“In His Shoes” by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco

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I must start off by saying that  is an INCREDIBLE book!!! The author, Joanna L. Keating-Velasco, does such a great job of including all of the many different difficulties that an individual with Autism faces throughout the book. Every elementary and middle school library should have this book on their shelves. Autism is so prevalent [...]

A is for Autism, F is for Friend, Special Review

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  is very valuable in teaching children about their peers who have Autism. I love how the book is told from Chelsea’s point of view. Chelsea is 11 years old and has “severe” Autism. This book uses a kid-friendly language, which makes it fun and easier for children to understand. In the book, author, Joanna [...]

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Mother’s Perspective

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Credit Warner Brothers Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close tells the incredible story of how a young boy, Oskar, who relied on his father and their games and interactions to get through his life; the life he felt was very strange. He admits that he’s different, that doctors thought he might have Asperger’s, but the tests [...]

Girl Power! All About Girls on the Spectrum

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Having a child with autism can be challenging on its own, but having or being a girl on the autism spectrum (AS) can make it even harder. For one thing, it’s not uncommon for the initial diagnosis to be delayed. The symptoms of AS are not always as evident in girls as in boys. Sometimes [...]

Pay Attention, Emily Brown!

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If you are a parent of a child who has difficulty focusing, “Pay attention!” is probably 0n your short list of phrases.  Kids with ADHD, autism, sensory issues, and more will enjoy this amusing and yet loving book. was written by Linda Burton, a mother who has hands-on experience parenting her children with ADHD. She [...]

Award Winning, Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom, a Must for Raising Awareness

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Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award Tired of tomes on child behavior, heavy with text, and requiring tables of contents, indices, a highlighter, and a clear mind? They do not serve as effective reference manuals if you can’t identify a problem and then get to a solution quickly. When by Beth Aune, OTR/L, Beth [...]

365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD

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Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, is the Owner of PTS Coaching, a certified ADHD Coach, a member of the S-O-S Team of Experts, and now an author. I am excited to announce that Cindy is the Co-Author of the recently published book, “365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD: A full year of valuable tips and strategies [...]

My Parent Has an Autism Spectrum Disorder – Book Review

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by Barbara Lester is an excellent tool for children and teens. It offers a unique perspective which is specifically for the child who has a parent with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using kid-friendly language, it serves dual purposes as both an instructional guide and workbook. Barbara Lester launches the book by detailing growing up [...]

Middle School with an ASD – Strive to Thrive or (at least) Survive

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Middle school years are full of challenges. Adding Autism Spectrum Disorder to the mix might just create a recipe for disaster. Many adults with ASD say that middle school was a nightmare. Temple Grandin adds that this was one of the worst parts of her life. Helping your ASD Teen Thrive Without getting into the [...]

The Wonderful Story of Warren, An Autism Spectrum Dinosaur

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 is a coloring book that tells a story. Written by Annette L. Becklund, LCSW and illustrated by Ray Gulzeth, it describes the experiences of a young autism spectrum dinosaur named Warren. Warren has special interests that he enjoys: drawing, painting, and playing the piano. The story begins by showing his special interests and talents and [...]

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