Author

LaBoucane-Benson, Patti

Mellings, Kelly

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

House of Anansi Press Inc.

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover; 128 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Rehabilitation Medicine

Abstract

In this important graphic novel, two Aboriginal brothers surrounded by poverty, drug abuse, and gang violence, try to overcome centuries of historic trauma in very different ways to bring about positive change in their lives.

Pete, a young Aboriginal man wrapped up in gang violence, lives with his younger brother, Joey, and his mother who is a heroin addict. One night, Pete and his mother's boyfriend, Dennis, get into a big fight, which sends Dennis to the morgue and Pete to jail. Initially, Pete keeps up ties to his crew, until a jail brawl forces him to realize the negative influence he has become on Joey, which encourages him to begin a process of rehabilitation that includes traditional Aboriginal healing circles and ceremonies.

Powerful, courageous, and deeply moving, The Outside Circle is drawn from the author's twenty years of work and research on healing and reconciliation of gang-affiliated or incarcerated Aboriginal men.

ISBN

9781770899377

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GN 400 LAB 2015

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Author

Higashida, Naoki

Place of Publication

Laval, QC

Publisher

Guy Saint-Jean Editeur

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Hardcover: 135 p.

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Abstract

Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, it is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within.

ISBN

9782894558560

Language

French

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FM 272 HIG 2014

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Author

Gray, Carol

Edition

15th anniversary ed.

Place of Publication

Arlington, TX

Publisher

Future Horizons, Inc.

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback ; lxv, 335 p. ; ill.

Subject

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Social Skills

Autism

Developmental Disabilities - Children

Abstract

Featuring ideas such as

-Mistakes can happen on a good day

-It was fun but now we're done

-When it is my turn to listen

-Saying what I think with respect

-Learning to respond to bullying

-Telling my teacher about a problem

-Fire drills at school

-Moving to a new home

- And dozens more

ISBN

9781941765155

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CF 110 GRA 2015

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Author

Higashida, Naoki

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Vintage Canada

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Softcover: xvii, 161 p.

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Abstract

Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, it is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within.

ISBN

9780345807823

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 HIG 2016

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Author

Winner, Michelle Garcia

Place of Publication

Santa Clara, CA

Publisher

Social Thinking Publishing

Publication Date

2011

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 2011

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Author

Arnold, Alana K.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Walden Pond Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover ; 198 p., illustrations

Subject

Autism

Fiction

Abstract

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises - some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.

ISBN

9780062445834

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 272 ARN 2017

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Author

Arnold, Alana K.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Walden Pond Press

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover ; 176 p., illustrations

Subject

Autism

Fiction

Abstract

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He's the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world--even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor. When Janie gets a part in the school play and can't watch Bat after school, it means some pretty big changes. Someone else has to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons, Janie is having sleepovers with her new friends, and Bat wants everything to go back to normal. He just has to make it to the night of Janie's performance. . . ."

ISBN

9780062445865

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 272 ARN 2018

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Author

Madrigal, S.

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover; 74 p., illustrations; 1 CD

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex Takes On Brain Eater and the Team of Unthinkables introduces readers to the Unthinkable Brain Eater, who uses his powers to distract citizens? brains from focusing on what they?re doing or what others are talking about. In the illustrated storybook, Aiden?s classmates are visited by Brain Eater and are having trouble focusing on what they should be doing, like getting ready for school and listening in class. Superflex to the rescue! The kids learn strategies for staying on task from the Superflex Academy that involve using checklists, Distracter Shields, fidgets, and keeping their brain in the group to find their Superflex inside and defeat Brain Eater! Short quizzes pop up throughout the book to reinforce learning, and teaching materials are included on a CD for easy printing.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943029

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 MAD 2012a

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URL

www.socialthinking.com/Products/superflex-my-hero-inside-music-cd

www.socialthinking.com/-/media/Files/Superflex-Songs/Superflex-My-Hero-Inside-Lyrics.ashx

Website Notes

Download song lyrics

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Music CD; 21 min, 13 tracks

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Autism

Social Skills

Music/Sound Therapy

Abstract

Sing your Unthinkables to rest with these 13 fun, catchy, and educational songs that support our children's social emotional learning as taught through the Superflex curriculum! Each song is an upbeat combination of music and lyrics that can help kids learn more about Social Town, the sneaky Unthinkables, and training at the Superflex Academy to help them seek their "Hero Inside". It was an honor to have our songs written by three-time Emmy nominated songwriters, Michael and Patty Silversher, known for their work writing children's songs for Disney and for the Jim Henson Muppets. Music and lyrics are based on the concepts and characters in the original Superflex curriculum created by Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle Garcia Winner.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

731236285120

Language

English

Material Type

CD

Call Number

GK 850 THI 2015

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Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover; 28 p., illustrations

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex and Kool Q. Cumber to the Rescue! introduces readers to the Thinkable Kool Q. Cumber (we call him Kool, for short!). Kool helps Social Town citizens stay calm when problems happen, and use strategies they learn to figure out the size of a problem and the expected reaction size. In the story, Aiden and his classmates present science projects, but Aiden?s friend Sam becomes frustrated with problems throughout the day. As Sam feels his brain being invaded by Glassman, he uses the strategies he learned from Kool and the five Power Pals to calm down and have a reaction that matches the size of the problem.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943487

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2018a

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URL

www.socialthinking.com/Products/superflex-thinkables-unthinkables-double-deck

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

2 decks of cards; Unthinkables deck with 52 cards and Thinkables deck with 52 cards

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Since we introduced the Superflex® Curriculum in 2008, creative educators, therapists, parents, and related service professionals have come up with all sorts of new ways to teach the concepts and ideas related to Superflex. Yet, you wanted games and visual teaching tools to make your teachings even better.

The Thinkables & Unthinkables Double Deck is the superflexible teaching tool you asked for to use with individuals who are learning about or have already been introduced to Superflex, the 14 original Unthinkables, and the newer characters, the Thinkables (first mentioned in our book, Social Town Citizens Discover 82 New Unthinkables for Superflex to Outsmart).

You take the lead in using the cards ? they?re a blank canvas of possibilities!

Create games such as ?Go Fish? with the cards

Use the Thinkables cards to say ?good job? when a child or student has mostly put an Unthinkable to rest

Use an Unthinkable card as a visual tool to remind a student to use his/her strategies when one of those clever, sneaky characters is invading the student?s brain

Pick an Unthinkable or Thinkable and play ?I Spy?? where students use their Social Detective skills to look for that character showing up in themselves or others in the group, the classroom, or the school.

The possibilities are endless, limited only by your imagination and your own superflexible thinking!

Content

Unthinkables deck: 52 cards with multiples of each of 14 Unthinkable characters

Thinkables deck: 52 cards with multiples of each of 14 Thinkable characters and Superflex cards

Cards contain the character?s image, name, AND powers. Cards are plastic coated, standard playing card size.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943906

Language

English

Material Type

Game

Call Number

GK 850 THI 2014

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URL

www.socialthinking.com/-/media/Files/For-Products/Superflex-Superdecks-Supplemental-Materials.ashx

Website Notes

Download free supplemental materials

Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Madrigal, Stephanie

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

4 decks of cards (Unthinkables deck, Thinkables deck, Situations deck, Strategy deck); Power Pals/Five-Step Power Plan (4 copies); Unthinkables & Thinkables (4 copies); 4 instructions cards for each deck; 1 instructions booklet

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex Superdecks are card games created to invoke your own superflexible thinking as you teach students to be more superflexible social thinkers. It's all about superflexibility! The game pack is a companion teaching tool to the popular Superflex Curriculum, which helps parents and professionals teach children ages 8 to 11 about social thinking, social regulation, and social problem solving.

The Superdecks are not an introduction to Superflex, and should only be used with students who are already familiar with the concept of being a Social Detective (introduced in the book, You Are a Social Detective), and are either working through or have completed the Superflex Curriculum. The games and activities provided prompt players to think about the powers of the characters, brainstorm which Unthinkable might appear in a situation, match strategies to characters, or Thinkables and Unthinkables, and use their social thinking in other superflexible ways.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9780970132093

Language

English

Material Type

Game

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2013b

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Author

Estes, Tara

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

10 bingo boards; 12 themed card decks (148 cards); 24 answer-definition cards; 300 bingo chips; 1 instructions booklet

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex® Bingo is a flexible, fun, and educational game! It enables students to practice identifying Social Thinking concepts and Superflex characters to strengthen their self-regulation and superflexible thinking powers. This is not a stand-alone teaching tool, do not introduce this game until your students have completed You Are a Social Detective! and the Superflex curriculum.

Designed for 1 ? 10 players, ages 7-10+, plus an adult to lead/facilitate game play. (Since the game is designed with teaching in mind, it?s not recommended that students play the game without the adult facilitator.)

Session time: 25-30 minutes for a typical game.

Instructions booklet offers adaptations and modifications so the game can be used flexibly with different size groups and players with varying levels of social understanding.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943517

Language

English

Material Type

Game

Call Number

GK 850 EST 2018

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Author

Porges, Stephen W.

Edition

1st Ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover ; xvii, 347 p.

Subject

Emotions

Communication

Autism

Abstract

"Stephen Porges is the world's leading expert on relating the autonomic nervous system, a neural system that oversees largely unconscious functions such as heart rate and respiration, to social behavior. He is also the creator of the groundbreaking polyvagal theory, which has been adopted by clinicians around the world and has provided exciting new insights into the way our autonomic nervous system unconsciously mediates social engagement, trust, and intimacy.

"This book presents, for the first time, a compilation of Porges's decades of research on the behavioral neurobiology of emotions, affect regulation, interpersonal social behavior, and other psychological processes that describe basic human experiences. Part of the Norton Series on interpersonal Neurobiology, it has startling implications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism." --From the dustcover

ISBN

9780393707007

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 100 POR 2011

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Author

Yack, Ellen

Sutton, Shirley

Aquilla, Paula

Edition

3rd ed.

Publisher

Sensory World

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover, 294 p.

Subject

Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation Medicine

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Abstract

Provides techniques and tips while offering strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges with autistic children, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, and selecting diets. Part one includes the theory of sensory integration, occupational therapy’s role in treatment of sensory issues, and information on the sensory systems. Part two supplies numerous checklists to use in screening for sensory difficulties, strategies for managing challenging behaviors, ideas for self-care skills, adaptations for different settings, suggested activities for sensory diets, and make-it-yourself equipment ideas.

ISBN

9781935567455

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 YAC 2015

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Alternate Title

Taking care of myself for teenagers and young adults with ASD: Personal health, grooming, relationships and sex

Author

Wrobel, Mary

Reilly, Patricia

Rothamer, Allison

Edition

2nd ed.

Publisher

Future Horizons, Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover: 177 p.

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Social Skills

Autism

Young Adults-Hygiene

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Young Adults ? Social Behaviour

Abstract

Written for teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), this instructional book is also for parents, instructors, and therapists to help teens on the autism spectrum.

The information is written in an easy-to-understand manner with simple how-to lists. This book is geared for use in an instructional or home setting for any teenager or young adult with ASD. Topics covered include: dressing for different events, feeling anxious in social situations, public versus private behaviors, staying healthy, anxiety, depression, and feeling suicidal, social media issues, sexual harassment, finding and keeping friends (including a boyfriend or girlfriend), safe and responsible sex, and deciding to have sex with a partner, and more.

ISBN

9781941765302

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 WRO 2017

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Author

Mitchell, Brandon

Kerr, Conor

Claytan Daniels, Ezra

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

2 graphic novels in 1 book; 21 p. each

Subject

Suicide Prevention

Suicide-Young Adults

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

This graphic novel includes 2 short suicide prevention stories, from the perspective of First Nations youth.

ISBN

9781460143872

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH CD 302 MIT 2019

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Author

Mitchell, Brandon

Audibert, Tara (ill.)

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

graphic novel; 40 p.

Subject

Smoking

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

This graphic novel tells the story of a group of youth that learn the traditional use of tobacco while on a canoe trip. One of the youth, who smokes, gets her world opened up along the way.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH DB 400 MIT 2010

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Author

Hopkins, Zoe

Nahuelpan, Amancay (ill.)

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

graphic novel; 40 p.

Subject

Prenatal Care

Prenatal Care-Diet/Nutrition

Prenatal Care-Coping

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects.

FAS/FAE

Infants

Infant Feeding

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

This maternal child health graphic novel is about Lara, a young mom-to-be. Lara is visited by Danis, a stranger who teaches Lara the importance of eating healthy foods, avoiding alcohol, breastfeeding, keeping dad involved and bonding with your baby.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GH 200 HOP 2012

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Author

Keewatin Sanderson, Steven

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

graphic novel; 48 p.

Subject

Foster Care

Substance Abuse

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

In this graphic novel, Jenny returns to her community after living in the city with her aunt and uncle. While visiting family, she has a series of painful flashbacks to when she was a little girl. Jenny?s story is one girl?s struggle. But many youth will be able to relate to events in her young life.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GE 500 KEE 2011

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