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I am utterly unique: Celebrating the strengths of children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124846
Larson, Elaine Marie, Strand, Vivian (illustrator). Shawnee Mission, KA: Autism Asperger Publishing Co. , 2006.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 LAR 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that ASD children possess. Each page of this playful alphabet book presents one of the children's many talents and abilities. The kid-friendly illustrations and clever text create a positive portraya…
Author
Larson, Elaine Marie
Strand, Vivian (illustrator)
Place of Publication
Shawnee Mission, KA
Publisher
Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
Softcover; 56 pages
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Abstract
This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that ASD children possess. Each page of this playful alphabet book presents one of the children's many talents and abilities. The kid-friendly illustrations and clever text create a positive portrayal of children with ASD. Designed to help the children with ASD grow in self-awareness of their many capabilities, I Am Utterly Unique also encourages dialogue with siblings, friends, parents and teachers.
ISBN
1931282897
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 LAR 2006

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I'm not upside down, I'm downside up: Not a boring book about PDA

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124651
Thompson, Harry, Jata-Hall, Danielle, Sherwin, Mollie [illustrator]. London, UK and Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2022.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIIOR FM 272 THO 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Welcome to my downside up life! My name is Ariana and I have something called Pathological Demand Avoidance which is a form of autism. Most people just think I'm naughty and misbehaved, but I want to show you why that's not true by telling you about what my life is like from inside my head. Come jo…
Author
Thompson, Harry
Jata-Hall, Danielle
Sherwin, Mollie [illustrator]
Place of Publication
London, UK and Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover; illustrated; 64 pages
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Abstract
Welcome to my downside up life! My name is Ariana and I have something called Pathological Demand Avoidance which is a form of autism. Most people just think I'm naughty and misbehaved, but I want to show you why that's not true by telling you about what my life is like from inside my head. Come join me in understanding why I feel like I have to be in control all the time and why it's just not as simple as doing as I am told.
Recommended for children ages 7-12.
ISBN
978-1839971174
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIIOR FM 272 THO 2022

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My brother is autistic

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Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer, Fabrega, Marta (illustrator). Barcelona, Spain: Barron's Ediucatinal Series, Inc. , 2008.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 MOO 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Having a brother with autism can sometimes be hard, especially when he freaks out in front of other kids at school. It can be so embarrassing! Maybe if the kids knew more about autism they'd stop teasing and making fun of Billy and just be nice.; This book tells the story of a boy whose brother Bil…
Alternate Title
Let's talk about it
Author
Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer
Fabrega, Marta (illustrator)
Place of Publication
Barcelona, Spain
Publisher
Barron's Ediucatinal Series, Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
Softcover; 32 pages
Series
Let's talk about it!
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Abstract
Having a brother with autism can sometimes be hard, especially when he freaks out in front of other kids at school. It can be so embarrassing! Maybe if the kids knew more about autism they'd stop teasing and making fun of Billy and just be nice.
This book tells the story of a boy whose brother Billy has autism. When he becomes embarrassed by Billy's behaviour in front of his friends, he asks the teacher to explain autism to the kids at school. With their teacher's help, the children learn about people who were able to overcome the challenges of autism and go on to do important things.
ISBN
9780764140440
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 MOO 2008

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My friend with autism: Enhanced edition

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123934
Bishop, Beverly, Bishop, Craig (Illustrator). Arlington, TX: Future Horizons , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 BIS 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
My Friend with Autism is the exceptional result of parent Beverly Bishop?s determination to educate her son?s classmates about autism, thus helping her son fit in at school. A peer narrator explains that his friend with autism is good at some things and not so good at others - just like everyone el…
Author
Bishop, Beverly
Bishop, Craig (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Arlington, TX
Publisher
Future Horizons
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 41 pages
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Child Social Behaviour
Abstract
My Friend with Autism is the exceptional result of parent Beverly Bishop?s determination to educate her son?s classmates about autism, thus helping her son fit in at school. A peer narrator explains that his friend with autism is good at some things and not so good at others - just like everyone else! In an informative, positive tone, he addresses issues such as:
- Sensory Sensitivity
- Communication Differences
- Unique Ways of Playing
- Insistence on Routine
At the end of the book are page-by-page notes for adults, which supplement the text with facts and explanations to further educate teachers and classmates? parents.
ISBN
9781949177503
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 BIS 2020

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The survival guide for kids with autism spectrum disorders (and their parents)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112564
Verdick, Elizabeth, Reeve, Elizabeth, Kobyluch, Nick (Illustrator). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 VER 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Meant to be read with a parent, this book addresses big questions ("What's ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making friends, and succeeding in school. Filled with quotes and stories from real kids, the book also offers helpful facts, checklists, dialogues, and resources.
Author
Verdick, Elizabeth
Reeve, Elizabeth
Kobyluch, Nick (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Softcover: 234 p.
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Autism
Picture Books
Abstract
Meant to be read with a parent, this book addresses big questions ("What's ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making friends, and succeeding in school. Filled with quotes and stories from real kids, the book also offers helpful facts, checklists, dialogues, and resources.
ISBN
9781575423852
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 VER 2012

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