivers of people who have the condition.

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Business for Aspies

42 Best Practices for Using Asperger Syndrome Traits at Work Successfully

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Ashley Stanford addresses all of the issues that can arise once a person with AS secures employment, through the eyes of both employee and employer.

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My Child Has Autism, Now What?

10 Steps to Get You Started

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This concise, no-nonsense book will enable parents to regain control of the situation and take the first practical steps towards a calm and happy life with their newly-diagnosed child.

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