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Jennifer-72 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Books that I have found resulted in the most measureable gains for ds have been: Language: More than Words - for children who are either preverbal or have limited language Talkability - for children 3-7 who are verbal. Nurturing Narratives - this is meant for children who are minimally verbal, but I have been able to use it for ds in many ways. Currently, I am using it to help ds with writing. Social Skills/Emotional Regulation: Teaching your Child the Language of Social Success - not really a autism book, but the best resource for teaching the nonverbal side of communication. Zones of Regulation Executive Functioning: Unstuck and On Target! Learning the ROPES for Improved Executive Functioning Motor Skills: Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump - again not an autism book. Ds has made substantial gains in his overall strength and coordination from the program outlined in this book. I was not very impressed by the book, but did implement it anyway. I am very glad I did! The book talks about how poor strength isn't a result of motor planning troubles but rather the cause. The exercises are very basic, require very little equipment and can be done anywhere. That is all the books that is coming to me off the top of my head this morning. I have two books that I will be using with ds this year that I hope will be added to the list of measurable gains: Teaching Theory of Mind and Big Picture Thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mc26 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Books on Asperger's: Freaks, Greeks and Asperger's Syndrome Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome and my current favorite Asperkids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineN Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Every time I read a post from Jennifer I buy a new book. :lol: I also like Overcoming Autism by Lynn Kern Koegel and Claire LaZebnik. The Koegels developed Pivotal Response Training which is a child-led behavior method. They also have manuals at their website. I'm using the Teaching Initiations to teach my 5 year old to ask questions, for example. I'm still sorting through various sensory books. I haven't chosen a favorite, but I think they are worth mentioning since so many kids on the spectrum have sensory issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer-72 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Every time I read a post from Jennifer I buy a new book. :lol: uh oh! :) I do sincerely hope that your family have at the very least the same measure of success with them as our family has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineN Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Jennifer- I have been very happy with our purchases. :001_smile: Marie- PRT works with a wide range of abilities. Don't be deterred because I'm using it with a less verbal child. If you're interested in a behavior program it's worth a look. As far as Sensory books, I've read the Out of Sync Child has fun, Growing an In-Sync Child and Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration. I just ordered Raising a Sensory Smart Child from Amazon. The Sync books frustrate me because the activities seem to require more verbal explanation than my 5 year old can handle. I really like the Building Bridges book, but I'm still struggling with a sensory diet for my kids. I'm hoping Raising will help me work that out. This summer both boys will be in OT and I'm focusing on fine and gross motor skills at home using Fun Decks and also the Dysgraphia book that should be here by Wednesday. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Caroline - good luck with the gross motor and OT goals this summer. Ds just finished his PT testing the other week and went from a mild/moderate delay in strength to a very mild delay (he is right on the line between mild/average range). I don't know the exact percentile points as I don't have the written results yet. All I did differently this year was use the plan in Hop, Skip and a Jump. Also, not to encourage more book buying, but have you seen the book No Longer a Secret? I have only flipped through it at the bookstore, but I liked how it is set up with examples of sensory diets. It was much more in keeping with our experience in OT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineN Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Jennifer, you are dangerous. :001_smile: I've added it to my wishlist. I don't want to push my husband over the edge with new books. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer-72 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Marie - that is great your little guy is making sure to get your attention like that! How sweet. Good job to both of you. I also feel the same as you about just getting one gem out of a book and not shying away from books that don't seem to fit our circumstances. Most suggestions for helping children with spcecial needs are excellent recommendations for all children. I still remember making a visual schedule up for ds when he was in preschool. His teachers loved it, and used it for the afternoon class as well. I will not discuss the state of my wishlist which I spent time prioritizing this afternoon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarolineN Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Thank you for starting it! :001_smile: Children and Autism, Stories of Triumph and Hope sounds interesting. I'll have to add it to my wishlist. I'm reading Raising a Sensory Smart Child and it has a lot of information in it. My 5 year old has been to OT twice which has been helpful. I knew he was a sensory seeker, but OT has helped show me how much input he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineN Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 From another thread, but an interesting looking recommendation: I'm currently reading a really good book with at-home activity suggestions for parents to supplement a formal OT program. It's called Everyday Activities to Help Your Young Chid with Autism Life Life to the Full by Debra Jacobs and Dion Betts. Aside from helping kids with ASD, I think it would be also helpful to kids with SPD and/or motor delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer-72 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 From Super Duper we have used many of the inferencing fun decks: what are they thinking, what's being said, what are they asking. We have also had good luck with question challenge - works on lots of social skills areas, social skills chipper chat, and hear builder auditory memory. From linguisystems we have used the no glamour problem solving cards, spotlight on listening comprehension, help for auditory processing, and social language training. I thought of a couple other books that I have found helpful over the years: Does my child have autism? by Wendy Stone - this was a extremely helpful read when we first start down the dx path. It is meant for those with younger age children. The Learning Tree by Stanley Greenspan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer-72 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I much perfer Super Duper to Linguisystems. The products are far more engaging for younger kids. For us, I end up buying from linguisystems to augment what our SLP is doing. Since she mainly uses Super Duper and Great Ideas for Teaching products, I would rather use something different then her materials. That way I know ds has really grasped the ideas and not just memorized the materials. Good deal on The Learning Tree! Hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineN Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks for the heads up on The Learning Tree. It's currently $2.71 on the kindle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carolyn in Ohio Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have ordered lots of great stuff from Different Roads to Learning catalog. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MamaSheep Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 One of my favorite books is Quirky Yes--Hopeless No From the subtitle you'd think it was social skills training, but it's really much more about helping the parent understand the experience from the child's perspective, which I find much more helpful than step-by-step social skills training. When I understand WHY my son behaves a particular way, it's MUCH easier to help him find a more socially appropriate behavior. Or to just get over it as a parent and let him be himself, if that's the more appropriate response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarolineN Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I'll miss your posts Marie. I hope your break is refreshing and that you'll be back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer-72 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Social Rules for Kids the Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to Succeed by Susan Diamond. Excellent book. Will fit in well with the other books I am using for social skills this year. I see that she has DVD for how to teach social skills that I may end up getting as well. Managing Anxiety in People with Autism - just reading through this one right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Managing Anxiety in People with Autism - just reading through this one right now. Do let me know your thoughts after you finish this. Our pediatric neurologist said last week after evaluating DS that she thinks he has anxiety issues. She diagnosed him with ADHD rather than being on the spectrum, but presumably many of the suggestions for managing anxiety would still be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer-72 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Do let me know your thoughts after you finish this. Our pediatric neurologist said last week after evaluating DS that she thinks he has anxiety issues. She diagnosed him with ADHD rather than being on the spectrum, but presumably many of the suggestions for managing anxiety would still be helpful. I found the book useful to me as it confirmed what I see in my ds is in fact anxiety. It is obviously autism based and she is pretty hard core in her approach though. You may find Freeing Your Child from Anxiety more helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest nemmer Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'm new-ish here, so sorry if you don't recognize me. I lurk a lot. :) I recently read a description of CAPD and realized that it totally fits my 10yo DS. He's had anxiety and sensory issues, and I've always figured would land somewhere on the spectrum, but as we have no insurance that will cover therapies, I've never gotten a formal diagnosis. I homeschool, and give what therapy I can at home. Anyway, I did a search for resources for CAPD, specifically in relation to auditory memory, and this thread came up. :) I just wanted to add to the list the book Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder by Lucy Jane Miller. I've also read the Out of Sync Child and Raising a Sensory Smart Child but I really liked Sensational Kids better -- maybe that's just me. :) Anyway, I really appreciate you all taking the time to list these resources -- I've now got several new books on hold at the library! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenasMommy07 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 all of the posts in this thread have been incredibly helpful to me. Thank you so much for starting it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ElizaG Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 For those who are fluent in French, something else to look at might be Vaincre l'autisme by Barbara Donville.I came across it when I was investigating theories of communication and child development. My French isn't quite good enough to get a solid grasp of the ideas behind it (her style is a bit colloquial, and the topic is complex), but the method is quite popular in France. She developed it herself, while working with her own son. It seems to be well suited to a DIY approach, especially with high-functioning children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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