Chaleur Autism and Asperger Family Centre

Taking Speech Disorders to School
Michael's story helps kids understand the cause and effects of his disorder and how speech therapy helps him communicate more clearly. Item #DO0226

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Taking Tourette Syndrome to School
These beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read storybooks simplify and normalize complicated childhood conditions, like Tourette Syndrome. When read aloud, other children can identify why a peer may be treated differently and begin to empathize with them. In addition, children whose conditions set them apart as being different begin to feel accepted and safe. Each book includes a Kids' Quiz to reinforce new information and Ten Tips for Teachers to provide additional facts and ideas for teacher use. In Taking Tourette Syndrome to School, Megan's story helps children understand that her tics are not something she can control, but are part of her life. Item #DO0216

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Taking Visual Impairment to School
Lisa, who is visually impaired, explains how she finds her way around school, knows where her clothes are in her closet, and even plays baseball! Item #DO0224

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Taking Weight Problems to School
Tina, a young girl who feels left out at school because she is overweight. She shares her feelings about her weight problem with readers. In her counseling group she learns about healthy eating habits, the importance of exercise, as well as other types of eating disorders. Item #DO0228

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Talk and Work It Out
What’s the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It’s never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. This book distills it into clear, simple language and supporting illustrations. Children learn to calm themselves, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, try one, evaluate results, and even agree to disagree when a solution isn’t possible. Includes skill-building games and role plays for adults to use with children. Item #QR0076

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Talking With Children About Loss
Through captivating stories and thoughtful analysis, Maria Trozzi explains how to handles the difficult job of talking with children and adolescents about loss, with discussions of: how children perceive and interpret events such as death, disability, and divorce; guiding children through the four tasks of mourning: understanding, grieving, commemorating, and going on; helping children face wakes, funerals, and memorial services; children's fears and fantasies: how they express them and how to address them; age-appropriate responses to children's questions and concerns; talking to children about long-term illness, suicide, family or community tragedy, and other special situations; what to do when children won't talk about loss, and when to seek professional help. Item #DO0317

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The ABCs of School Success
Educator Elaine McEwan provides a rich resource for parents to prepare their children - from infancy onward- for school. She answers questions such as: What activities (birth through five years) develop pre-academic skills?; Which abilities will make a successful student?; What types of early learning experiences are best?; How will I know if my child is ready for school? Item #DO0263

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The Asperger's Answerbook

Asperger’s Disorder affects approximately 1 in every 500 children and, unlike other childhood disorders, there remains very little information for parents who are seeking answers to their most pressing questions. The Asperger’s Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for parents, families and educators, providing sound advice and immediate answers and information.

Item #KC0192

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The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for dads, too!)

Given the daily challenges of raising a child with autism, it’s easy for parents to lose themselves and for their overall quality of life to plummet.

Item #KC0195

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The Best of Autism Digest Magazine
Nowhere else is so much applicable information on ASD accessible in one spot! The Autism Asperger's Digest brims with effective, practical solutions to the challenges faced by those with ASD and the special people who teach or care for them. Regular columns in each issue address language & communication, the GFCF diet, special education law, parenting issues, teaching strategies, and adult issues. Item #AM0077

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The Complete Resource Book
The Complete Resource Book is an absolute must-have book for every teacher. Offering a complete plan for every day or every week of the year, this book can also be an excellent reference book for responding to children’s specific interests. Item #DO0203

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The Explosive Child
A noted therapist offers a ground-breaking approach to understanding and parenting temperamental children, reducing tension and improving family relationships for good. Item #AA0078