Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Crooke, Pamela

Ebbeler, Jeff [ill.]

Edition

2nd

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover book: ill., xi, 57 p.

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

The social world is a big, complicated place that requires us to constantly figure out hidden rules in situations to help us make sense of how we are all interpreting and responding to each other?s actions and reactions. This book teaches students how to recognize and develop social skills. Every one of us is a Social Detective. We are good Social Detectives when we use our eyes, ears, and brains to figure out what others are planning to do next or are presently doing and what they mean by their words and deeds. This extensively expanded and revised 2nd edition provides all-new illustrations that reflect a broader range of inclusion and diversity in characters, a structured approach to observation, and new and updated lessons which include practice for readers as they learn to become social detectives?a skill set that can then be used everywhere they go, whether it?s at home, school, or within the community. Interventionists will find specific teaching tips and an expanded glossary of Social Thinking Vocabulary and concepts to guide young readers in exploring tools to help them make smart guesses to ultimately figure out the social emotional chain reaction. Enjoy watching your students and own children blossom day-by-day into successful Social Detectives!

Notes

For parents and professionals. Age 5-10.

ISBN

9781936943555

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2020

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Author

Selinger, Agnes

Cerri, Claudio [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover, 116 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Subject

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Mindfulness

Abstract

Anxiety-busting tools for kids ages 6 to 9

Being young doesn't stop kids from worrying. This anxiety workbook for kids, created by a clinical psychologist, is full of fun exercises designed to help kids learn how to work through feelings of discomfort or worry. Each of the activities features kid-friendly instructions, helping them understand both what they need to do and how it will help them feel better.

This anxiety workbook for kids features:

- A variety of exercises: Kids will find new ways to soothe child anxiety as they draw, take quizzes, practice breath work, and more.

- Evidence-based approaches: All of the exercises are rooted in proven anxiety treatment methods, like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

- Fun presentation: Playful language and colorful pictures help kids engage with the material, making it easy for them to learn.

ISBN

9781648769320

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 SEL 2021

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Alternate Title

Try again time

Author

Verdick, Elizabeth

Heinlen, Marieka (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MI

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Board book; illustrated; 24 pages

Series

Toddler Tools Series

Subject

Social Skills

Child Behavior

Children's Emotions

Abstract

Young children learn that they get lots of chances to try again every day. Oops! We all make mistakes. This reassuring book shows toddlers that mistakes are okay and helps them build resilience and independence. "Try-again time is learn-and-grow time. Take it slow ... Ready - set - GO!"

With gentle guidance on how to cope with the big feelings that come with making mistakes, young children are encouraged to think positively about their abilities and to keep trying. A timely addition to the beloved Toddler ToolsⓇ series, Try-Again Time helps young children develop a growth mindset, learn how to persevere, and practice self-regulation skills. The back of the book provides active suggestions and tips for adults to manage try-again time together. "You might need two tries, or three, or MORE . . . that?s what trying again is for!"

ISBN

9781631986055

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 110 VER 2021

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Author

Sautter, Elizabeth

Place of Publication

Shawnee Mission, KS

Publisher

AAPC Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Subject

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Social Skills

Abstract

A series of activities parents can easily fit into everyday routines as a way to help children gain and improve social competence. Arranged around three major themes: at home, in the community, and holidays and special events

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CF 110 SAU 2020

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Author

Winner, Michelle Garcia

Place of Publication

Santa Clara, CA

Publisher

Social Thinking Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

191 pages

Subject

Language/Communication

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Social Skills

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities

Abstract

Thinksheets for Tweens and Teens focuses on the social issues and challenges faced by pre-adolescents and adolescents and introduces social concepts and strategies that can help individuals navigate these tricky years. Social rules and expectations change with age; thinking and behavior that was appropriate in elementary school can quickly become inappropriate and unexpected as students move into middle and high school. We developed these Thinksheets to help educators, therapists, and parents encourage more mature social thinking and related shifts in their students? social skills. The Thinksheets explore a wide range of topics, starting with the basic Social Thinking understanding of the Four Steps of Communication, to exploring the hidden rules of the classroom and when is it okay to correct others. Chapters include What Is Social Communication?, Problem Solving, Lessons on Emotions, Different Perspectives, Being Bossy and Jerky, Lessons on Friendships, The Social Fake and Other Tricks, and Participating in Groups. There are more than 160 Thinksheets across these 8 sections, and all are included on the Mac/PC friendly CD that comes with the book. Material in this book may be used by older students who are less mature or who learn this type of information more slowly.

ISBN

978-1936943166

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 235 WIN 2020

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Author

Olson, Jennifer Gray

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Roaring Brook Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

[np]

Subject

Stress Reduction Techniques

Mindfulness

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Abstract

With clever, inventive art and universally relatable themes, A Little Space for Me by Jennifer Gray Olson is a heartwarming picture book about the importance of mindfulness, understanding, and finding a moment of peace within a big, busy world.

Sometimes, when it's too loud, too crowded, too messy, too smelly, or for no reason at all, you might just need a little bit of space to feel like yourself again.

Ages 3-8

Notes

Suitable for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

ISBN

9781250206268

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CB 500 OLS 2020

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Author

Mannix, Darlene

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

San Francisco, CA

Publisher

Jossey-Bass

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Softcover: 444 p.; ill.

Subject

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Relationships

Social Skills

Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities

Abstract

In the newly revised Third Edition of Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, teacher and author Darlene Mannix delivers a unique collection of over 160 updated activity sheets with related exercises, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions to help students gain basic skills necessary for independence and success. Each activity sheet focuses on a specific skill in a real-world context and includes teacher directions for objectives, introduction, optional extension activities, and assessment methods. This crucial book includes:

-Activity sheets and corresponding introductions in a wide variety of critical life skills such as interpersonal, communication, academic and school, practical living, and more

-Coverage of leisure activities and the importance of finding fulfilling hobbies and pastimes

-Tools to help students build their self awareness and understand their strengths and weaknesses

Perfect for special educators, general education teachers, school counselors, and psychologists, Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs will also earn a place in the libraries of other professionals working with special needs children, as well as the parents of those children.

ISBN

9781119827429

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CF 110 MAN 2022

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Author

Hedstrom, Nikki

Pauhl, Daniel [ill.]

Publisher

Nikki Hedstrom

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover; [np.]

Subject

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Children's Anxiety

Children's Emotions

Abstract

"A Thought is a Thought" simplifies the power of mindfulness into a rhyming book to provide children and parents with tools to combat negative thoughts. This book works to calm the mind of anyone that suffers from anxiety and overthinking. The mantra empowers the reader to know their value is beyond the thoughts they have about themselves, building confidence for people of all ages.

Along with the story is practical activities to help children understand and calm their thoughts.

ISBN

9781777313203

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 HED 2020

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Author

Meiners, Cheri J.

Weber, Penny [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Board book; [no pagination]

Series

Learning about me & you

Subject

Emotional Health

Child Behavior

Children's Emotions

Children's Anger

Mindfulness

Abstract

A little girl works through strong feelings and learns how to calm down. "Sometimes things seem hard, and my feelings are really big."

Strong emotions can be overwhelming for young children, and at times they need help identifying and coping with what they're feeling. "I want to feel peaceful. I won't hit or hurt."

Gentle and encouraging, this board book helps toddlers work through strong feelings like anger and worry. Children learn to use deep breaths, mental images, and other simple strategies to calm themselves. With straightforward words and warm illustrations, I Calm Down helps children understand that feelings change and that their own actions can make a difference in how they feel. When their feelings are too big to manage, children can ask for help and comfort from a trusted adult.

A section for adults offers tips on talking about the book together, along with activities for helping children learn to calm themselves. Access to a digital download with ideas for helping toddlers feel calm is also provided.

Recommended for children ages 1 - 4.

ISBN

9781631984556

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 MEI 2020

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Rechtschaffen, Daniel

Clifton-Brown, Holly [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages.

Subject

Meditation

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Teach children the basics of mindful breathing - along with their ABCs - in this playful and interactive picture book.

In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they?ll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness, or compassion-based, practice to help kids focus their thoughts, feel calm, express gratitude, and hold positive feelings for others. A great standalone title or a companion volume to Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, this is a perfect book for the classroom or home library.

Breaths like Astronaut Breath and Fireworks Breath help children use their imaginations, while breaths like Gift Breath and Kite Breath help them fill their hearts with gratitude and send good wishes to others. They can breathe with a partner using Drawbridge Breath, relax with Ocean Breath, or get their wiggles out using Pirate Breath.

Alphabreaths Too offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun. It?s as easy as A-B-C!

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.

ISBN

9781683648574

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2022

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Author

Mancillas, Monica

Tang, Betty C. (ill.)

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Hardcover; unnumbered pages

Subject

Anxiety

Mindfulness

Abstract

On the first day of school, Isla's mind plays the what if game. Scary thoughts come, the world goes dark, and everything feels stormy. With Mami at her side, Isla takes a deep breath and blows her worries away in a big balloon. But as school gets closer, Isla's worries come back like a tornado. Mami encourages her to imagine something happy, and Isla remembers there's nothing she can't handle.

ISBN

9781250852939

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 MAN 2023

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Weisser, Olivia

Oliver, Alison (illustrator)

Place of Publication

Boulder, Colorado

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover; 32 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Abstract

Young readers can discover the power of mindful awareness through a series of breathing practices and engaging activities designed to calm the mind and body, set positive intentions, and spark creativity and imagination.

ISBN

9781683643067

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2020

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Alternate Title

NowMaps

Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Margolin, Deena

Place of Publication

Eau Claire, WI

Publisher

PESI Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Softcover, 233 pages

Subject

Emotions

Mindfulness

Abstract

Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel, and Deena Margolin, LMFT, co-founder of the popular online community Big Little Feelings, NowMaps is a one-of-a-kind adventure that introduces the neuroscience of social-emotional learning in a fun, interactive way!

Using four easy-to-remember tools - a pause button, a focus flashlight, an OK monitor, and a compass - tweens will learn how to create a NowMap, a snapshot of their present-moment experience, so they can navigate all of life's moments with confidence and kindness. A NowMap shows tweens where they are right now so they can decide where they want to go next.

ISBN

9921683735298

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GL 320 SIE 2022

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Alternate Title

NowMaps Jr.

Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Place of Publication

Eau Claire, WI

Publisher

PESI Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 55 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Mindfulness

Abstract

Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, Dr. Dan Siegel, NowMaps Jr. is a delightful rhyming story that introduces kids to the neuroscience of early childhood social-emotional learning in a captivating, interactive way! Kids ages 3-6 will love this beautifully illustrated choose-your-own adventure book that whisks them off to distant lands - including a jungle, a desert, and a pirate ship - as they learn about their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences.

ISBN

9781683735328

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 SIE 2022

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Paperback; 159 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Trauma

Trauma Survivors

Abstract

Turn your everyday experiences into a source of strength with the easy-to-learn practices in this uplifting guide to post-traumatic growth.

Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives, particularly in recent years between climate change, social justice issues, the coronavirus pandemic, and more. But the truth is that post-traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic stress, is not only possible but probable. In this book, you'll discover the conditions and compassionate practices that make growth and resilience possible, including:

- How to regulate your nervous system by regulating your breath and body

-Trauma-informed self-compassion practices that make you more resilient to the world around you

-Skills to set boundaries to aid in your healing

-Dozens of other ways to turn your difficult experiences toward growth

Simple and to the point, each chapter offers practices, self-assessments, enlightening science facts, and advice for the real world. Perfect for reading a page or two after an exhausting day or sharing with others when they need a lift.

No one gets a pass from life's challenges. The good news is, we are hardwired to turn them into a source of strength. Turn to this book anytime you need to find out How We Grow Through What We Go Through.

ISBN

9781683648901

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 225 WIL 2022

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Alternate Title

Building social relationships 3

Author

Bellini, Scott

Place of Publication

Bloomington, IN

Publisher

Professional Development Solutions in Autism Publishing

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Paperback: 328 pages

Series

Building social relationships

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Social Skills

Relationships

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Child Social Behaviour

Abstract

The Award-Winning Building Social Relationships (BSR) Book is Back and Better than Ever!

BSR-3 is a treasure trove of information and resources. The book contains over 40 instructional strategies, and the appendices alone contain over 50 pages of practical materials, including session plans and assessment tools. BSR-3 also includes a revised version of the Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP-2), a progress monitoring instrument designed to measure social competence in youth with autism. BSR-3 also contains information on the manualized version of the BSR program and the newly developed ASSP-2 scoring guide to assist with implementation, scoring, and interpretation of the instrument

The BSR program was created to address the need for effective social skills programming. The BSR program is a systematic social skills program that addresses both social-cognitive processing and social skill performance. The BSR-3 book provides readers with a conceptual framework that will improve their understanding of social functioning in youth with autism and other social challenges. The book will teach readers how to assess and teach social skills and activate social-cognitive processing in both children and adolescents.

Many parents are tremendously concerned about their child's social functioning and their future quality of life. They see their children struggling to build and maintain social relationships and experiencing peer failure, rejection, and relentless bullying on a regular basis. Most importantly, they see their children dealing with intense social anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Unfortunately, social skill interventions are often designed merely as a reaction to problem behaviors. This often results in parents and practitioners "chasing" problem behaviors while failing to systematically teach social skills. Now, more than ever, our field and, more importantly, our children are in desperate need of effective social skills programing. BSR-3 will guide readers on the path to better social skills programming and improved social outcomes for youth with autism and other social challenges.

ISBN

9798872254096

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 BEL 2023

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Author

Deal, Laura

Pedersen, Emma (ill.)

Place of Publication

Iqaluit, NU

Publisher

Inhabit Media Inc.

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 28 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Mindfulness

Abstract

A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood, from the weather to the fish and mud. This is the place they come to whenever they feel ugly.

But as the child closes their eyes and listens, the sound of the waves reminds them to breathe. The tiny krill flick their tails, and the brightly coloured sea stars seem to glow. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and vibrant, and alive with music and beauty.

Building on concepts of social-emotional awareness, this book helps young readers see that they have the ability to control their own emotions.

ISBN

9781772274325

Language

English

Material Type

Book

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