The Asperkid S Game Plan

Author : Jennifer Cook
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780857007797

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The Asperkid's Game Plan by Jennifer Cook Pdf

The Asperkid's Game Plan looks from the inside at the learning style of children with Asperger syndrome and explains how to introduce structured play that engages Asperkids and explicitly addresses ASD weaknesses while reinforcing ASD strengths. Showing how just about anything can be turned into an opportunity for learning and growth, the book is full of go-to ideas for making simple play equipment in the home or classroom and using it to develop core skills that Asperkids struggle with, from fine motor and social skills, to planning and organization. Whether it's origami math, fried marbles, or a bug's eye view scavenger hunt, every game, project, and idea in the book is explained with clear directions and learning objectives and illustrated with color photographs. Jennifer O'Toole's enthusiastic approach and fun lessons, based on Montessori principles, will inspire and motivate parents, educators, and therapists to make purposeful play a part of every Asperkid's day.

Author : Essy Knopf
Publisher : Essy Knopf
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9798990008403

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Neurodivergent Game Plan by Essy Knopf Pdf

From the playgrounds of our youth to the professional realms of our adult lives, autistics and ADHDers must navigate a world ill-suited to our unique needs—often without support. Written by a neurodivergent therapist, Neurodivergent Game Plan: Cheat Codes for Empowered Living offers a compassionate exploration of the neurodivergent experience from the inside out. Drawing on lived experience, rigorous research, and clinical insights, the book delves into the impact of structural ableism on neurodivergent experiences of attachment and trauma. It provides evidence-based approaches for addressing executive dysfunction and improving mental flexibility, while offering practical advice on managing neurodivergent needs and finding support. Within its pages, you will learn how to: • Identify often-overlooked autistic and ADHD traits. • Understand common co-occurring challenges. • Recognize symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. • Develop robust strategies for managing stress. • Construct a tailored plan for sensory, executive, and social self-care. • Refine organizational skills for peak efficiency. • Maximize the benefits of therapy. • Discover and leverage latent strengths. • Engage with the community. • Create a roadmap for career satisfaction. • Thrive in the face of ableism. Whether you’re new to your neurodivergent identity or further along in your journey, Neurodivergent Game Plan is an opportunity to deepen your self-knowledge and explore new ways to flourish.

Author : Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781849059022

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Asperkids by Jennifer Cook O'Toole Pdf

Offers ways to engage with children with Asperger syndrome like concentrating on their need for concrete forms of communication.

Author : Jennifer Cook
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780857006851

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The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules by Jennifer Cook Pdf

Being a teen or tween isn't easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer O'Toole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty and wise insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, blending in versus standing out from the crowd, and common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes they'd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy, understand, and most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them.

Author : Jennifer Cook
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781787758384

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The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules, 10th Anniversary Edition by Jennifer Cook Pdf

Being a teen or tween is tough for anyone. And if you're on the Autism Spectrum, life can feel like a game you're playing without knowing the rules. Jennifer Cook knows - she's been there! Her internationally bestselling handbook is the key to unlocking those unwritten, often confusing, not-so-obvious social guidelines and bolstering confidence, all at once. Finally, teens can play the game of life with instructions. The 10th Anniversary Edition of The (Secret) Book of Social Rules reveals the essential secrets behind the baffling social codes surrounding making and keeping friends, dating, and catastrophic conversation pitfalls, with all-new content on social media and talking about neurodiversity. It's no wonder Jennifer's is the navigation tool tens of thousands of fans have come to love! Full of brand-new funny illustrations, take-it-from-me explanations, and comic strip examples, this Book of the Year award winner is real, positive, and speaks from the heart (without ever sounding like your mother's guide to manners). It's confidence, humor, and smarts. For the Human Spectrum.

Author : Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781849059152

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The Asperkid's Secret Book of Social Rules by Jennifer Cook O'Toole Pdf

The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, and common conversation pitfalls. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules helping Asperkids to navigate the mysterious world around them.

Author : Cara Koscinski
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781784502584

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The Parent's Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism and Other Special Needs by Cara Koscinski Pdf

With the help of this handy guide, you can bring tried and tested occupational therapy activities into your home and encourage your child to succeed with everyday tasks while having fun in the process. This expanded edition of the award-winning book includes new advice on toilet training, coping with changes in routine, repetitive behaviors, self-regulation and much more. The simple explanations and easy exercises will soon make daily activities enjoyable and productive.

Author : Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780857007278

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The Asperkid's Launch Pad by Jennifer Cook O'Toole Pdf

For Asperkids, home is both their protected lair and their launch pad into success in a neurotypical world. Jennifer O'Toole provides parents with all the help they need in planning their home environment to encourage their Asperkid superheroes to soar. The Asperkid's Launch Pad is a visually-led guide to preparing a home environment that supports the development of children with Asperger syndrome. From a bedroom light switch that the child can easily reach, to a tucked-away safe place that he or she can retreat to when feeling overwhelmed or anxious, small changes in the home can boost the child's self-confidence, independence, comfort and life skills. Award-winning author Jennifer O'Toole gives readers a walk-through tour of the home, showing, room by room, how physical surroundings affect Asperkids and highlighting the learning opportunities in every space and object. Beautifully presented with color photographs throughout, this functional and fun book will win a place in the homes and hearts of all parents of children with Asperger syndrome.

Author : Blythe Grossberg
Publisher : American Psychological Association
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781433835407

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Asperger's Rules! by Blythe Grossberg Pdf

A large part of school isn’t just taking tests, reading, and writing—it’s knowing the rules for behavior in the classroom and learning how to communicate with teachers and classmates. This book makes school easier for kids with Asperger’s by explaining the confusing—and often unwritten—rules of the classroom. Asperger’s Rules is filled with examples, quizzes, and exercises to help you: Understand your feelings and emotions; Ask teachers for help; Have good classroom behavior; Navigate lunch, recess, gym, and other situations in school; Interact with other kids; Deal with bullies and mean kids; and Maintain healthy habits Asperger’s Rules helps you learn the rules, so you will be better able to show your true talents at school. Blythe Grossberg, PsyD, is a learning specialist in New York City who works to help children and adults to become more effective at school and at work.

Author : Raelene Dundon
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784508388

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Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft® by Raelene Dundon Pdf

This comprehensive and accessible guide contains everything that needs to be known in order to set up and run a Minecraft® Social Group for children with autism spectrum disorders. Minecraft®, often described as 'digital Lego', provides an ideal forum to help children with autism and related conditions to develop social and communication skills. This book offers guidance on how to use the game to support the learning of social and emotional concepts such as having a conversation, showing interest in others and understanding another person's point of view. With over 150 pages of photocopiable and downloadable session plans, visuals and handouts, this manual is essential reading for professionals working with autism who are interested in introducing Minecraft® to support social skill development in their students.

Author : Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Pub
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1849059586

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The Asperkid's Not-Your-Average-Coloring-Book by Jennifer Cook O'Toole Pdf

Gathering the artistic talents of children with Asperger syndrome and artists from around the world, as well as her own artwork, Jennifer O'Toole has created a one-of-a-kind coloring book. Full of Aspie special interests - mythology, science, math, and more - this cool coloring book is educational, fun, and above all a celebration of difference!

Author : Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781510732858

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Autism in Heels by Jennifer Cook O'Toole Pdf

The face of autism is changing. And more often than we realize, that face is wearing lipstick. Autism in Heels, an intimate memoir, reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, Jennifer exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but--more importantly--as a thoroughly modern woman. Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter. A game changer. And a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos). Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism "looks a bit different in pink," most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message to the mainstream. From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.

Author : Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784500566

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Sisterhood of the Spectrum by Jennifer Cook O'Toole Pdf

Spectrum gals, ever wished you had a handbook to help navigate the confusing world of teenage girlhood? Look no further! Aspie-in-the-know, Jennifer Cook O'Toole provides just that with her inspirational guide to life for teenage girls with Asperger syndrome. Drawing on her own, real-life experiences rather than preaching from textbooks, she covers everything you need (and want!) to know, from body shapes and love interests to bullying, friendships and how to discover and celebrate your unique, beautiful self. With illustrations by an Aspie teen and inspirational quotes from well-known, female Aspie voices, including Temple Grandin, Rudy Simone, Robyn Steward, and Haley Moss, Sisterhood of the Spectrum is your perfect companion on the "yellow brick road" to womanhood. It will leave you empowered, informed and excited to be different.

Author : Bryan Schwartz,Diane Schwartz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 194315743X

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Family Goals Playbook by Bryan Schwartz,Diane Schwartz Pdf

Author : David Finch
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781439189757

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The Journal of Best Practices by David Finch Pdf

*A New York Times Bestseller* A warm and hilarious memoir by a man diagnosed with Asperger syndrome who sets out to save his relationship. Five years after David Finch married Kristen, the love of his life, they learned that he has Asperger syndrome. The diagnosis explained David’s ever-growing list of quirks and compulsions, but it didn’t make him any easier to live with. Determined to change, David set out to understand Asperger syndrome and learn to be a better husband with an endearing zeal. His methods for improving his marriage involve excessive note-taking, performance reviews, and most of all, the Journal of Best Practices: a collection of hundreds of maxims and hard-won epiphanies, including “Don’t change the radio station when she’s singing along” and “Apologies do not count when you shout them.” David transforms himself from the world’s most trying husband to the husband who tries the hardest. He becomes the husband he’d always meant to be. Filled with humor and wisdom, The Journal of Best Practices is a candid story of ruthless self-improvement, a unique window into living with an autism spectrum condition, and proof that a true heart is the key to happy marriage.